Dawn Wells, best known as Mary Anne in the 60s sitcom Gilligan’s Island, is coming to Australia for Supanova.
Supanova is Australia’s pop culture show, much like Comic-Con in the USA.
Dawn Wells is now 77-years old. She and Tina Louise (who played Ginger) are the only two surviving stars of Gilligan’s Island.
Wells was crowned Miss Nevada in 1959 and represented her state in the Miss America pageant of 1960. She then went onto Hollywood and scored roles in 77 Sunset Strip, Maverick and Bonanza before being cast as the character who would live with her forever, Mary Anne in Gilligan’s Island.
Eka Darville of Jessica Jones, and his The Originals co-star Daniel Sharman of Teen Wolf, will be appearing at the expo.
In addition, Supanova has also announced the following talent:
· Manu Bennett – The Shannara Chronicles, The Hobbit
· Ronnie Schell – Gomer Pyle U.S.M.C., Battle of the Planets
· Sean Maher – Firefly, Serenity, Batman vs Robin
· John Leeson – voice of Doctor Who’s K9
· Wanda Wiltshire – author of the Betrothed series
· Justin Woolley – author of The Territory series
· Marlee Jane Ward – author of Welcome To Orphancorp
· Alison Goodman – author of The Dark Days Club, EON and EONA (Melbourne exclusive)
They join the guests already announced to appear in April, known for their work in film, television, animation and literature including:
· Jack Gleeson – Game of Thrones
· Allison Mack – Smallville, Wilfred, Ant Bully
· Christopher Judge – Stargate SG-1
· Eve Myles – Torchwood, Doctor Who
· Gareth David-Lloyd – Torchwood, Doctor Who
· Naoko Mori – Torchwood, Doctor Who
· Michelle Gomez – Doctor Who, The Green Wing
· Bryce Papenbrook – Attack on Titan, Sword Art Online
· Trina Nishimura – Attack on Titan, Soul Eater
· Brina Palencia – Dragon Ball Z, One Piece
· Maria V. Snyder – author of Study, Glass and Insider books
· Maria Lewis – author of Who’s Afraid?
· Mitchell Hogan – author of Crucible of Souls
· Lynette Noni – author of The Medoran Chronicles
SUPANOVA DATES
Gold Coast: April 9 & 10, 2016 | Gold Coast Convention & Exhibition Centre
Melbourne: April 16 & 17, 2016 | Melbourne Showgrounds
