Tamara was born in Sydney on Friday 13th July…unlucky for some, but 13 is her lucky number.

Tamara started singing and dancing at the age of three and always stole the limelight at family functions. By the age of eight she had started formal tap, jazz and ballet lessons.

Tamara successfully auditioned for the Newtown Performing Arts High School where she studied dance and drama. At 14 she represented Australia in the American Song and Dance Championships and won first prize.

Tamara won a scholarship to the Australian Institute of Music for Years 11 and 12, completing a Diploma of Music at the same time as completing her HSC.

Highlights of her career so far include working with John Farnham and Tina Arena.

Tamara said: "I am so grateful for the experience, wisdom and opportunities that I have been given by everyone who has taught me. The discipline instilled during my training has allowed me to stand out from the thousands of people who auditioned for POPSTARS. I wake up every morning feeling blessed that I am able to do what I love and it is this gift that drives me to want to work harder and to be the best I can."