Elena Carapetis
Elena Carapetis (born 26 February 1970) is an Australian actress and writer, best known for her role as Jackie Kassis in Heartbreak High, as well as numerous other television series and theatre roles.
Early life
She graduated from Australia's National Institute of Dramatic Art (NIDA) with a degree in Performing Arts (Acting) in 1996.
Stage career
Elena Carapetis has appeared onstage in numerous productions. Her first public performance was in Tonight We Improvise at Adelaide University's Little Theatre on 10 June 1987. This was followed by appearances in Dogg's Hamlet, Cahoot's Macbeth in 1988.
In 1990, she appeared in The Courtyard of Miracles at the Lion Theatre, Adelaide.
In 1993, Elena performed in As You Like It at the Little Theatre, Adelaide.
In 1997, she appeared in Features of Blown Youth at The Queens Theatre, Adelaide.
In 2002, she performed in Parthenon Air at the Sidetrack Theatre, Marrickville.
In 2004, Elena appeared in a production of Translations and Hot Fudge with the State Theatre Company of South Australia.