Virginia Gay - Biography

Actress, All Saints

From the bright lights of the operating theatre to the bright lights of the stage, actress Virginia Gay is set to shrug off her nurse’s whites for a little bit of glamour.

“I love the idea or fantasy if being a singer and It Takes Two looks like heaps of fun although it really terrifies me. I believe you only have one life so you should do the things that terrify you." Virginia says.

Best-known for her role as Nurse Gabrielle Jaeger on Seven’s drama All Saints, Virginia fell into acting after being admitted into the Newton High School of Performing Arts after a demanding to be auditioned.

Upon graduation, Virginia initially studied a Bachelor of Arts (English literature and Performance Studies) at Sydney University, but decided to pursue acting full-time after she found she was spending her time with the student dramatic society.

She successfully auditioned for the prestigious Western Australian Academy of the Performing Arts. She honed her skills outside university by performing in local Perth theatre and theatresports and was awarded the 2005 Coles Myer Vocational Student of the Year (WA) in 2005.

During her studies, she tried out for the character of Ricky. Although didn’t get the part, the directors were so impressed that she was asked to audition for the role of Gabrielle, which was specifically created for her, after graduation.

Virginia is an experienced MC; plays piano and trombone; and is skilled in contortionism, juggling and mime.

In her spare time, she loves yoga, writing comedy and often attends live music and theatrical events.

Virginia Gay is supporting MEDECINS SANS FRONTIERS; an international medical aid organisation, providing free and urgent healthcare to people in need regardless of race, religion, gender or political affiliation. Every year, Médecins Sans Frontières Australia sends medical professionals and people with technical skills to help patients who may otherwise receive no medical care; and also works hard to raise funds and awareness.