Looking for Jo

peppermint peppy · Post by **peppermint peppy** » 16 Oct 2009, 23:02

In -Five fall into adventure- there is a girl called Jo. Who's acting Jo and where is this woman today. Has she become popular in Britain after FF78/79 series or has she acted in further movies? Anybody an idea?

Thanks

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 16 Oct 2009, 23:45

According to the link below her name is Julie Davis. The link does not give any further acting roles for her so we can perhaps assume that she didn't do any more work in this field. Its quite a common name too so it would be difficult to find the right person on an internet search. She did a good job as Jo though.

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Petermax · Post by **Petermax** » 17 Oct 2009, 00:56

Most child actors have their fifteen minutes of fame and then that's it, back to their normal lives and obscurity. Gary Russell makes mention of Julie Davies as a great girl with whom to spend the last two weeks of filming in his article about the Famous Five TV series first published in the EBS Journal many years ago.

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 17 Oct 2009, 12:21

Petermax wrote:Most child actors have their fifteen minutes of fame and then that's it, back to their normal lives and obscurity.

Another factor is that many child actors do not choose to enter acting themselves - it is their parents who push them into it. Any child in that position will probably get out of it as soon as they are able to.

auscatherine · Post by **auscatherine** » 23 Oct 2009, 02:28

Another factor is that many child actors do not choose to enter acting themselves - it is their parents who push them into it.

I can't think why! My 10yo thinks she is going to have a career as an actor when she grows up (after one starring role in her school play

). I will be actively trying to deter her though if she keeps this up. All the actors (and dancers, singers etc) we know seem to be forever broke and having to supplement their acting income by doing jobs like nannying or waiting tables. I suggested becoming a teacher or barrister as at least that way she will have a captive audience to perform in front of and have a regular income.

Madpants · Post by **Madpants** » 20 Nov 2009, 15:55

Jo (Julie) has just joined the forum and said hello in introduce yourself

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 20 Nov 2009, 19:32

Great news.

Are you still acting, Julie? And how about sharing your fond memories with us all.

Julie Davis · Post by **Julie Davis** » 20 Nov 2009, 19:36

Jo has been found and i have become a member.. and have much to share i am thrilled that there is this page as this made me smile i loved jo and and have very fond memories.. and will update my life journey as soon as i can... would it be best on this page!! i am thrilled and have much to update thankyou and have a fab evening julie (jo)

peppermint peppy · Post by **peppermint peppy** » 21 Nov 2009, 05:21

Are you a bit batty?

Dick Kirrin · Post by **Dick Kirrin** » 21 Nov 2009, 12:40

I suggested becoming a teacher or barrister as at least that way she will have a captive audience to perform in front of and have a regular income.

Being a teacher, I permit myself some doubt as to the attentiveness of my audience...

Maybe I'm not good enough to have their attention all the time, who knows? But I can assure you that you'll have a regular income, you won't get rich, however but it pays the rent.
Depending on your personal teaching style you need actor's qualities time and again, but you have to remain a genuine personality, too. I'm not so sure that this can be said of all actors but as we have two experts here with Julie and Gary, I'd like to leave the answer to them.

Cheers

Dick Kirrin

Julie Davis · Post by **Julie Davis** » 21 Nov 2009, 21:33

hi and thankyou for your messages and yes i have been a teacher on alternative curriculum projects and created programmes for young people very much like jo.. and yes it was too pay the rent and i loved it but not the paperwork.. I enjoy raising young peoples aspirations and seeing them have fun whilst learning.. and for me yes its an audience i didnt think of it that way but your right...

thankyou julie (Jo)

Julie Davis · Post by **Julie Davis** » 22 Nov 2009, 17:14

Hi forgot to reply to peppermint peppy

yes i am abit battttttty.. and thankyou for starting up this topic as i have a place to reply etc..

have fun julie (jo)

Lucky Star · Post by **Lucky Star** » 22 Nov 2009, 19:23

Very nice to hear from you Julie. You did a wonderful job as Jo in the TV series. One of the many highlights of my favourite childhood programme.

Moonraker · Post by **Moonraker** » 23 Nov 2009, 15:33

Welcome, Julie. Doing anything on the 15th May, next year?

Julie2owlsdene · Post by **Julie2owlsdene** » 23 Nov 2009, 15:42

Moonraker wrote:Welcome, Julie. Doing anything on the 15th May, next year?

Simply 'wizard' idea!! Better still if Gary and Marcus come come

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