Andrea McEwan

Andrea McEwan
Background information
Born Australia
Origin Melbourne
Genres jazz, folk-pop
Occupation(s) actress, singer, musician and songwriter
Instruments Guitar
Vocals
Years active 2008–present
Labels Dramatico
Associated acts Katie Melua
Website www.andreamcewan.com

Andrea McEwan (born 9 October 1978) is an Australian actress, singer, musician and songwriter.

Life

After attending MacRobertson Girls' High School in Melbourne, McEwan started acting, appearing in several television series including Ocean Girl and Funky Squad. In 1991 she was nominated for a Gladys Moncrieff Award for "Outstanding New Talent" by the Music Theatre Guild of Victoria after her performance in Annie. McEwan has also appeared several times in the soap opera Neighbours. Her first role as Sonia came in 1989, then in 1991 she played Sarah Livingston, this was followed by Nicole Cahill in 1995. She played Penny Watts in 2002.[1]

In 2000, McEwan studied at NIDA where she completed a Bachelor's degree in dramatic arts.[2] McEwan moved to the United Kingdom in the 2000s and in 2005 she appeared in Coronation Street where she played Lisa Ditchfield.[1]

After moving to the UK, McEwan started singing and song writing professionally and in 2006 was signed to Mike Batt's Dramatico record label. In 2007, McEwan collaborated with Katie Melua, writing lyrics for What I Miss About You[3] and Dirty Dice[4] which appeared on Melua's third album, "Pictures".[2] Andrea toured the UK in late 2008 supporting Katie Melua. The eleven UK arena shows began on 29 October at Nottingham Arena and concluded on 11 November at the Brighton Centre.

In 2008 she released a three track E.P., "Candle in a Chatroom" featuring the songs "Candle in a Chatroom", "Black Socks in the Wash" and "Fast Train". She released the second single (called "Alibi") at the beginning of April.

Her debut album[5] "Rental Property"[6] released at end of May 2009[7] by Dramatico Entertainment Ltd.

Now she is living in Berlin and haves her own blog called "Berlin Love Story"[8] talking about her new life at this European capital.

Filmography

References

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 Kilkelly, Daniel (12 March 2005). "Sally to face new love rival on Corrie". Digital Spy. Hachette Filipacchi UK. Retrieved 21 July 2011.
  2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 Dramatico biography
  3. ↑ "What I Miss About You" – lyric and credits
  4. ↑ "Dirty Dice" – lyric and credits
  5. ↑ Maclean, Liezl. "Andrea McEwan is a brazen romantic". Australian Times. Retrieved 15 October 2008.
  6. ↑ Andrea McEwan's Official website – at Andrea's Blog 30/1/09
  7. ↑ Andrea McEwan's MySpace
  8. ↑ http://www.berlinlovestory.com

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