Julie Ann Serrano

About

Australian actress, television host and comedian. She is known for writing and starring in parodies as the character Leokadia Hope. Her parodies have included "How to Make a Hit Song" and Taylor Swift's "Blank Space." She has appeared in television series including Dhar Mann, House M.D. and Private Practice.

Before Fame

She started working in the entertainment industry at the age of ten. As a child, she attended singing, dancing and acting classes. 

Trivia

She entered dance competitions around Australia. At 18, she was accepted into the Dance Performance Diploma course at the Dance Factory in Melbourne. At 21, she won a full talent scholarship to the New York Film Academy in Los Angeles. She has performed stand-up at clubs including Gotham Comedy Club in New York and Comedy Store in Los Angeles.

Family Life

She has Polish heritage. She speaks Polish, English and Spanish.

Associated With

She appeared in the Australian television series Bogan Pride, which starred Rebel Wilson. She had vocal lessons at Paradise Church, where singer Guy Sebastian began his musical career.