Despite her having been in the States for some time now, many are still surprised to hear that ex-Home & Away starlet and erstwhile singing star (who can forget the powerful Pointless Relationship lyric, "The kids, the house, the dog, and the SUV"?) Tammin Sursok is kicking goals in the USA.

Well, your definition of "goals" will likely vary, but little Tammin is today gearing up for the Daytime Emmy Awards, where she is up for Best Young Actor for her role in The Young & The Restless (note: award not sponsored by The Young & The Restless).

The glamorous actor said she was still deciding which of two dresses she would wear to the big event; one is from Aussie designer-to-the-stars Alex Perry.

"I am always pretty indecisive with things like that. I will probably try them both in the afternoon and then make a decision," she said.

She said even being nominated for the award had made a huge difference to her profile.

"People are a lot more aware of who I am," she said. "It has already opened a few more doors for me."

We may scoff, living as we do in a country where ex-soapie stars are good for naught but brief music careers and ads for Spray 'N' Wipe, but she could be right - plenty of "real" actors have got their start in the soaps. Like, er, Sarah Michelle Gellar!

 

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