Helen Zerefos [SEP] voice type
Helen Zerefos
Helen Zerefos OAM, is an Australian coloratura soprano. Her career has spanned more than 50 years on stage, television, in nightclubs, concerts and recordings.
Zerefos was born in Australia of Greek parents, Paul and Katina. Her career was launched in 1961, at a time when musical variety shows were popular on television. She was the first person of Greek heritage to be a regular artist on Australian television.
She was a regular member of the Revue 20 headed by Claire Poole. This was
research into this illness. Zerefos' husband, Raymond, died in 2002 after a lengthy, debilitating illness.
Her extravagant costumes earned her the nickname Helen Fairy Floss. She also made a number of LP recordings.
Awards.
Zerefos won the 2006 Mo Award for Classical/Opera Performer.