Matt Damon revealed earlier this week that he had a female stunt double in The Odyssey, and of course we have questions! Specifically, who is this badass? And how did she land such an epic role in an industry where women are so underrepresented? Her name is Devyn Dalton. She’s a 34-year-old Canadian dancer, actress, voice…
Interviews
“Continue to Learn”: The Words Chef Sanjeev Kapoor Lives By
With over 20 million followers across his social channels, more than 150 cookbooks to his name, a Hindi-language cooking channel and 19 years of hosting Khana Khazana, the longest-running TV cooking show in Asia, it’s safe to say Sanjeev Kapoor is one of the most accomplished chefs of our time. He knows his food but even…
Career Changes, Cooking and a Cool New Sauce Range: Sumeet Saigal is Living Her Dreams
It’s been more than two years since Sumeet Saigal’s sons convinced her to have a crack at MasterChef Australia – and what a leap of faith that turned out to be! Leaving her former sales job to pursue her passion for cooking, Sumeet not only had the nation salivating over dishes celebrating her Punjabi heritage,…
‘It’s Fine, I’m Fine’ Star Ana Maria Belo on Embracing Her “deaf superpowers” – and Shining Along the Way
Performing was “never a question” for Ana Maria Belo. The star of It’s Fine, I’m Fine says she’s been in love with the craft since she was a child, playing an owl in a primary school production, re-enacting scenes from Fawlty Towers and The Golden Girls with her brother at family gatherings, studying at NIDA and eventually becoming one of…
‘Broke Actor’ Stars and Creators Sangeetha Gowda & Marshall-Weishuai Yuan On Never Giving Up On Your Dreams
Audition after audition, rejection after rejection – we’ve all heard how hard it is to be an actor. But what happens when you’re culturally diverse too? NOAH Films founders Sangeetha Gowda and Marshall-Weishuai Yuan are smashing open the world of “ethnic” artists in their latest project, Broke Actor. The 7-episode web series is inspired by…
Getting to Know ‘Home & Away’ Newcomer and Rising Star, Nathan Murray
There’s a new face at Summer Bay – it’s rising star Nathan Murray who recently made his Home & Away debut as Cohen Luther, and of course we had to get to know him a little better. At just 15 years old, the LA-born Sydney-sider is already making some serious waves in the entertainment industry. He…
Virginie Laverdure: From Behind the Camera to Pursuing Her Dreams On-Screen
Virginie Laverdure had always wanted to be an actor – but growing up with Mauritian heritage in the 90s in Australia, it just didn’t seem possible. It was, after all, the era of Ali Brahe-Daddo, Elle Macpherson and the women of “Aerobics Oz-Style.” No one on TV looked like Virginie. The multi-talented Sydney-sider knew she had…
Bali Padda Talks ‘Optics’, Finding Joy in Acting and Why He’ll Never Stop Championing Diversity
Unlike many in the entertainment industry, Bali Padda says he “did not have an artistic upbringing whatsoever.” But what he did have was something beautiful. Growing up in Western Sydney as the child of Sikh Punjabi immigrants, Bali’s everyday life was immersed in storytelling and music. From primary school to his days at Blacktown Boys High,…
Abbie Hills Talks Being an Access Coordinator – and Shaking Up the Entertainment Industry!
Growing up, actor, writer and producer Abbie Hills never saw people with cerebral palsy on screen. It wasn’t until she was a teenager that she felt represented for the first time, thanks to RJ Mitte who played Walt Jr. on Breaking Bad. More than a decade on, the film and TV industry is certainly more…
‘Audrey’ Star Hannah Diviney on Rising Stardom & Shattering Disability Stereotypes
When Hannah Diviney was offered the role of snarky teen Norah Lipsick in the Aussie dramedy, Audrey, she knew right away she was up for the challenge. The 24-year-old Sydney-sider – who, FYI, is delightfully far from snarky herself but claims to share Norah’s sarcastic tone – had never starred in a feature film before….
Maxwell Acee Donovan on Protecting Ecosystems & Inspiring Change Through Nonprofit, Nature’s Negotiators
When he’s not entertaining us as the fun-loving Green Bay Packers-obsessed Nate Runck in That ’90s Show – say it with me now: bro! – Maxwell Acee Donovan is busy figuring out ways to protect ecosystems and inspire change. The 19-year-old actor is behind Nature’s Negotiators, an environmental nonprofit he started with his sister, Clare Margaret…
Justin Baldoni Hopes ‘It Ends With Us’ Inspires Audiences to Break Harmful Patterns: “You Can Choose Something Different”
The following interview with Justin Baldoni about ‘It Ends With Us’ discusses domestic violence. If you or your loved ones need support, please reach out to your local helpline, and remember you’re never alone: findahelpline.com “My heart right now is grateful,” Justin Baldoni tells me via video call as he gets set to release his latest…
Big Mountain’s Quino McWhinney on Sudden Fame & Reggae With Purpose
This one’s for my fellow kids of the 90s who were obsessed with Reality Bites and had Big Mountain’s “Baby, I Love Your Way” playing on repeat – like I did! Lead singer Joaquin “Quino” McWhinney is one of the most fascinating people I’ve ever had the pleasure of interviewing. We chat about the hit…
Getting to Know Celebrity Wig Stylist Kyle Kneath
When it comes to wigs, Kyle Kneath knows it all. The talented wig stylist and TVSN presenter from Wales has been honing his craft for three decades. His creativity and attention to detail has made him one of the most respected stylists in the industry – and he’s always full of great advice. Check out…