In 1987, Marina landed the role of Cosette in the Australian premiere of LES MISERABLES and at times appeared as Fantine in the same production. During this run, she took time out to play Hope Harcourt in ANYTHING GOES. Marina created the role of Christine Daae in the original Australian production of THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA, which she performed for three years. Following this theatrical success, Marina went on to star in numerous theatrical roles as well as touring with international tenor, José Carreras, and performances with the Australian Philharmonic Orchestra, Melbourne Symphony Orchestra, Sydney Symphony Orchestra, Australian Chamber Orchestra and Queensland Symphony Orchestra.

Marina is also well known to television audiences. Marina has recorded three CDs accompanied by the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra: Leading Lady (which reached platinum status), Aspects of Andrew Lloyd Webber (which reached gold status and received an ARIA nomination) and Somewhere – The Songs of Sondheim and Bernstein.

She has received numerous awards including four MO Awards, three Green Room Awards, and the Advance Australia Award for her contribution to the performing arts. In 2006, she was honoured with induction into Australia's 100 Entertainers of the Century.

Marina most recently played the role of Mrs Banks in the Australian production of the internationally acclaimed stage show, MARY POPPINS.

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