Who became famous from Young Talent Time?

The team line-up changed over time, with 40 talented performers joining pop singer-songwriter and host Johnny Young over the show’s 18-year run. The show kick-started many successful careers including Tina Arena, Dannii Minogue, Debra Byrne, Jamie Redfern, Jane Scali, Sally Boyden, Karen Knowles and Philip Gould.

Which Young Talent Time star died?

Juanita Coco
Juanita Suzanne Coco (10 December 1975 – 2 May 1993) was an Australian child singer and variety performer who was a regular on the talent and variety television show, Young Talent Time. She appeared from 1987 to 1988, from the age of 11 to 13.

Where is Jamie Redfern now?

Jamie is now the director of The Australian Showbusiness Academy and Jamie Redfern’s “Starmaker Centres” and hosts and produces his own version of Young Talent Time “Jamie Redfern’s Rascals” for Foxtels Aurora Channel 183 in Australia.

How old is Jane Scali?

62 years (August 8, 1959)Jane Scali / Age

How old is Jamie Redfern now?

65 years (April 9, 1957)Jamie Redfern / Age

What is Joey Perrone doing now?

After several European tours Joe has now returned to Australia with his talent, life changing experiences, stories, youthful effervescence and enthusiasm ready to give back a little of what he has been so privileged to receive.

What happened to Juanita Coco from YTT?

After the show ended, Juanita struggled to capitalise on her Young Talent Time fame. Tragically, Juanita was killed in a car accident in Melbourne in 1993 at the age of 17 after attending her boyfriend’s birthday party.

Which YTT members have died?

Ryles is now the second member of the YTT Team to have passed away, following a 1993 car accident in which 17 year old Juanita Coco was killed. Musical director Ross Burton also died tragically in an horrific accident at Lake Eildon in the 1990s.

How old is Sally Boyden now?

57 years (May 21, 1965)Sally Boyden / Age

What is Karen Knowles doing now?

Karen performs regularly in her own solo concerts at Arts Centres and venues around Australia.

What does Jane Scali do now?

Jane Scali: Now Jane Scali is still a prominent member of the showbiz circuit. Not only does she dominate the Australian Cabaret circuit, but she has also starred in many musicals, including Annie and Grease, in which she played Sandy. Scali, 61, now lives in Sydney with her husband.

What is Debbie Burns doing now?

As of 2019, she lives in Melbourne with her daughter Lucille and two of her grandsons whom she has custody of.

Who was on the original Young Talent Time?

Young Talent Time. The original program launched the careers of a number of Australian performers including Jamie Redfern, Debra Byrne (billed then as Debbie), Tina Arena and Dannii Minogue and spawned numerous hit singles, fifteen Young Talent Time albums, a film, swap cards, boardgames, toys, and numerous Logie Awards .

How long did Young Talent Time last?

Young Talent Time was produced in Australia by Television House and Johnny Young, for the 18 years. It was a show only intended for a 13 week run, but ended up being a success. Young Talent Time was produced in Australia by Television House and Johnny Young, for the 18 years.

Is there a colour version of Young Talent Time?

In the Christmas break between the first and second seasons of Young Talent Time, Johnny Young and the Young Talent Team shot a 22-minute colour film. (At the time, Young Talent Time still screened in black and white on Australian television.)

What happened to channel 10’s Young Talent Time?

The general manager of Channel 10 Melbourne, Renny Cunnack, announced on 25 January 1989 that Young Talent Time would “not be resuming production in 1989”. Cunnack himself was dismissed as General Manager three months later.