Who is Holly Valance?
Holly Valance, originally named Holly Rachel Vukadinović, was born on May 11, 1983, in Melbourne, Australia. She is a former actress, singer, and model with dual Australian-British nationality. Valance became well-known for portraying Felicity “Flick” Scully on the Australian soap opera *Neighbours* from 1999 to 2002. Her music career launched successfully with her debut single “Kiss Kiss,” which topped the charts in both the UK and Australia in 2002. She has also acted in films such as *DOA: Dead or Alive* and *Taken*. Valance is married to British property developer Nick Candy, and they have two children.
Holly Valance’s age and birthday
Valance was born on May 11, 1983, in Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, making her a Taurus.
Holly Valance’s height and weight
Valance stands at 5 feet 8 inches (173 cm) tall and weighs 57 kilograms (126 pounds). Her body measurements are 34-27-36 inches. She has light brown hair and light brown eyes.
Holly Valance’s educational background
Valance received her early education at a strict Catholic school in Melbourne, Australia, where even small dress code violations, like a high hemline, could lead to detention. By the age of 14, she had already started a modeling career, working in supermarket catalogues and ad campaigns.
Holly Valance’s dating life, spouse and children
Valance is married to British billionaire property developer Nick Candy. The couple began dating in 2010 and married on September 29, 2012, in Beverly Hills, California. They have two daughters, Luka Violet Toni Candy, born in November 2013, and Nova Skye Coco Candy, born in September 2017. Holly and Nick have been together for over a decade and currently live in the UK with their children.
Holly Valance’s nationality, parents and siblings
Valance holds dual Australian and British citizenship. Her father, Rajko Vukadinović, is a Serbian from Montenegro and was a former pianist and model. At the same time, her mother, Rachel Stephens, of English and Spanish descent from Southampton, England, also worked as a model. Holly has a sister named Coco and a half-sister, Olympia Valance, who is also an actress known for her role in *Neighbours*.
Holly Valance’s career, movies, songs, fame and retirement
Valance rose to fame through her acting career, particularly for her role as Felicity “Flick” Scully on the Australian soap opera *Neighbours* from 1999 to 2002. She further expanded her acting portfolio with appearances in the TV series *Prison Break* as Nika Volek (2005–2006) and in films such as *DOA: Dead or Alive* (2006), *Pledge This!* (2006), *Taken* (2008), and *Kambakkht Ishq* (2009).
In addition to acting, Valance pursued a successful music career. Her debut album *Footprints* (2002) featured hit singles like “Kiss Kiss,” “Down Boy,” and “Naughty Girl,” while her second album, *State of Mind* (2003), included the title track, which became a UK top ten single. “Kiss Kiss” was particularly successful, topping charts in 17 countries, and her follow-up singles “Down Boy” and “Naughty Girl” also performed well, with “Down Boy” reaching number 2 in the UK.
Despite her early success in both acting and music, Valance decided to step away from her music career after her second album, citing that it was no longer enjoyable. She returned to acting and in 2012 married British property developer Nick Candy.
Holly Valance’s net worth
Valance, also known as Holly Rachel Candy, has a net worth of around $20 million. She is married to billionaire real estate developer Nick Candy, and together their combined net worth is approximately $1.1 billion.
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