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Kylie Minogue

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Kylie Minogue Fast Facts:

Landed her first professional acting gig at age 11 on the Australian TV series Skyways.
Left school at 17 to pursue a full-time acting career.
Starred in the popular Aussie soap opera Neighbours. Fellow countryman Russell Crowe also appeared, and reportedly only accepted a part because he was attracted to Minogue.
First sang in 1983 on the series Young Talent Time, on which her sister Dannii was a regular.
Performed a rendition of Little Eva's 1962 hit "The Loco-Motion" at a charity event featuring Neighbours cast members. Executives at a local label immediately recorded and released a single, which stayed at the top of the Australian pop charts for seven weeks. Signed with PWL Records shortly after.
Made feature-film debut in 1989's The Delinquents.
Released the self-themed art book Kylie.
Performed a rendition of ABBA's 1977 disco hit "Dancing Queen" at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Appeared briefly as the Green Fairy in the 2001 musical drama Moulin Rouge.
Diagnosed with breast cancer in 2005.
Was made an Officer of the British Empire in the Queen's New Year's Honours in 2008 for her contributions to music.