Shelley Q, born Shelley Quartermaine, is an actress and singer-songwriter who grew up on a farm in Western Australia, 20 minutes from the nearest town of Narrogin and 3 hours from the nearest city of Perth. Her isolated upbringing fueled her imagination, and as the youngest of four, with a significant age gap, she developed a strong sense of independence. At just 8, Shelley discovered her creative spark after watching Walk The Line, captivated by Joaquin Phoenix’s portrayal of Johnny Cash. Inspired, she taught herself guitar and began entertaining guests at local nursing homes with impressions of Nancy Sinatra and Michael Jackson.

 

Shelley began making a name for herself in the Perth arts scene as a young adult, acting in several short and feature films and frequently performing during halftime at AFL games in front of 50,000. Her big break came when she landed the lead role in the US film 1 Million Followers following a worldwide casting call, with filming taking place in Phuket, Thailand, and Canada.

 

Now based in Los Angeles, Shelley is not only gaining attention for her acting debut in 1 Million Followers (released in theaters, Amazon Prime, and Apple TV on October 25, 2024), but also for her emerging music career. Her debut single “The Stand” made it onto Spotify’s Release Radar and several national radio playlists. Most recently, her third single "Run to the Moon" launched. A pop-folk ballad centred around guitar and voice, the song is about how true love can mend everything.

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With film and music careers on the rise, Shelley is quickly becoming a fresh new voice in the American entertainment industry.

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