New local series Teine Sā features supernatural stories from the Pacific.
She might be making a name for herself in Hollywood but Frankie Adams couldn’t resist the chance to tell some much more personal stories. Set in the modern day Pacific,
Teine Sā – The Ancient Ones is a five-part horror series in which modern women have encounters with the ancient Pacific Island goddesses who help them with their problems and leave lessons in their wake.
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Frankie Adams says “I liked that there was traditional stories mixed in with modern day issues – I really liked that.” The Samoan-born New Zealand actor was originally asked to consult on some of the scripts, but she quickly realised she wanted to become much more involved in the project.
Vonne Patiag, with
Natalie Bailey (
Melvin Montalban
(Rope Burn, Cupid).
SBS will mark the lauch with a curated collection of content across the network celebrating both women and Filipino culture.
The Feed’s
Alice Matthews will also present a special half-hour program –
Unwrapped – featuring the cast and creatives discussing gender, race and representation. It will be available on SBS On Demand following the series premiere.
The Unusual Suspects is an Aquarius Films production for SBS with major production investment from Screen Australia in association with Screen NSW and About Premium Content, which also handles international distribution. The series is financed with support from Cutting Edge Post.
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Jeanette Thomas motherhood motto is You re only as happy as your unhappiest child , and that is why she always encourages her teens to follow their passions. Whether it s the environment or potentially following in her footsteps into the media world, the 48-year-old is always a cheerleader for her kids Charlie and Mia.
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HALF TIME, A New Musical About Not Acting Your Age, Must Close May 2
Performers include Nancye Hayes AM, Stefanie Jones, Donna Lee, Wendy-Lee Purdy and more.by BWW News Desk
There is only one more week left to see the Australian premiere of Half Time, a new musical directed by Helen Dallimore and starring some of Australia s most treasured performers including Nancye Hayes AM, Stefanie Jones, Donna Lee, Wendy-Lee Purdy and more.
Half Time is the incredible true story of ten ordinary seniors with extraordinary dreams who audition to dance at halftime for a major basketball team. Only after making the cut do they learn they won t be dancing tap, salsa, or swing - instead, they will bring down the house with a style that is entirely new to them: hip-hop.