Aussies or Wannabes II? (Actors and Actresses) Quiz

Just for a bit more fun, are the following actors and actresses truly Australian (i.e., born in Australia) or do they just 'wannabe' Aussies?

A multiple-choice quiz by Engadine. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. Shouldn't be too hard, is Eric Bana 'true blue', I mean, Australian?

Answer: Yes

Born Eric Banadinovich (his father was Croatian) he comes from Melbourne, Victoria and began his 'career' as a comedian and has no formal acting training!

2. Could be a little more difficult, but is Guy Pearce 'ridgy didge', I mean, Australian?

Answer: No

Guy Edward Pearce was born in England and moved to Australia when he was three years of age and lived in Geelong in Victoria. He began his acting career on Australian television in the long-running 'soapie', 'Neighbours'!

3. Harking back a little here, but is Bryan Brown a 'beaut bloke', I mean Australian?

Answer: Yes

Bryan was born in Sydney. He was an insurance salesman who turned to acting, starting in the theatre in both Australia and England. In 1989 he was inducted into the Australian TV WEEK Logie Awards Hall of Fame.

4. On US TV screens in 2003, but is the 'beaut, bonza' Gia Carides 'dinky di', I mean Australian?

Answer: Yes

Gia Carides was born in Sydney, New South Wales and has acted since the age of twelve! She appeared in 'My Big Fat Greek Wedding' in 2002 and continued her movie role into the television series spin-off in America, 'My Big Fat Greek Life'.

5. Mmmm, not sure if you'll know this one, is David Wenham a 'bonza bloke', I mean, Australian?

Answer: Yes

David was born in Marrickville, New South Wales and has five sisters (and one brother)! His latest works have included the 'Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' released in 2002 and the yet to be released 'Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.

6. Relocated to Hollywood a few years ago, is Naomi Watts a 'bonza sheila', I mean Australian?

Answer: No

Naomi was born in Shoreham, England and moved to Australia as a teenager, a few years after her father died. To further her acitng career she relocated to Hollywood and got her 'big break' in the movie 'Mulholland Drive' in 2001.

7. Is the lovely Miranda Otto a 'dinky di, aussie sheila', I mean Australian?

Answer: Yes

Miranda was born in Brisbane, Queensland and is the daughter of Australian Actor, Barry Otto and is married to another Australian Actor, Peter O'Brien. Her latest works have included the 'Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers' released in 2002 and the yet to be released 'Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King'.

8. Is Frances O'Connor a 'true blue, aussie sheila', I mean Australian?

Answer: No

Frances was born in Oxfordshire England and moved to Perth, Western Australia when she was two years old. She now calls Melbourne, Victoria, home!

9. Harking back a little again, but is John Waters (NOT the John Waters in the US) a 'bewdy bottler bloke', I mean, Australian?

Answer: No

John Russell Waters was born in London, England, the son of a Scottish actor. John won Australia's highest film award in 1988, the Australian Film Institute's Best Actor Award for the movie 'Boulevard of Broken Dreams' but still performs mostly in the theatre, he's currently appearing in 'Oliver! The Musical' in Singapore (2003).

10. And last but not least, is Adam Garcia a 'true blue, bonza bloke', I mean Australian?

Answer: Yes

Adam was born in Wahroonga, New South Wales and was co-founder of the 'Tap Dogs'. He recently was the uncredited 'voice' of 'Kangaroo Jack'!

Source: Author Engadine

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Aussies or Wannabes II? (Actors and Actresses) Quiz

Just for a bit more fun, are the following actors and actresses truly Australian (i.e., born in Australia) or do they just 'wannabe' Aussies?

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