Rachel Blakely — Biography
Born on July 28, 1968, Rachel Blakely is an Australian performer. Her acting credits include contributions to films like Love Until and Young Hercules, as well as television spots on series such as Xena: Warrior Princess, State Coroner, and Flipper. She is widely recognized for her portrayals of Gaby Willis in Neighbours, Marguerite Krux in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's The Lost World, and Glenda Fry in the Australian drama Mortified.
Born in Brunei, Borneo, on July 28, 1968, Rachel Leigh Blakely spent her childhood moving between countries due to her American father's involvement in the oil industry. Her mother was Australian, and she has a younger sister named Ruth. The family eventually settled on a farm in Australia when Blakely reached the age of twelve. Before embarking on her acting career, Blakely held various jobs, including nightclub bouncer, model, and short-order cook. It was her former husband who encouraged her to audition for a role on Neighbours. In her leisure time, Blakely enjoys camping, sewing, painting, cooking, and sleeping. She favors the works of Margaret Atwood and Tracy Chevalier and has a fondness for the films Queen Margot and Breaking the Waves. Blakely was married to actor Peter Craig in 1990, but they later divorced. She met her current partner, stuntman Sean Rigby, while working on Tales of the South Seas. They welcomed their first son, Cooper Lee Rigby, in September 2003, followed by their second son, Nash Rigby, in early 2009.
Blakely enjoyed a successful modeling career before catching the attention of the Neighbours casting director, who invited her to audition for the part of Gaby Willis. She joined the cast as Gaby in August 1991. By October 1993, reports indicated Blakely's departure from Neighbours, with her final scenes filmed the following month. She later returned to her role as Gaby for the show's 20th-anniversary special, which aired in July 2005. Blakely then transitioned to film, primarily in made-for-television productions, and made guest appearances on popular television series. She was also a regular cast member in several shows, including Blue Heelers, City Life, and The Lost World. Additionally, she joined the cast of Mortified, taking on the role of Glenda Fry. In 2000, Blakely appeared as herself in four episodes of Search Party and five episodes of Hollywood Squares.
Born in Brunei, Borneo, on July 28, 1968, Rachel Leigh Blakely spent her childhood moving between countries due to her American father's involvement in the oil industry. Her mother was Australian, and she has a younger sister named Ruth. The family eventually settled on a farm in Australia when Blakely reached the age of twelve. Before embarking on her acting career, Blakely held various jobs, including nightclub bouncer, model, and short-order cook. It was her former husband who encouraged her to audition for a role on Neighbours. In her leisure time, Blakely enjoys camping, sewing, painting, cooking, and sleeping. She favors the works of Margaret Atwood and Tracy Chevalier and has a fondness for the films Queen Margot and Breaking the Waves. Blakely was married to actor Peter Craig in 1990, but they later divorced. She met her current partner, stuntman Sean Rigby, while working on Tales of the South Seas. They welcomed their first son, Cooper Lee Rigby, in September 2003, followed by their second son, Nash Rigby, in early 2009.
Blakely enjoyed a successful modeling career before catching the attention of the Neighbours casting director, who invited her to audition for the part of Gaby Willis. She joined the cast as Gaby in August 1991. By October 1993, reports indicated Blakely's departure from Neighbours, with her final scenes filmed the following month. She later returned to her role as Gaby for the show's 20th-anniversary special, which aired in July 2005. Blakely then transitioned to film, primarily in made-for-television productions, and made guest appearances on popular television series. She was also a regular cast member in several shows, including Blue Heelers, City Life, and The Lost World. Additionally, she joined the cast of Mortified, taking on the role of Glenda Fry. In 2000, Blakely appeared as herself in four episodes of Search Party and five episodes of Hollywood Squares.
