SOPHIE KATINIS
(Also known as Sophie Roche)
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Sophie is an Australian Singer, Actor and Voice Over Artist!
Sophie has fast established herself as a versatile performer, appearing in television, film and musical theatre in Australia and internationally. With stage performances in front of thousands, leading roles on many television series and commercials, and fronting some of Australias best cover bands, Sophie has one of those faces....and voices, that is recognised wherever she goes. A skilled actor and singer, Sophie graduated from the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts (WAAPA) with a Bachelor of Arts in Music Theatre and Melbourne's Deakin University with a Bachelor of Arts in Dance/Drama.
As a Singer Sophie has performed on many different stages, from productions with an audience of thousands, to small intimate gigs and concerts. One of her greatest achievements was playing the role of ‘Ellen’ in the Australian tour of the musical ‘Miss Saigon’. She’s performed on Channel 7’s ‘Carols in the Domain’ along side some of Australia’s most loved stage and screen personalities. She has toured America with shows in Disneyland and Hawaii, and was the sixth member/swing for the hit children’s band Hi-5, where she covered all five members, while also voicing the puppet Chatterbox. Sophie has been lead vocalist for many cover bands over the years, most recently fronting 'Planet Groove’, Sydney's Premier Party Band, and one of Melbourne’s most sought after corporate and wedding bands, ‘Higher Ground’.
Currently she is singing with her duo
'The Chill Project'. Providing live entertainment for Weddings, Corporate Events and functions.
As an Actor Sophie has played diverse roles in many Television Dramas Series and TV commercials. Landing her first lead role on the Channel 7 drama Headland, which led to a starring role as personal assistant Tina Carmody in the comedy series Stupid Stupid Man. Sophie went on to be the main character in the Southern Star and BBC commissioned soap opera Out of the Blue, where she played the role of teacher Gabby West. She has also had memorable guest appearances on Packed To The Rafters, COPS LAC., Underbelly “Badness” and Home and Away. Sophie has appeared in many Australian and US television commercials, including her most recognised which was for the Australian Insurer ‘AAMI’, where she played the pushy girlfriend ‘Amy’ in the ‘Love you Toddy' campaign. Sophie is also a presenter and has appeared on numerous infomercials for Foxtel.
As a Voice Over Artist Sophie is proudly represented by one of Australia’s most sort after agencies 'RMK Management', and her voice can be heard right across the country. Voicing for Radio, Television, Corporate, Narratives, and Internet advertisements.