Author Archives: Diversity Australia Magazine

Janelle & Monzir: MKR 2022 Winners

Sitting down with Janelle and Monzir, MKR 2022 Winners, we talk their love for food, behind the scenes on MKR and how it brought them closer as a couple, as well as the need for Diverse Cuisine Representation.

The Disposables: Inspiring change through Story & Representation on screen

ABC’s latest teen series ‘The Disposables’ inspires change against Australia’s Recycling Crisis and it’s treatment of Refugees, in an entertaining genre-bending drama featuring a Sri Lankan Tamil Lead at the forefront. We spoke to Creator/Director Renny Wijeyamohan and Actor Sumi Gunaratnam who stars as ‘Priya’.

Maria Tran: Acting, Filmmaking & Creating your own Path

Interview with Maria Tran, Actor and Filmmaker. From humble beginnings to staring in Last King of the Cross, filming Echo 8 and everything in between – we talk her journey, representation and creating your own path.

Mina Asfour: Actor and Writer

Interview with Actor and Writer Mina Asfour on family memories that lead him to Acting and what he’s learned since stepping professionally into the film industry.

BLACKLISTED is re-imagined and returning to Sydney stages

We sit down with Almitra, creator of ‘BLACKLISTED’ – showing from Sep 5 – 9 at the PACT Theatre as part of the MADE IN SYDNEY PROGRAM in Sydney Fringe.

Kaira Beauty: Redefining Skincare through Ayurveda

Interview with Dhruvi, founder of Kaira Beauty, on how she’s redefining skincare through the ancient wisdom of Ayurveda while encouraging people to be proud of their heritage in Australia, through her brand.

Celebrating South Asian Heritage: Our shoot with 6 creatives

We brought together six Australian creatives for a group photoshoot and interview in celebration of South Asian Heritage Month.

Anna Dvorak: Director & Filmmaker

Interview with Anna Dvorak, Director and Filmmaker on growing up to Czechoslovakian parents in Australia, her longing to experience and study Directing in Prague, what drew her to the film industry and making her short film ‘The Choice to Love’.