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DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: LAP PHAN

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: LAP PHAN

Three decades since escaping war-ravaged Vietnam, actor and podcaster Lap Phan tells Joy Hopwood he is enjoying the opportunities afforded…
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EQUITY WELLNESS RE-CHARGE CHALLENGE SET TO BEGIN SEPT 1

EQUITY WELLNESS RE-CHARGE CHALLENGE SET TO BEGIN SEPT 1

Following the popularity of last year’s Equity Wellness Challenge, the Equity Wellness Committee will host a new week-long Challenge to…
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DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: SUZY WRONG

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: SUZY WRONG

A star of the stage in her hometown of Singapore before migrating to Australia in 1996, theatre critic Suzy Wrong can once again be seen…
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DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: CATHERINE VĂN-DAVIES

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: CATHERINE VĂN-DAVIES

Prolific in the Australian theatre scene with her portrayals of powerful women, Catherine Văn-Davies will next be seen on our screens as…
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DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: GABRIELLE CHAN

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: GABRIELLE CHAN

Gabrielle Chan’s latest role in upcoming SBS series Hungry Ghosts brought back memories of the rich Vietnamese culture of her childhood.
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DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: SARONI ROY

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: SARONI ROY

Meet one of the impressive new co-chairs of The Equity Diversity Committee, Saroni Roy.
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PLAYING THE LONG GAME

PLAYING THE LONG GAME

In this edited extract from his new book, Acting and How to Survive It, Peter Feeney writes about the virtues of patience, adaptability…
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A LIFE WELL LIVED

A LIFE WELL LIVED

Ken Blackburn reflects on the life of his close friend, Bruce Allpress, who died at home in Auckland on April 23.
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PLAYING IT SAFE

PLAYING IT SAFE

Equity NZ’s groundbreaking guidelines have been updated and expanded to provide industry-wide protection.
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A WOMAN OF MANY PARTS

A WOMAN OF MANY PARTS

New Zealander of the Year Jennifer Te Atamira Ward-Lealand reflects on her formidable 40-year acting career, Equity’s biggest achievements…
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SCREEN-WORKER BILL LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD

SCREEN-WORKER BILL LEVELS THE PLAYING FIELD

The Screen Industry Workers Bill, currently before the New Zealand Parliament, aims to reinstate important worker’s rights taken away by…
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DIVERSITY SPOLIGHT: KATHY LUU

DIVERSITY SPOLIGHT: KATHY LUU

Award-winning filmmaker and actor Kathy Luu reflects on her recent role in the first Asian-Australian led rom-com, Rhapsody of Love, and…
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INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS IN NEED

INDUSTRY SUPPORT FOR ARTISTS IN NEED

Performers, crew and creatives enthusiastically offer their services to help others in need, but there are often occasions when members of…
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DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: TSU SHAN CHAMBERS

DIVERSITY SPOTLIGHT: TSU SHAN CHAMBERS

The suicide of young family friend inspired optometry-graduate turned award-winning actor and filmmaker Tsu Shan Chambers to make a…
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BINGE BENEFITS

BINGE BENEFITS

In lockdown we have become a nation glued to the small screen — for entertainment, comfort and companionship. Michala Banas reports on the…
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ZOOMING IN ON LOVE IN LOCKDOWN

ZOOMING IN ON LOVE IN LOCKDOWN

It’s truly a tale for our times: an unlikely couple falls in love when forced to interact over online ukulele lessons during COVID-19. The…
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AN INDUSTRY IN CRISIS

AN INDUSTRY IN CRISIS

Under the current Federal Government, support for the arts has plummeted. Shadow Arts Minister Tony Burke explains what can and should be…
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TO DIP OR NOT TO DIP, THAT IS THE QUESTION

TO DIP OR NOT TO DIP, THAT IS THE QUESTION

Equity members are among those hardest hit by job losses, event postponement and lost opportunities but before deciding to access your…
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