By Luxury Editor Marcella Martinelli
Her song "Sleep" was nominated for an Irish Meteor Award for best song. She was signed at 18 and moved to America to record her album "No Prisoners" with world renowned producer Preston Glass, who worked with Whitney Houston, Natalie Cole, and Aretha Franklin to name a few. She also appeared on Preston Glass's album "Music is Medicine" and performing with him on many occasions including being called upon to sing his hit song "Miss you Like Crazy" at his album launch party. She also appeared in a Donny Hathaway tribute show alongside many artists including Grammy winners Kenny Latimore and Ali Woodson from "The Temptations". She trained under vocal coach "Seth Riggs” who has worked with everyone from Michael Jackson to Barbara Streisand. Kellie has performed at many notable LA venues from BB Kings to the House of Blues to name a few.
Kellie then went on to write and host for former American Vice President Al Gore's Current TV, in Los Angeles. Going on to mix music and TV, she starred in Ireland’s "The Voice” with Sharon Corr as her mentor. She starred in the horror movie "The Inside" and Neil Jordan’s "The Borgias". She played Saoirse Kelly in the Irish rom-com "The O'Brien's as well as writing music for the film. Two songs from the movie "Home" and "Capture" feature on an album she penned called "Bluebird”. Her latest acting roles to date have been for the BBC, playing diverse parts in “Doctors” and “Ill Behaviour”. She also stars in the Universal Movie “Deathrace 4” starring “Danny Trejo” and “Danny Glover”. Her most recent piece of work is the Irish film ”This Day”. She plays the lead female role of Lena, the movie deals heavily with the subject matter of mental illness, and it has been one of her favourite roles to date. "Lena is somewhat of an enigma and leaves the audience questioning her true motivations. “This Day” will premiere later in the year.
She resides in Ibiza and when she is not acting she is writing and working on her own projects. Her next acting role takes her to Michigan later in the year, she will play the lead character of a country and western singer.
“A dream role is always being able to mix my music background with my acting"
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