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Gemma’s
joyful journey by LEAH ANDERSON-BYRNE GEMMA Gray leads an extremely colourful life. The 18 year old GOTAFE student is currently studying a Certificate IV in Disability, has also auditioned for the Ned Kelly film, done photoshoots, played sport, and has even made it through some competition rounds on The Voice. “I went on The Voice in 2013 for the kid’s competition and actually got to the round just before the televised blind auditions,” Gemma said. “It was an incredible experience.” This year, Gemma has been getting busy with various jobs and activities to work on herself. “I asked a photographer friend to do a photoshoot with me in March, so I could gain some more body confidence because I was lacking in that aspect,” Gemma said. “After seeing the result, I was so happy, and definitely gained some more body positivity.” More recently, a family friend sent Gemma the audition form for the film ‘The True History of the Kelly Gang’ which is being filmed in Wangaratta.
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◆ STAYING STRONG: Gemma Gray is staying positive, busy and upbeat while living with Fibromyalgia Syndrome and chronic fatigue. PHOTO: Moon Prism Photography.
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