We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year

We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year

We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year

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We Can Be Heroes: Finding The Australian of the Year

2005- 2005

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.3(5 votes)

Ended

Comedy

Overview

The daily lives of five very special individuals who are among the thousands of citizens nominated for the prestigious title of Australian of the Year.

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Cast & Crew

14 members

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Chris Lilley

Daniel Sims / Ja'mie / Nathan Sims / Pat / Phil / Ricky

Chris Lilley

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Jennifer Byrne

Narrator

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Mick Graham

Terry

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Chung Jade Koh

Chun

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Maria Angelico

Mel

Maria Angelico

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Emma Clapham

Brianna

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Adrienne Couper Smith

Emma

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Deborah Jones

Kerry

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Taylor Potter

Tyson

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Tracey Mathers

Shelly

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Woody Miles

Jordan

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Frieda McKenna

Frieda

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Carol Chong

Carol

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Ferdinand Hoang

Mr. Wong

Ferdinand Hoang

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