The Cairns Post

Three wishes that lead to TV fame

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IF KURANDA mum Melina Clark seems vaguely familiar, it might be her small screen alter ego from the 1990s that’s “ringing a bell”.

Ms Clark starred as a genie in the TV advertisem­ent that helped transform the then-unremarkab­le biscuit into an Australian favourite.

It was a role that propelled the little known actor to stardom when the commercial aired during the 1994-95 summer cricket series.

The series of genie-themed Tim Tam ads also featured Oscar-winning actor Cate Blanchett, but not as a genie.

“It was kind of a cult thing at the time, as the only female genie. A bit of girl power, circa 1995,” Mr Clark told the Cairns Post.

 ??  ?? MAKE IT SNAPPY: Kuranda’s Melina Clark appeared in a TV advertisem­ent for Tim Tams.
MAKE IT SNAPPY: Kuranda’s Melina Clark appeared in a TV advertisem­ent for Tim Tams.
 ??  ?? WHAT A BOTTLER: Melina Clark as she appeared in the ad.
WHAT A BOTTLER: Melina Clark as she appeared in the ad.

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