All About Trés...

Though she is known first and foremost as a “sit-com” actress in the U.K (as "Tres Hanley"), Trés’ work is truly international and spans the entire entertainment field.

Born in Jersey City, New Jersey, a teenage protégé of Leonard Bernstein, Trés attended the Juilliard School of Music when she was chosen by him to sing as the principal female soloist in one of the last Great Composers Series at Lincoln Center which he conducted her singing his tour de force 'GLITTER & BE GAY' from Candide and more. She went on to perform in numerous musicals in the U.S. and abroad, including My Fair Lady (Eliza) and Camelot (Guinevere). In the London revival of The Beggar’s Opera, she made history as the first “non-British born" actress to play 'Polly Peachum' in Britain since the musical was first performed in 1728.

Trés went on to call London ‘home’ and establish herself as a well respected TV actress, working with some of the best of British talent. Her U.K. credits include the role of 'young Jean' in As Time Goes By, starring Oscar winner Dame Judy Dench (who plays Jean), Casualty, Hale & Pace, and Murder Most Horrid. Most recently she created the role of 'Carol' in the BBC television comedy My Hero.

‘Guest starring’ TV roles in the USA include Tales from the Crypt (HBO) and Sherlock Holmes (A&E). Film credits include the role of Robert Downey Jr.’s mistress in Richard III, starring Sir Ian McKellen, and Mouth To Mouth (aka in Europe - Boca a Boca) opposite 2008 Oscar winner Javier Bardem (No Country for Old Men).

Trés has done many worldwide TV commercials as well. Ranging from the Rubbermaid Lady in the USA to the Bacardi and Kellogg's girl in Europe and for NCR worldwide, to name a few. Also an international voice over artists she can be heard on radio and TV commercials everywhere.

Her debut CD “TRES BROADWAY “ received rave reviews and took the #1 spot 9 weeks running on Platinum Broadway Radio. It was followed by a European dance single “DANCE OF THE EURO DIVA” released date SUMMER 2006 and subsequent pop album “EURO DIVA”. A Classical Crossover album “CARPE DIVA” for which she co-wrote the title song is set for release fall 2009.

Trés continues to work in Europe as a solo concert artist and television actress, while balancing her new life since her marriage to a NYC architect, writer & producer . Trés and her husband Paul make their home in both New York City and London.

She is also set to co-star with Gyles Brandreth in the New York production of the West End production of ZIPP!

Trés trivia: 

About Trés  name: Trés  is pronounced "TREY" as in the French 'very'

Her Passion: Trés  is very active in animal rescue/adoption related issues as well as the fight for national spay/neutering laws. Please read Trés ' Blog on www.myspace.com/treshanley for more.