Acting
Rachel Blakely
Rachel Leigh Blakely, born on July 28, 1968, in Borneo, is a talented actress with a diverse background. Her father, Harold Blakely, hails from the United States, while her mother is Australian. Due to her father's career in the oil industry, Rachel and her family, including her younger sister Ruth, relocated frequently, ultimately settling on a farm in Australia when she was twelve.
Before embarking on her acting career, Blakely held various jobs, including working as a nightclub bouncer, model, and short-order cook. It was at the suggestion of her ex-husband that she auditioned for a part in the popular Australian soap opera "Neighbours," which marked the beginning of her successful acting journey.
Blakely has demonstrated her versatility through notable roles, particularly in the television series "Tales of the South Seas." She has also showcased her talents in numerous films and stage productions.
Aside from her professional life, Rachel enjoys a variety of hobbies such as camping, sewing, painting, and cooking. She is an avid reader, with favorites like Margaret Atwood and Tracy Chevalier, and appreciates films such as "Queen Margot" and "Breaking the Waves."
In her personal life, Rachel married actor Peter Craig in 1990, but the couple later divorced. She found love again with stuntman Sean Rigby on the set of "Tales of the South Seas." They welcomed their son, Cooper Lee, in September 2003, and a second son, Nash, in early 2009. Rachel divides her time between Australia and Los Angeles, holding dual American and Australian citizenship.
