Olympia mixes business and pleasure in new plan
With freedom from lockdown in sight, there’s no better time for Olympia Valance to launch her new business plan — and she’s hoping it’s something friends and family can enjoy together.
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Olympia Valance is ready to pour a drink and toast her Plan B which she hopes will make a splash!
Valance, who has starred in Neighbours, Playing To Win and Underbelly, is launching a vodka range as part of a plan to have business interests that run independently of her acting career.
Valance has invested in the company, called Splash Vodka, to produce the low calorie, all-natural party in a can.
Splash is launching with flavours lime and raspberry and each drink contains vodka, soda water and natural flavour.
“I love having a good time, I love being around friends and family and love having a drink,” Valance said.
“We have created this incredible product which is vodka, soda and lime or raspberry which is exactly what I would order if I went out, but I wanted something in a can that I could take with me to a gathering.
“It was beyond exciting to have that first Splash.”
Valance said she had been toying with business ideas for several years.
“This is a path I have always dreamt of taking where I can invest in something that I believe in and I can continue with my acting and TV which brings me such joy,” she said.
“I love that I am building something that I love and believe in.”
Valance said she was looking forward to footy returning as she was eager to watch her boyfriend, Essendon tall Thomas Bellchambers, play.
“I just wish we could go and watch,” she said.
“Before all this COVID-19 shutdown happened I was so ready for this new AFL season.
“I have my cute red and black beanie.
“I am now going to have to dress up and cheer him on from the couch at home.”