Dr Heli Baker, , (born 21 February 1987) is an Australian actress, singer, dancer, equestrian, comedian, and doctor. She is best known for her role as Veronica DiAngelo #1 on The Saddle Club. In 2005, Simpson was selected for the Australian team for the International Biology Olympiad in Beijing, winning a bronze medal.Battle of the Brains, Catalyst, 2006
Biography Simpson was born in Melbourne, and was raised by her English father and Estonian mother with two brothers. Her first acting role was as Veronica DiAngelo #1 in the popular 2001 TV series The Saddle Club Don't Ask Me, was released as Simpson's debut single in 2004, which peaked at #16 on the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA) singles chart. It was followed by her only album, Princess Veronica and her EP Princess Veronica Tour EP. Simpson and her former co-star Kia Luby are featured on the original soundtracks for The Saddle Club.
Simpson graduated from Lauriston Girls' School in 2005. At the beginning of 2005, she attended the National Science Olympiad in Canberra, where she represented Australia is the Biology Olympiad. During her Victorian Certificate of Education (VCE) studies, she achieved the maximum percentile ranking of 99.95. She attended the University of Melbourne to study Medicine. She lived on campus for her freshman year. She received a MBBS degree in 2011.The Saddle Club Are All Grown Up Heli is a Intensive case manager at Sacred Heart Mission In Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. In 2022 she changed careers to become an Early Childhood Educator. Heli Simpson is currently a member of the comedy team Boss Octopus. When she was in her 20s Heli worked as a house sitter with Midahome Australia. As of 2019, Heli has pursued a career in medicine.
Credits
Television Year Title Role Notes2000Animated Tales of the WorldRose (voice)"Bad Baby Army: A Story from Australia"2001Halifax f.p.Sophie Keenan"Playing God"2001–03Veronica DiAngelo #1Main role2002BootlegMyrtle JacksonTV miniseries2002–03Blue HeelersSam BaxterRecurring role2003StingersLibby Sanderson"Heartbeat"2004Fergus McPhailSophie BartolemeoMain role
Stage Year Title Role Notes2010Boston MarriageCatherineMalvern Theatre
Discography
Albums + List of albums, with selected details and chart positions Title Details Peak chart positions AUS Princess Veronica Released: 2004 Label: Shock Format: CD 75
Extended plays Princess Veronica Tour EP (2004)
Singles + List of singles, with selected chart positions Title Year Peak chart positions Album AUS "Don't Ask Me" 2004 16 Princess Veronica
References
External links
Boss Octopus