Anh's Brush with Fame

In this brand new series Anh Do gets up close & personal with a number of Australian celebrities as he paints their portrait. First up he paints one of Australia's funniest & most popular performers Magda Szubanski.

Comedian Anh Do paints and chats to one of Australia's most beloved broadcasters and television personalities Amanda Keller.

Anh Do has been delving deep into his subjects' minds to capture their essence on canvas. Now he has a challenge with the much-admired surgeon Dr. Charlie Teo, who has literally been inside thousands of brains.

Kate Ceberano exudes boundless energy and a big personality, and she's had a much more complicated family life than many realise, so how will Anh capture all this on canvas?

Craig McLachlan has been on our TV screens one way or another for over 20 years. Anh Do paints the former Neighbours star, Gold Logie winner & musical theatre maestro while they chat about his meteoric rise to success.

How do you paint a national icon? That's the big question Anh Do has to ask himself as he attempts to create a portrait of Jimmy Barnes, easily Australia's most successful rock artist.

Talented Darwin girl Jessica Mauboy joins Anh in his arts studio to talk about her journey to chart and television success, and the family that made it possible.

Rosie Batty has put family violence on the national agenda. In a revealing and candid new episode, can Anh capture her irrepressible strength and resilience?

Comedian, author and artist Anh Do paints Anthony Field. He's one of the world's most successful children's entertainers, but the Blue Wiggle's radiant smile has often masked a tough personal battle.

Anh Do paints the straight-talking Megan Gale. She has made a career of her beauty, but as she shares her triumphs and heartbreaks, it is her passion that informs Anh's portrait.

Anh Do paints one of Australia's greatest ever Olympic legends, Ian Thorpe who shares the mixed blessings of his early success and his ongoing private battle with depression.

Anh Do's guest this week is veteran journalist & television personality Ray Martin who shares stories from his unconventional childhood as well as the most heartbreaking & uplifting moments of his career.

Terri Irwin has raised her children through public grief after the death of her husband, Crocodile Hunter Steve Irwin. She speaks to Anh Do who hopes to capture her dignity and her drive as she continues Steve's legacy.

Comedian, author & artist Anh Do paints prominent high-profile personalities, capturing not only their likeness, but their spirit. In this episode Anh paints peace campaigner and London bombing survivor Gill Hicks.

AFL Legend Adam Goodes shares the personal experiences that shaped his very public stand against racism in the final years of his career, and the emotional toll it took. How will Anh capture his strength and his purpose?

Popular broadcaster Carrie Bickmore joins Anh with stories from her life, sharing how she has dealt with personal tragedy and triumph in the public eye. Can Anh capture her warmth and spirit?

Surgeon Munjed Al Muderis shares his journey from Iraq to outback detention centre, and the career he has built since. Anh Do admires Munjed's self-belief and optimism and hopes to capture a sense of that in his portrait.

John Williamson shares his journey from farm to fame as a prolific songwriter and performer with a passion for everything Australian. Anh wants to capture the wisdom and warmth of this quintessential Aussie bloke.

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?

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?

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?

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.

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.

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.

Lisa Wilkinson is a powerhouse of the Australian media. From her first break as editor of Dolly to life in the spotlight on commercial TV, how will Anh capture her warmth, humility and fighting spirit?

Dr Richard Harris is a medical hero. When a soccer team became trapped in a Thai cave in 2018, the South Australian anaesthetist played a pivotal role in getting them out. How will Anh portray his courageous spirit?

Anh is joined by champion cyclist Anna Meares. From her upbringing as a coal miner's daughter to winning Olympic gold, she opens up about her near-death injury, personal loss, family sacrifice and record-breaking triumph.

As a child, Sophie Delezio survived two horrific accidents. Now an independent and optimistic eighteen-year-old, she refuses to let disability hold her back. Anh hopes to capture her stoicism and joy on the canvas.

Jack Thompson is an icon of Australian film and TV. After a difficult start to life, Jack found his voice in Breaker Morant, The Man From Snowy River and many more iconic films. Can Anh capture his charisma and warmth?

World Champion Surfer Layne Beachley has overcome many emotional and physical battles in her unrelenting quest for success, love and contentment. How will Anh portray such a complex and driven figure?

Jamie Durie is one of our most dynamic TV personalities. He's led an interesting life that has had its challenges. Can Anh capture his charisma and passion?

Kate Ritchie grew up in front of the nation. She played Sally on Home and Away for two decades, with her own experiences reflected in her character. Anh must capture her warmth and authenticity.

Jane Seymour is a star of the big and small screen. The former Bond girl shares insights from her incredible life and career that saw her become a global star. Anh must capture her positivity and infectious energy.

As a young migrant plagued by self-doubt, Kamahl put his sense of inferiority aside to make his name in showbusiness, going on to sell millions of records around the world. How will Anh interpret his charm and gentle wisdom?

Guy Sebastian is one of the biggest names in Australian music. He stepped into the spotlight in 2003 as the winner of Australian Idol, and 18 years on, he has proven he's the real deal.

Bestselling author Tara Moss moved to Australia when she was 23 and wrote her first book. She draws on some tough experiences from her days as a model, sharing her optimism and vulnerability with Anh.