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Catherine Văn-Davies
Catherine Văn-Davies (born 1985 or 1986Siobhan Hegarty''The realities of a dream job as an actor in Australia'' ABC Australia, 20 February 2020) is an Australian actress of partial Vietnamese descent. Early life Văn-Davies' mother was a boat people, refugee from Vietnam who arrived in Australia at the age of 18, after the United States and allies withdrew from the country. Văn-Davies was born in Canberra, spent part of her early childhood in Indonesia, and her school years in Brisbane, Queensland. After graduating from high school, she undertook a business degree at the Queensland University of Technology. She soon switched her focus to acting and completed a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 2006. She also studied at the HB Studio in New York City.https://westernedge.org.au/archives/program/forging-your-own-path-a-discussion-with-catherine-van-davies-mark-cole-smith-and-zahra-newman-about-working-in-the-australian-arts-industry (retrieved 21 April 2021) Career After returning to ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Canberra
Canberra ( ; ) is the capital city of Australia. Founded following the Federation of Australia, federation of the colonies of Australia as the seat of government for the new nation, it is Australia's list of cities in Australia, largest inland city, and the list of cities in Australia by population, eighth-largest Australian city by population. The city is located at the northern end of the Australian Capital Territory at the northern tip of the Australian Alps, the country's highest mountain range. Canberra's estimated population was 473,855. The area chosen for the capital had been inhabited by Aboriginal Australians for up to 21,000 years, by groups including the Ngunnawal and Ngambri. history of Australia (1788–1850), European settlement commenced in the first half of the 19th century, as evidenced by surviving landmarks such as St John the Baptist Church, Reid, St John's Anglican Church and Blundells Cottage. On 1 January 1901, federation of the colonies of Australi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Old Fitzroy Theatre
The Old Fitzroy Theatre (also called the Old Fitz Theatre) is a pub theatre in Woolloomooloo Woolloomooloo ( ) is a harbourside, inner-city eastern suburb of Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, 1.5 kilometres east of the central business district, in the local government area of the City of Sydney. It is in a low-lying, former dockla ... in central Sydney, Australia. The 58-seat venue was established by Jeremy Cumpston in 1997 in the cellar of the Old Fitzroy Hotel. It is known for independent productions featuring emerging artists. Many leading Australian theatre makers participated in plays at the theatre early in their careers. The theatre was managed until 2012 by Tamarama Rock Surfers, and since 2014 by Red Line Productions. History In 2014, Red Line Productions was established marking a new chapter for the Old Fitzroy Theatre. Andrew Henry (Artistic Director,) Vanessa Wright (Executive Director), Seann Hawkins (Associate Producer.) Under Henry's artistic directi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Letdown
''The Letdown'' is an Australian comedy television series that first premiered on ABC in 2016. It follows the adventures of Audrey, including her struggles as a new mum in an oddball mothers' group. It ran for two seasons between 4 May 2016 and 3 July 2019. The title is a play on the word ''letdown'', which refers to the let-down reflex in breastfeeding, but is also a colloquialism for disappointment, both of which are key elements of Audrey's story. Production First series The series began as part of the comedy anthology series '' Comedy Showroom'' which screened on 4 May 2016. It was one of six new comedies screened in the series, which were seen as potential pilots for a full TV series. In June 2017, the show was picked up to series by ABC, with Netflix as a co-producer. The series premiered on 25 October 2017 on ABC. The series premiered internationally on Netflix on 21 April 2018. Second series A second series was produced 2019 and began airing from 29 May 2019. In t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Fighting Season
''Fighting Season'' is a 2018 Australian television drama series that screened on Foxtel's Showcase (Australian TV channel), Showcase channel. The series is a mystery involving Australian soldiers returning on leave from deployment in Afghanistan. The six-part series is written by Blake Ayshford. Cast Main * Jay Ryan (actor), Jay Ryan as Sergent Sean 'Speedo' Collins * Ewen Leslie as Captain Edward 'Ted' Nordenfelt * Kate Mulvany as Captain Kim Nordenfelt * Sarah Armanious as Vanessa Collins * Marco Alosio as Private Isara'elu 'Izzy' Ulalei * George Pullar as Private Jarrod 'Toast' Vogel * Julian Maroun as Corporal Peter 'Pepsi' Aboud Supporting Episodes References External links Fighting Season - Foxtel * {{DEFAULTSORT:Fighting Season Showcase (Australian TV channel) original programming 2010s Australian drama television series 2018 Australian television series debuts ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
True Story With Hamish & Andy
''True Story with Hamish & Andy'' is an Australian television series starring radio and television hosts Hamish Blake and Andy Lee, that was first aired on 5 June 2017. This is their third series for the Nine Network. In July 2017, the Nine Network renewed the series for a second season. Season 2 began airing on 7 August 2018. The series was repeated in blocks of 2 episodes from 8 February 2022, following broadcasts of ''The Hundred with Andy Lee''. Synopsis The series saw Hamish & Andy sit down with everyday Australians who recount hilarious true stories that happened to them, with the events in the stories being recreated by Australian actors in filmed in comedic dramatisations. Series overview Episodes Season 1 (2017) Season 2 (2018) Ratings American adaptation In February 2020, it was announced that the series will be adapted for American audiences by American network NBC; it is hosted by actors Ed Helms and Randall Park, and the series is executive prod ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Digital Spy
Digital Spy (DS) is a British-based entertainment, television and film website and brand and is the largest digital property at Hearst UK. Since its initial launch in 1999, Digital Spy has focused on entertainment news related to television programmes, films, music and show business to a global audience. As well as breaking news, in-depth features, reviews and editorial explainers, the site also features the DS Internet forum, Forum. History (1999) In early January 1999, Iain Chapman launched the website, providing news, rumours and information on Sky's new digital satellite platform Sky (UK and Ireland), SkyDigital. At the same time, Chris Butcher launched the ONfaq website, offering similar news and information on the UK's new digital terrestrial platform ITV Digital, ONdigital. Both sites proved to be popular, attracting many visitors eager for more news about these rapidly developing TV platforms. Chapman and Butcher discussed the idea of a merger of the two sites, to cre ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Home And Away
''Home and Away'' (''H&A'') is an Australian television soap opera. It was created by Alan Bateman and commenced broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. Bateman came up with the concept of the show during a trip to Kangaroo Point, New South Wales, where he noticed locals were complaining about the construction of a foster home and against the idea of foster children from the city living in the area. The soap opera was initially going to be called ''Refuge'', but the name was changed to the "friendlier" title of ''Home and Away'' once production began. The show premiered in what Bateman classified as a ninety-minute telefeatureOram, James "Home and Away: Behind the Scenes" p. 45 Angus and Robertson, 1989 (subsequently in re-runs and on VHS titled as ''Home and Away: The Movie''), as opposed to a pilot. Since then, each subsequent episode has aired for a duration of twenty-two minutes. ''Home and Away'' has become the second longest-running drama series in Australian t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stevie Marlow
''Home and Away'' is an Australian television soap opera, which was first broadcast on the Seven Network on 17 January 1988. The following is a list of characters that appear in 2024, by order of first appearance. All characters are introduced by the soap's executive producer, Lucy Addario. The 37th season of ''Home and Away'' began airing from 8 January 2024. Valerie Beaumont was introduced at the end of the month. Rory Templeton made his debut in June, followed by Perri Hayes in July. Abigail Fowler and Claudia Salini arrived in August. Valerie Beaumont Valerie Beaumont, played by Courtney Clarke, made her first appearance on 29 January 2024. The character and Clarke's casting details were announced on 15 January 2024. Tahlia Pritchard of Yahoo! Lifestyle reported that the actress would be appearing for a short guest stint. Of filming, Clarke commented "I remember having no idea how the ship ran because it's such a longstanding show, there are all sorts of things regarding ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
The Claremont Murders
''The Claremont Murders'' is an Australian television crime drama miniseries made for the Seven Network and released 10 April 2023. Produced by Peter Andrikidis, Jamie Hilton and Kerrie Mainwaring, the series follows the investigation by the Western Australia Police Force to catch serial killer Bradley Robert Edwards who went unnoticed in a sea of suspects and Task Force Marco that never let the case go, and news reporter Alison Fan who followed the case from the very beginning until the very end. The two-part series is based on the Claremont serial killings. Plot When three young women Sarah Spiers, Jane Rimmer and Ciara Glennon go missing in Claremont, Western Australia, the Western Australian police launch a massive investigation into the disappearances as it turns into a major crimes investigation with endless suspects. As the years go by, the investigating police must contend with a public demanding answers, grieving families, media reporting on the case and numerous sus ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mother And Son (2023 TV Series)
''Mother and Son'' is an Australian television sitcom reboot of the series of the same name broadcast on the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) since 23 August 2023. The series stars Denise Scott and Matt Okine as Maggie and Arthur, respectively. In August 2024, it was confirmed that the series would be renewed for a second series. Filming for the series began in Sydney in March 2023. Unlike the original series which filmed on a sound stage with a multi-camera setup with an audience, the series is filmed as a single-camera setup. Plot Following a breakup from his long-suffering girlfriend, Arthur puts his future on hold to move back home with his widowed mother, Maggie. Arthur and his older sister, Robbie, attempt to care for Maggie, who may recently have almost burnt down the kitchen, but still runs circles around her children. Cast *Matt Okine as Arthur Boye *Denise Scott as Maggie Boye *Angela Nica Sullen as Robbie *Catherine Văn-Davies as Maya *Andrea Demetriades as ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Wolf Like Me (TV Series)
''Wolf Like Me'' is an Australian comedy-drama television series produced by Stan in association with NBCUniversal and Peacock. It premiered on both streaming services on 13 January 2022. In April 2022, Peacock renewed the series for a second season. As of January 2024 it is not clear if there will be a third series. Plot Gary (Josh Gad) is a single father living in Adelaide, Australia with his 11-year-old daughter Emma; both of them are still emotionally traumatized by the death of Emma's mother, Lisa, seven years earlier. They meet Mary (Isla Fisher), an isolated advice columnist recovering from her own complex emotional baggage. Despite her attempts to stay away, they keep meeting again and again, in a cluster of coincidences that imply the hand of destiny. While Gary struggles to connect to his daughter, for Mary reaching Emma is all but effortless. However, Mary's baggage involves a deadly secret that she fears might hurt the two: she is a werewolf. Cast Main * Isla Fish ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Stan (streaming Service)
Stan (stylised as Stan.) is an Australian subscription over-the-top streaming service. It was launched on 26 January 2015. Stan originally was founded as StreamCo Media, a 50/50 joint venture between Nine Entertainment and Fairfax Media. In August 2014, each company invested A$50 million in StreamCo. StreamCo was renamed Stan Entertainment in December 2014, prior to the January 2015 launch of the streaming service. Nine Entertainment acquired Fairfax Media in 2018, making Stan a wholly owned subsidiary of Nine Digital. The service offers a broad range of film and television content from both local and foreign productions, particularly from the United States and United Kingdom. Stan also includes a growing library of their own original film and television content. With over 2.6 million subscribers, as of June 2023 Stan is the fourth largest streaming service in Australia, behind Disney+, Amazon Prime Video and Netflix. Stan's original comedy '' No Activity'' became the first ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
