Creating & Presenting - Unit 2
By Chris Lilley
Episode 6 Episode 6 is the final episode in the series of ‘We Can Be Heroes’. Write a brief script summary for each character for episode 6 that shows what happens in Canberra (and beyond) with the finalists.
The Nominees NAME: Phil Olivetti AGE: 37 LOCATION: Brisbane, QLD NOMINATED FOR: Phil put his life on the line when he bravely rescued nine
children from an unsecured jumping castle that blew into overhead power lines. HOBBIES: Drafting autobiography, script writing, remote control helicopter,
bonsai. AMBITION: Using my experience of survival and bravery to inspire others through motivational speaking and a
range of merchandise. BACKGROUND: Former policeman Phil Olivetti's, life changed on a windy day when he rescued nine children from
an unsecured jumping castle. The castle subsequently blew into overhead power lines, where Phil spent three days with his life in jeopardy. His eventual rescue made headline news and Phil became a household name. Since then, Phil has tried to exploit his celebrity status with a variety of spin-off projects. He has a line of merchandise, an autobiography, a proposal for a mini-series and plans to launch a motivational speaking career. "I laughed at the suggestion when I nominated myself."
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NAME: Ricky Wong AGE: 23 LOCATION: Melbourne, Vic NOMINATED FOR: Ricky received international acclaim for developing a
high efficiency solar panel. HOBBIES: Chinese Musical Theatre Group AMBITION: Physicist or film actor BACKGROUND: Ricky is a Melbourne University Physics student who has achieved international acclaim for his
work in solar energy. However, Ricky leads a double life. He is heavily involved in the Chinese Musical Theatre Group and has recently landed a leading role, playing an Aboriginal man in the musical, 'Indigeridoo'. Ricky comes from a strict family who have high expectations for his career as a scientist. But Ricky's secret ambition is to become a film actor. "I don't know where my talent came from. My dad sometimes whistles, but that's about it."
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NAME: Ja'mie King AGE: 16 LOCATION: Sydney, NSW NOMINATED FOR: Ja'mie holds the national record for sponsoring 85
Sudanese children. She does the 40 Hour Famine every week to raise money. HOBBIES: Boys, dancing, hockey, flute, choir, modeling AMBITION: United Nations Ambassador or International Supermodel BACKGROUND: Ja'mie is in Year 11 at a private school in a wealthy Sydney suburb. She is an all-rounder,
excelling in academics and extracurricular activities and is very popular with her schoolmates. Ja'mie prides herself on her looks and claims to have been a finalist in the 'Dolly Covergirl of the Year' competition. Ja'mie sponsors 85 Sudanese children, and raises the money by doing the 40-hour famine every week. Her dedication to saving lives is what inspired her principal to nominate her for the Australian of the Year award. "Two days a week without food keeps me looking hot."
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NAME: Daniel Sims AGE: 17 LOCATION: Dunt, SA NOMINATED FOR:: Daniel generously donated his eardrum to his hearing
impaired twin brother in a world first transplant operation. HOBBIES: Chicks, beat boxing, rapping, motocross, X-box, dam surfing AMBITION: Professional rapper or sheep farmer BACKGROUND: Daniel and Nathan are twin brothers, and live with their family on a farm near the town of Dunt in
South Australia. Nathan is mildly intellectually handicapped and hearing impaired. He lost his hearing at the age of 11 while playing with a homemade explosives device. In a world first surgery, Daniel will be donating his eardrum to allow his brother to hear again. "Chicks are more attracted to blokes with spastic qualities."
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NAME: Pat Mullins AGE: 47 LOCATION: Perth, WA NOMINATED FOR: Pioneering the sport of rolling on her side, and
completing a record breaking roll from Perth to Fremantle. HOBBIES: Girls nights out, Jenga, walks along the beach, d and m's, emailing
sons AMBITION: To roll on her side from Perth to Uluru BACKGROUND: Pat was born with a disability. One of her legs is shorter than the other. As a result, she developed
the ability to roll on her side at incredible speeds. Pat was nominated for her endurance roll from Perth to Fremantle, and now plans to take on her biggest challenge yet. With her beloved husband Terry as coach, Pat plans to roll on her side from Perth to Uluru. "Yes I'm disabled... but I can roll."
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