Fem Belling

Born

1978-12-06

Birthplace

Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

Biography

Fem Belling (born 6 Dec 1978) is a South African-born, Australian jazz vocalist and violinist with a dual career in stage musicals and jazz singing. Belling was raised in Johannesburg and later moved to Cape Town to establish a career in musical theatre before moving to London as a leading lady in the West End. Lead roles include Hairspray, Fame, Footloose, Cats (original South African cast) and Liza Minnelli in the 2011 production of The Boy from Oz starring Todd McKenney. Belling claims 5 Vita awards, a Green Room Award nomination for Best Leading Actress in the Musical Genesis to Broadway and shares an ARIA nomination from her involvement in The Public Opinion Afro Orchestra.