Delta Goodrem
Singer-songwriter and actress with albums
Born
November 9th, 1984
40 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
Australia
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Achieved fame as a singer-songwriter and actress. Released the debut album, 'Delta', which reached number one on the ARIA Albums Chart. Gained additional recognition for roles in television, particularly the character Nina Tucker in the series 'Neighbours'. Continued to release successful albums, including 'Mistaken Identity' and 'Wings of the Wild'. Recognized for contributions to music and entertainment in Australia.
Released the album 'Delta'
Played Nina Tucker in 'Neighbours'
Released several chart-topping singles
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