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Actor, musician Olivia d'Abo was born in London, England on January 22nd, 1971 to singer/songwriter Michael d'Abo (lead singer for Manfred Man) and actress/model Maggie London. Olivia has worked in film and television since she was 13 and written and recorded her songs for almost as long. "It's been tricky and quite a challenge for me to balance the two. Ironically, I've been given the gifts and talent of both of my parents combined. Though most people know me as an established actress who's career has spanned over 2 decades, I'm also an accomplished singer/songwriter with a "narrative edge" who has a lot to say. I believe my music truly defines who I am and is my most personal form of expression". Currently Olivia is playing the controversial Nicole Wallace (a.k.a Elizabeth Hitchens) on "Law and Order C.I". "A wonderfully written character with some pretty dark twists!" she claims. As well as the character voice of Natalia Romanof in the "Avengers" an animated feature film from Marvel Comics, due for release in the spring of 2005. Olivia has also recently completed work on her new album "Turku". A collection of 10 songs ranging from the historical to the intimate. The songs go from "Undertow" about a woman living in suburbia who won't leave the house, except to pick up her mail, to "Ne'er Do Well" about overcoming the odds of being a "loser" and being able to rejoice in a new life to "Revolution" about wanting a good cause to fight for in an otherwise dormant generation. Olivia has also been performing and doing shows in the Los Angeles area. |