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Jodi Gordon Profile |
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Birth Date: February 1, 1985
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Birth Place: Mackay, Queensland, Australia
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Birth Name: Jodi Gordon
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Height: 5'7"
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Biography |
Jodi Gordon is
an Australian actress and model.
Her father is from New Zealand. She was raised in Mackay,
Queensland, Australia before moving to Sydney.
After winning a modelling competition at age 13, she took
many modeling jobs around the world including a stint with
Pierre Cardin and covers of Anna magazine. She has worked
for Storm, Look Now and Viviens modelling agencies in
London, Milan and Australia, respectively. Jodi is the
current face of Diva, a popular Australian accessories chain
store. Jodi was on the cover of Dolly Magazine three times.
Gordon returned to Sydney in 2004 and auditioned for the
Australian soap opera Home and Away. She won the role of
Martha MacKenzie, granddaughter of longtime character Alf
Stewart. It was her first acting experience ever.
On May 7, 2006 she received a Logie award for Most Popular
New Female Talent (with her on-screen partner Paul O'Brien
winning Most Popular New Male Talent).
On 27 November 2006, New Idea confirmed that Gordon's
boyfriend, Chris Burkhardt had been diagnosed in May 2006
with an aggressive form of leukemia. On March 4, 2007,
Burkhardt died after a short battle with acute myeloid
leukemia. He was 23.
She is currently dating Ryan Stokes, son of Channel Seven
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Other
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Began her career at age 13 after winning a modeling
competition.
March 2007: Her boyfriend of two years, Chris Burkhardt,
died from acute myeloid leukemia - he was diagnosed in May
2006.
Previously contracted with the modelling company, Storm
Models.
Modelled for various magazine's including Dolly and
Girlfriend before Home and Away.
Played representative netball from ages 12 to 16.
Lived in Milan and London whilst modeling.
Hobbies include the beach, shopping, sport and hanging out
with her poodle.
Shortly after starting work on Home and Away, she appeared
in a Energex advertisement promoting energy saving.
She is a spokesmodel for Safe Sex Australia.
On May 7, 2006 she received a Logie award for Most Popular
New Female Talent. |
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since January 17, 2008