Biography: Natalie+Bassingthwaighte
* Born: September 01, 1975, Wollongong, New South Wales, Aust Period: 2000s
Biography:
Although initially known as an Australian actress and television personality, Natalie Bassingthwaighte launched a music career after gaining national recognition as Izzy Hoyland, a character on the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbors. Bassingthwaighte ditched the acting gig to join the dance outfit Rogue Traders in 2004, serving as lead vocalist during the group`s most successful period. After appearing on two platinum-selling albums, she left Rogue Traders in 2008 to focus on her solo career. Bassingthwaighte embraced a more pop-oriented style on her solo debut, 1000 Stars, which debuted atop the Australian charts upon its release in February 2009.
