2024 Judges

​KRISTA VENDY

Krista is an Australian actress known for her roles on TV shows including Neighbours, where she played teacher “Tess Bell”.

Krista has guest starred in TV roles in Australia and the USA.

Her film credits include The Writer, Fat Pizza, Horse Play and The Incredible Hulk.
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Krista has balanced her acting and modelling with a lifelong interest in charity.

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Our new Judge in 2024 is Bruce Hunt-Hughes
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​BRUCE HUNT HUGHES
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Bruce holds a Bachelor Arts from the University of Western Australia and is also a graduate of the National Institute of the Dramatic Arts.(NIDA).  He is a highly-regarded facilitator and coach, who bases his work on more than 20 years of experience as a professional actor.

His extensive experience working in theatre and on screen, includes a season with “The Streetcar named Desire” in London.

Bruce is a mainstay of Australian television and is known for his roles in “A Country Practice”, “Halifax F.P”, “HOWZAT Kerry Packer War” , “ The Portable Door” and many more.
Film credits include “The Man From Snowy River”, Ghost Rider”, ”Darkness Falls”, “The Visitors” and “Rush”.