Anh Do
Himself - Presenter
Anh's Brush with Fame (2016)
Series 4
Comedian Anh Do loves to paint portraits and loves getting to know people, this new series combines the two.
Released Aug. 24, 2016
Episode 30 min
None+
Genres: Documentary, Talk, Talk Show
Keywords: mdblist.has-trailer, imdb.non-fiction, imdb.oceania, tmdb.portrait-painting, imdb.portrait
Production Companies: Screentime
Network: ABC TV
S4E1 - Michael Clarke
From the age of five, Michael Clarke dreamt of playing for Australia. Hear the personal stories behind the headlines that made him a poster boy of modern cricket. How will Anh capture his determination and schoolboy charm?
April 17, 2019, midnight
S4E2 - Lindy Chamberlain
Anh is joined by Lindy Chamberlain. Her wrongful conviction for the death of her daughter Azaria in 1980, taken by a dingo from their campsite, is etched into our national psyche. Can Anh capture her strength and humanity?
April 24, 2019, midnight
S4E3 - Tim Minchin
Musical comedy maestro Tim Minchin joins Anh to share his ascent from 'chubby and asthmatic' Perth boy to critical acclaim and box office success on the world stage. Can Anh capture his wit and intensity?
May 1, 2019, midnight
S4E4 - Leah Purcell
Award-winning actor and storyteller Leah Purcell joins Anh in the studio to share the story of her difficult childhood. She reveals what drove her to leave rural Queensland for a life on the stage and screen in the big city.
May 15, 2019, midnight
S4E5 - Walter Mikac
Anh's joined by anti-violence advocate Walter Mikac. He shares memories of his wife and two children before their lives were devastatingly cut short at Port Arthur and his aim to keep fighting to make the world a safer place.
May 22, 2019, midnight
S4E6 - Dannii Minogue
Australian showbiz icon Dannii Minogue invites Anh to step into her world for a surprisingly revealing chat about growing up in the public eye and the challenges she has faced working, loving and parenting in the spotlight.
May 29, 2019, midnight
S4E7 - Deborah Hutton
Popular TV personality Deborah Hutton joins Anh for an engaging chat about her unusual childhood and shares stories of the men and women who shaped her life. Anh hopes to capture her iridescent charisma in his portrait.
June 5, 2019, midnight
S4E8 - Alan Jones
Alan Jones is Australias most influential broadcaster. He shares stories from his humble childhood where he always put his hand up to get involved. What will he think of the Alan that Anh sees and captures on canvas?
June 12, 2019, midnight
S4E9 - Saroo Brierley
'Little Boy Lost' Saroo Brierley joins Anh to share his remarkable story of how catching the wrong train can take you to the right station. It's the adventure which was turned into the Hollywood film 'Lion'.
June 19, 2019, midnight
S4E10 - Georgie Parker
Anh invites TV's golden girl Georgie Parker to share her story. She opens up about life with scoliosis, her family's iconic furniture business and how a dear friend's death taught her more about life than she ever expected.
June 26, 2019, midnight
S4E11 - Gordian Fulde
Anh is joined in the studio by one of the founding fathers of Emergency Medicine, Dr Gordian Fulde. He shares the moments from the frontline of one of Australia's busiest Emergency Departments that have shaped his world view.
July 3, 2019, midnight
S4E12 - Archie Roach
Anh invites ground-breaking singer/songwriter Archie Roach to the studio to tell his story as a member of the Stolen Generation. He shares how music and soulmate Ruby saved him from a life of anger on the streets.
July 10, 2019, midnight
S4E13 - Kylie Kwong
Anh paints celebrity chef Kylie Kwong, who was born to cook. She shares stories from her childhood in suburban Sydney and deeply spiritual return to her ancestral village in China.
July 17, 2019, midnight
S4E14 - David Wenham
Actor David Wenham joins Anh with stories from his happy childhood, where his flair for performance flourished with the support and love from his deeply compassionate parents and siblings.
July 24, 2019, midnight
Network: ABC TV
Episode Runtime: 30 min.
Season Runtime: 30 min.
Released: Aug. 24, 2016
Last Air Date: July 6, 2021, midnight
Status: Ended
Certification: NR
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