Jackie Woodburne

In recognition of her outstanding acting career in a number of Australian television programs, including Prisoner and Young Doctors and, in particular, for her long-standing role as Susan Kennedy in Australia's most famous television series, Neighbours.

Growing up in Frankston Jackie attended Forest Hill Primary School, Monterey High School in Frankston North and Karingal High School. She graduated from The National Theatre Drama School in 1980.

In 1994, Jackie embarked on her longest television role to date, as Susan Kennedy in Neighbours. In this role Jackie has captured the hearts of millions of viewers worldwide and received numerous award nominations, including the Rose D'or Award for best female performance in a soap opera in 2005.

On 22 March 2007, Jackie officially became Neighbours' longest-serving female cast member. On 9 July 2007, she celebrated 3000 episodes since her first appearance.

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