Aaron Fa'aoso
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Aaron Fa'aoso is an Australian television and film actor. He is of Torres Strait Islander
and Tongan descent . His mother is from Saibai Island .
, a six-part drama, which aired on SBS
.
In late 2007 (continuing in early 2008), he appeared on another SBS drama series, East West 101
, playing Detective Sonny Koa.
In 2008, he had a guest role in Sea Patrol
, which aired on Network Nine.
In 2009, he will appeared in season two of East West 101
and starred in the film, Subdivision
. In 2011, he returned to star in the third, and final season, of East West 101 on SBS.
Torres Strait Islanders
Torres Strait Islanders are the indigenous people of the Torres Strait Islands, part of Queensland, Australia. They are culturally and genetically linked to Melanesian peoples and those of Papua New Guinea....
and Tongan descent . His mother is from Saibai Island .
Career
Fa'aoso began his acting television career in 2006, where he played Eddie Gaibui on RANRAN Remote Area Nurse (TV series)
RAN is an Australian television program , filmed entirely on Masig Island in the tropical Torres Strait north of the Cape York Peninsula, the northern-most part of Australia , and the border with Papua New Guinea.This is an important series to Torres Strait Islanders, but also to the...
, a six-part drama, which aired on SBS
Special Broadcasting Service
The Special Broadcasting Service is a hybrid-funded Australian public broadcasting radio and television network. The stated purpose of SBS is "to provide multilingual and multicultural radio and television services that inform, educate and entertain all Australians and, in doing so, reflect...
.
In late 2007 (continuing in early 2008), he appeared on another SBS drama series, East West 101
East West 101
East West 101 is a critically acclaimed and award-winning drama series airing on the SBS network. The series was produced and created by Steven Knapman & Kris Wyld, the team behind other drama series such as Wildside and White Collar Blue....
, playing Detective Sonny Koa.
In 2008, he had a guest role in Sea Patrol
Sea Patrol
Sea Patrol may refer to:*Sea Patrol, an Australian television series from 2007-2011**Sea Patrol **Sea Patrol , known as Sea Patrol II: The Coup**Sea Patrol , known as Sea Patrol: Red Gold...
, which aired on Network Nine.
In 2009, he will appeared in season two of East West 101
East West 101
East West 101 is a critically acclaimed and award-winning drama series airing on the SBS network. The series was produced and created by Steven Knapman & Kris Wyld, the team behind other drama series such as Wildside and White Collar Blue....
and starred in the film, Subdivision
Subdivision (film)
Subdivision is feature film, which was released on 20 August 2009 throughout Australia.- Synopsis :Subdivision is a comedy/drama which focuses on the change a community goes through when city developers take over. The plot centres around Digger Kelly and his son Jack , both carpenters who build...
. In 2011, he returned to star in the third, and final season, of East West 101 on SBS.
Awards
- 2006: Nominated at the AFI AwardsAustralian Film Institute AwardsThe Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts Award, known as the AACTA Award , is an accolade presented annually by the Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts . The awards recognize excellence of professionals in the film industry and television industry, including directors,...
for 'Best Guest or Supporting Actor in Television Drama' for RAN - 2007: Nominated at the Logies for 'Graham Kennedy Award for Most Outstanding New Talent' for RAN