For "Strictly Ballroom" she got only 6 weeks intensive training (Latin
+ Ballroom)
She visited "National Institute of Dramatic Art" in Sydney (also Baz
Lurmann's school), graduated 1987; was part of Luhrmann's "repertory"
for a long time.
Born on exactly the same date as "Buffy the Vampire Slayer" creator Joss Whedon.