Joyous actor Jacqueline McKenzie first appeared on our screens in the early 90’s forging an incredible career on stage, film and television. Jacqueline brings a level of passion and energy to everything she does, including this conversation with Jess.

Hear Jess put her questions aside, as Jacqueline shares her experiences as an actor, giving us the most intimate sneek peek behind the Hollywood curtain with stories about the ‘megawattage’ stars she’s collaborated with.

Jacqueline explains the significance of audience connection and the role of technique and training, and why understanding the business side of acting are crucial for a successful career which she has observed and learned from Nicole Kidman, Cate Blanchett, Russell Crowe, Eric Bana, Deborra-Lee Furness which you'll hear in this conversation.

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CONTENT WARNING: This episode is created for adult audiences only, and contains references to sex and suicide. If it raises any emotional distress for you, please reach out to someone, or call Lifeline for 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention services on 13 11 14

CREDITS:
Host: Jessica Rowe
Guest: Jacqueline McKenzie
Executive Producer: Nic McClure
Audio Producer: Nat Marshall
Digital Content Producer: Amy Code

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