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Who is the girl in the red dress? Former Neighbours star emerges in revealing scarlet outfit at launch as she reveals her surprising new gig
She's a former Neighbours star and played Michael Hutchence 's ex Kym Wilson in the popular mini series, INXS: Never Tear Us Apart.
But Kylie Gulliver has since stepped away from acting, and after a successful foray into the fashion world has now revealed another surprising career move.
Gulliver will be driving a sports car across Italy, all in the name of championing education for women across the globe.
The former actress will take part in the 2025 Cash & Rocket tour - an all-female fundraising rally that will see Kylie take to the wheel of a luxury sports car for a four-day rally from Rome To Sicily.
Kylie turned more than a few heads at the recent launch of the tour, stepping out in an eye-catching red crop top and matching skirt.
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Featuring a sleek off-the-shoulder neckline, the satin top also exposed Kylie's trim and taut midriff.
The matching skirt flowed freely down her svelte frame, finishing past her feet.
Kylie's glamourous display came complete with a luxe black Pagani Zonda sports car that is one of many luxury vehicles appearing in the fundraising drive.
The blonde bombshell will not be alone on her journey either, with the former actress being joined by author Eveline Leviev for the trip.
The initiative, which has thus far raised just shy of $10million AUD, will this year be supporting two organisations - Save The Children and Sumbandila - both of which champion education and opportunity for women and children in vulnerable communities
Speaking exclusively to Daily Mail Australia, Kylie said she was moved to take part in the initiative as a way to give something back to those less fortunate.
'I do not take for granted how amazing my life is and I feel incredibly lucky that I was born with the chance at opportunities that allowed my hard work and efforts to form such a great version of my life,' she said.
'I am very aware that not everyone has that opportunity from the get go and it makes me so sad, especially when I see children and young girls suffering and trapped in a life that doesn't allow the same chances or choices I had.'
The former actress will take part in the 2025 Cash & Rocket tour - an all-female fundraising rally that will see Kylie take to the wheel of a luxury sports car for the four-day rally from Rome To Sicily
Kylie turned more than a few heads at the launch of the tour this week, stepping out in an eye-catching red crop top and matching skirt
She added that it was her 'co-pilot' author and emotion management expert Leviev who inspired her to take part.
'I sat next to an incredibly inspiring lady, Evelina (who is now my friend) at a wedding in London last year and she told me about this amazing fundraiser and asked if I would be willing to get involved! Italy, summer and all for a good cause, absolutely!'
Kylie added that while she was excited for the trip to kick off, she still had some concerns.
'I have driven around a lot of the country before and look, it's crazy! The Italians have a way of calmly being the fastest and most chaotic drivers I've ever driven with,' she said.
'Take like 5 lanes merging around a roundabout in Rome or the 5cm gap between cars for example. There are times you just hold your breathe and go!'
'I'm most nervous that I'm in Eveline's car, I don't want to scratch it!'
Kylie, who also appeared in the likes of Offspring and Winners and Losers, relocated to LA where she created the celebrity-loved fashion brand The Elliott Label - worn by the likes of Drew Barrymore and Kourtney Kardashian.
She admitted that when it came to stepping in front of the camera again - it's a case of never say never.
'I am very aware that not everyone has that opportunity from the get go and it makes me so sad, especially when I see children and young girls suffering and trapped in a life that doesn't allow the same chances or choices I had,' she said.
'I don't think you ever really retire from things that are passions,' she said.
'I would absolutely take the right role, I just have loved trying other hats on the different adventures which means acting has taken a back seat.'
Kylie continued: 'It's something I would still do at 80 though. Fashion was a great chapter, it was another creative outlet for me that allowed me to immerse myself in international business (which I love) and travel, which is a huge passion of mine!
The former actress is currently living in Tokyo where she is the head of strategy and VIP relations for luxury seven star property group Seasons Collection.
She said that while she has since spread her wings, a permanent move back Down Under could be on the cards.
'Australia always has my heart, it's the best country. Every time I return home I do think we are so lucky. There's so much space and the beaches - the best,' she said.
'To be honest I have no idea where I'll spend more time as I'm older…. I'm a true Sagittarius, but I have lots of reasons why there's a good chance it would be Australia'
The 2025 Cash & Rocket tour runs from June 5 to 8.
