There is this really old school stereotypical notion in Australia that to be Aboriginal you have to be black: anything but white or pale skinned. What 'The Sapphires' does is open up the conversation that I've been having my whole… — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
I've only auditioned for one non-culturally specific role. I went through drama school and studied classic texts and played lead roles in 'Measure for Measure' and 'The Importance of Being Earnest' alongside a very culturally diverse group of acting students.… — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
One of my earliest memories is being backstage at 'Bran Nue Dae' in Darwin when I was about eight. It's such a fun, happy… — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
People look at me, and they don't see what they think is a typical Aboriginal. I always thought I'd be the white person in… — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
I've trained myself not to put too much emphasis on awards, only because I never got into acting to win an award. — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
People look at me and they dont see what they think is a typical Aboriginal. — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
'Gods of Wheat Street' has been described as an Aboriginal 'Neighbours' or 'Home and Away.' But on set, we were calling it 'Black to… — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
My mum's from Broome, so I'm a saltwater person - Aboriginal people are either freshwater, saltwater or desert mob. So I always feel much… — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
People look at me and they don't see what they think is a typical Aboriginal. — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
I want to work as hard as I can. But I also want six kids! It takes a lot of courage as an actor… — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
I look forward to the day when indigenous actors can play Hamlet and Ophelia and not just Othello and Desdemona. — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
Stage is definitely my home first and foremost - I still feel like I'm yet to earn my stripes on set. — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
It had never occurred to me that my colour - or lack of it - was an issue for some people, but then I… — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
It takes a lot of courage as an actor to take time off for family. But family is everything. — Shari Sebbens Copy Share Image
