Anh Do returns to his painting studio with 14 guests for the much anticipated sixth series of Anh’s Brush With Fame. This series Anh paints some of Australia’s most famous faces and captures their personalities on the canvas. The charismatic comedian, writer and Archibald Finalist (and People’s Choice winner) delves behind the public profile of his subjects and learns about their inspirational, heart-warming and occasionally deeply emotional stories that have shaped their lives.
This series has a fascinating multicultural flavour with guests that have connections to countries all over the world. Former Bond Girl and Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, Jane Seymour, joins Anh and shares insights from her incredible life and career. Tara Moss is a Canadian born, best-selling author, Li Cunxin a ballet dancer originally from China, Manu Feildel French chef and television presenter and from the world of music Marcia Hines, Kamahl and Guy Sebastian share their stories of coming to Australia.
Anh also chats to homegrown heroes, Dr Harry Cooper, Australia’s original TV Vet. Much loved singer songwriter Missy Higgins. Actor and broadcaster Kate Ritchie. Designer and TV presenter Jamie Durie. Midnight Oil front man, activist and politician, Peter Garrett. Former Justice of the High Court, Michael Kirby and legendary horse trainer Gai Waterhouse. Anh’s challenge is to capture a mix of resilience, inspiration and authenticity in the portraits that he paints - Anh enjoys intimate and often revealing conversations - but how will his guests react when he presents them with their portrait?
A Bond Girl, a Politician and a Horse Trainer walked into a studio - Anh Do returns to the ABC this month
All new episodes ofAnh’s Brush with Famestart March 30 on ABC & iview
Bringing his brushes and banter, beloved comedian, author and Archibald Finalist Anh Do is heading back to the ABC. Season six of the Logie-nominated series Anh’s Brush with Fame premieres on Tuesday March 30 at 8.00pm on ABC and ABC iview.
Over the 14 episodes, Anh paints some of Australia’s most famous faces, capturing their personalities on the canvas. Anh delves behind the public profile of his subjects as he learns about the inspirational, heart-warming and occasionally deeply emotional stories that have shaped their lives.
“I can’t wait for this series to air with a great line-up of fantastic guests,” says Anh.
The series will kick off with the multi-talented designer and TV presenter Jamie Durie. Anh also chats to homegrown heroes, Dr Harry Cooper, Australia’s original TV Vet, much loved singer songwriter Missy Higgins, actor and broadcaster Kate Ritchie and Midnight Oil front man, activist and politician, Peter Garrett. Also captured on the canvas will be former Justice of the High Court, Michael Kirby and legendary horse trainer Gai Waterhouse.
Many of Anh’s subjects have made Australia their home and share their diverse and insightful experiences. Former Bond Girl and Dr Quinn Medicine Woman, Jane Seymour, opens up about her incredible life and career. Tara Moss is a Canadian born, best-selling author, Li Cunxin a ballet dancer originally from China, Manu Feildel French chef and television presenter and from the world of music Marcia Hines, Kamahl and Guy Sebastian all share their stories of coming to Australia.
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Kamahl didn’t mention anything about Hey Hey It’s Saturday in this episode.
It was very interesting to hear about his early life and career in Australia.
Due to the coverage of the 2021 Budget, Anh’s Brush With Fame will not screen on Tuesday 11 May at 8pm. The series wll resume with episode 7 (Manu Feildel) on Tuesday 18 May at 8.00pm.
He’s been fun on DWTS, a much more ‘nice guy’ and friendly face than say Pete Evans. While his accent may annoy some and he was part of the now infamous shenanigans with later seasons of MKR, I think he still has a loyal fan base.
The other two points of interest in that SMH article is one from a fellow artist Paul Ryan who wanted a consultant’s credit on the show because he helps Do with the paintings, and the other from Do himself:
This is not news. It was reported weeks ago that Anh was planning to stop doing the show because he has a publishing deal to write a series of books which will take three years.
Do you happen to have a source for this as I wasn’t aware of the story you are referencing?
And if that’s true it is interesting the ABC didn’t just say that, instead they specifically avoided saying it was gone with their statement to me (even though it is).