Karina Lawrence
Belinda Wright
HOST & WRITER
CO-PRODUCER
PRODUCTION & DESIGN
CO-PRODUCER
An accomplished triple threat performer and choreographer, Karina has been involved in casting for local commercials with Warner Bros. Village Theme Parks, The Today Show, Sunrise, Hit List TV, Getaway and Global Dance.
Karina has performed with Madonna, Beyoncé, Tom Jones, Kylie Minogue, Human Nature, Margret Urlich, Marina Prior, Casey Barnes, Silvie Paladadino, David Cameron, Jane Scarli and Elle McFeast. Karina has presented for The Industry Dance Awards in Hollywood, CA and her film and television credits include NCIS Los Angeles, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Harry Potter 4, Skippy, Mission Impossible, Out of Crisis, Unfinished Sky, Hey Hey It’s Saturday, The Today Show, Sunrise, The Cartoon Show with Nickelodeon, Toasted TV and Kids Helpline,.
She was a member and Dance Captain of the UK dance company BOP and has choreographed and produced many large productions for The Sydney Opera House, Fox Studios, The Domain, Sydney Olympic Park, Jupiter’s Casino, The Seymour Centre, Royal Pines, The Sheraton Mirage, Movie World’s White Christmas and The Brisbane and Gold Coast Convention and Arts Centre.
Karina played Ermengarde in the musical “Hello Dolly ” and has been the assistant producer of corporate events with QLD Rail, The Sheraton, The Brisbane Convention Centre, Lumiair and Opera In The Park, QLD.
Karina received a nomination and was a finalist for the Young Australian of the Year. Currently Karina is the director of Zoop Co. Entertainment, for which she produces, directs and choreographs events and publishes reviews for the online platform Dancelife Australia.
Karina travels Australia & New Zealand as a judge for leading dance and performing arts competitions. She is thrilled to host and co-produce at Art’s Talk TV, sharing her love and passion for the creative arts.
A Griffith University graduate from Qld College of Art, Belinda began her journey as a professional image creator in 1996 growing a photography business into a National Company – BWP Studios Pty Ltd.
Belinda’s work has been published in New Idea, Great Aus. Restaurant Guide, Aus Gourmet Traveller, REIQ Magazine, Masters of Weddings, Dance Train, Dance Australia, Dance Ed, Sybils Fashion Catalogues, Qld Brides Magazine, GC Weddings Guide as well as Theatre – Performance Company Programs.
Her creative works have received Silver recognition at the AIPP Australian and State awards as well as Silver and Bronze from the International Loupe Awards, Honourable mention at Moscow Foto Awards and was amongst 62 Australian Photographers to exhibit at Maud’s Street Gallery for Foto Aid in Feb 2020.
Initiating the project label “Belee Dance Art” in 2010, an on-going creative works focusing on themed and storytelling pieces in support of Artists through visual concept design and exhibitions.
Over time through the adaptation from film to digital, her company diversified into a multi-faceted content production service on an International scale for clients and delving into DOP roles with film concept creation and production for Merge Dance Theatre as well as DOP, Sound Recordist and Film Editor for the short film “Shot” written and directed by Liam Burke.
With determination to support the arts community she is a sponsor of Inspired Dance Film Festival, Brisbane Performing Arts Challenge, Sydney Eisteddfod, Quota Eisteddfod and a long list of National education focused Dance Competitions.
Arts Talk Tv is an extension of her commitment to support the arts as a Co-Producer, DOP, Sound Recordist, Lighting designer, Series editor, Film Colourist, Motion Graphics, Web Designer and Venue Scout!