Celebrity
Australian Stars to watch in 2021
Introducing three recipients of the casting guild of Australia’s Rising Stars Award – and they’re a talented bunch.
Patrick Jhanur
Patrick Jhanur, who grew up in Brisbane, isn’t exactly a newcomer to the acting scene – he’s been treading the boards since primary school.
“My first acting job came along when I was 10 years old and living in Singapore,” says the 24-year-old, who has Indonesian and Australian parents.
“I was the lead in a children’s TV show after being scouted in a school play. This was a life-changing experience. Working full-time on set and being in the public eye for a pretty intense six-month period of my life – it was a wild adventure!”
In 2007, he appeared in Season 2 of Navy drama Sea Patrol, before taking part in a string of well-received plays.
In 2018, he appeared in Riot, and last year starred in ABC’s comedy series Diary of an Uber. Driver.
Jhanur currently has a number of projects in the works. “And prior to the lockdown, I was lucky to squeeze in a raucous, high energy play called Australian Open at the Kings Cross Theatre in Sydney,” he says.
“Next year, I’m heading to Brisbane for a play. It’s under wraps at the moment but I’m really looking forward to spending some time back home.”
