Is Shaun Micallef SBS's diversity hire? | The Weekend Briefing
Shaun Micallef is one of Australia’s most recognisable faces. He’s an actor, writer, television host and comedian.
Now he’s back with another show on the cards, Shaun Micallef’s Origin Odyssey on SBS - where he takes six comics ‘back to where they came from’ for want of a better expression.
In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Shaun explains how he keeps getting the top gigs in television and what he actually thinks of his reviews.
00:01:26 Transitioning from Law to Comedy
00:02:51 From Law to Comedy: How Education Influences Creative Careers
00:04:51 Balancing an Illustrious Career and Motherhood
00:06:00 Reflections on Career Performances
00:07:00 Reflecting on Past Roles and Sensitivity in Accents
00:08:28 Handling Criticism as a Public Figure
00:10:47 Introducing "Shaun Micallef's Origin Odyssey"
00:11:16 Collaborating with Younger Comedians
00:12:43 Discovering Ancestral Origins and Career Paths
00:14:11 Transitioning to Mentor in Comedy
00:15:33 Interview with Felix Cameron
00:16:56 Representation in Television and Media
00:18:21 Evolution of Character Roles in Comedy
00:19:50 Exploring Family Origins in Malta and Ireland
00:21:12 Discovering Irish Heritage and Embracing Diversity
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