Marlee Matlin - She'll Scream Now

Whether you know her as Jodi from The L Word, the youngest actress to ever win an Oscar for a leading role, or the author of her own autobiography - there is one thing blatantly clear about Marlee Matlin - not only is she one of the bravest actresses to set foot in Hollywood, but she is an inspiring individual, talent and mother.

Being one of Hollywood's most popular hearing impaired actress, it has seen Matlin go through many a battle to fight for the rights of the deaf community. After becoming the youngest actress to win an Oscar for a leading role at the tender age of 21, Matlin claims the journey since then, though challenging, has been a worthwhile one which has given her sound wisdom.

Recently, she appeared in the US series of Dancing With The Stars, and proved to audiences that there was much more to her than being a hearing impaired actress - who answered the age old question - so you think you can dance with a HELL YES!

Now, Matlin is a mother to four children and has just launched her autobiography, "I'll Scream Later," - which delves into some heartfelt stories of Matlin's battle in rehab, public relationships and childhood.

The great news for us Aussies is - she will be hitting our shores next year for The L Word Convention Down Under in Sydney.

It was not only an honour, but an absolute pleasure having Marlee and interpreter Jack Jason on The Hump Day Crew - we hope you find this as enjoyable and inspiring as we did.

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The L Word Covention Down Under - Guest no.6 announced

The countdown is well under way to one of the hottest events to hit Australian Shores in 2009 - ladies and gentlemen, Lean in and be Lured to the Luscious Lady series that captured our hearts and Left us Laughing, Loving and Longing for more. In less that 130 days, The L Word Down Under convention is hitting Sydney from January 22 - 24, with United L Events CEO Carla exclusively announcing Guest No.6 to the Convention on The Hump Day Crew.

With great delight she annouced that Guest no.6 attending the convention in Sydney next year was a Hump Day Crew favourite - none other than the vivaciously talented Janina Gavankar. Gavankar, who played the sassy latino lady, Papi, in season 4, will be joining confirmed guests Laurel Holloman, Rose Rollins, Rachel Shelley, Leisha Hailey and Marlee Matlin in Australia next year.

The convention is hosted by comedian Poppy Chaplin (who will be joining The Hump Day Crew at the end of September) and features a plathorea of entertainment.

CEO of United L Events Carla, though remaining tight lipped about the prospect of more guests to come, could not help but slip in a few more clues. She confirmed that an all time L Word favourite will be attending the Convention next year and will confirm this later on in the year. To hear more clues - download the podcast of her time on The Hump Day Crew.

Check out The L Word Down Under website for more details.

The L Word Convention

The groundbreaking lesbian series, The L Word, is coming to Australian shores in 2010! Thanks to United L Events, The L Word Down Under Convention will be held over 3 days in Sydney.

Hosted by Poppy Champlin (think Ellen De Generes meets David Leary), it has been officially confirmed that Rachel Shelley (Helena) and Laurel Holloman (Tina) will be attending the event, with United L events in negotiation with other actors.

Spanning over six seasons, the show is the lesbian spin of to it's Shotime brother show, Queer As Folk. After the series ending in late February this year, the series has left a strong mark not only within lesbian communities all over the world but also in global pop culture.

Executive Officer of United L Events, Julie Anderson, chats to The Hump Day Crew about the convention and gives a sneak peak on what can be expected over the days.

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