Return of the Happiest Little Vegemite
<p>In 1954, Trish Cavanagh became a household icon, known as the adorable Happy Little Vegemite. </p>
<p>Now, 60 years on, Trish is reprising her role as the original face of the Aussie brand as Vegemite prepares for its 100th birthday. </p>
<p>Trish, now 71, was just seven years old when she marched to the beat of the famous <em>Happy Little Vegemite</em> tune in the company's first advertisement, which became a staple of Australian pop culture.</p>
<p>Earlier this year, Trish was called upon to march to the tune once more for the brand's centenary, as they planned to remake the original ad for the occasion. </p>
<p>Trish revealed the ad "changed my life forever": something she didn't foresee when she first filmed the commercial.</p>
<p>"Vegemite has been and continues to play a huge role in my life, and I am so thrilled to be passing the baton to the next generation of Happy Little Vegemite kids," she said.</p>
<p>While the remake heavily features the new generation of Happy Little Vegemites and brand new footage, to uphold the legacy, it also features a few clips from the original.</p>
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<p>Trish's lead role, back when television was still in black and white, made way for hundreds more Vegemite kids to take centre stage in catchy campaigns.</p>
<p>"These children today don't realise what a big event this is for them, and I hope in the years to come they look back with pride," she said.</p>
<p>"To be in the remake of the original Vegemite ad for the 100th birthday is something very special. Get ready for the ride, kids – I think it will be a long one."</p>
<p><em>Image credits: Vegemite</em></p>
