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Do in 2011
Born	(1977-06-02) 2 June 1977 (age 48) Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
Occupation	Actor Stand-up comedian Author
Spouse(s)	Suzanne Do
Children	4
Relatives	Khoa Do (brother)

Anh Do (born 2 June 1977) is a famous Vietnamese-born Australian artist. He is known for many things: he's an author who writes popular books, an actor, a stand-up comedian, and a talented painter.

You might have seen Anh Do on Australian TV shows like Thank God You're Here or Good News Week. He also came in second place on Dancing with the Stars in 2007. Anh Do is the brother of film director Khoa Do and has even acted in some of Khoa's movies, including Footy Legends. From 2016 to 2021, he hosted Anh's Brush with Fame on ABC TV, where he painted portraits of famous Australians while interviewing them. He has also been a finalist four times for the important Archibald Prize for painting and won the People's Choice Award in 2017.

Early Life and Journey to Australia

In 1980, when Anh Do was a little boy, his family fled from Vietnam on a small fishing boat, hoping to find a new home in Australia.

His family and about 40 other people spent five days trying to cross the Indian Ocean in a leaky boat that was only about nine meters long and two meters wide. Anh said, "We were crammed in like sardines."

The journey was very dangerous. They were even stopped by pirates twice! The first group of pirates stole one of their engines. The second group stole the other engine, but left them a gallon of water. This water helped almost everyone survive until a German merchant ship rescued them. Anh's family eventually settled in Sydney, Australia.

Anh wrote about this experience in his autobiography, The Happiest Refugee. The book won many awards in 2011, including Australian Book of the Year, Biography of the Year, and Newcomer of the Year. It also won the Indie Book of the Year Award in 2011. The book was recognized for its powerful story of survival and hope.

Anh Do's Career Journey

Anh Do with his wife Suzanne in 2005, at the premiere of Footy Legends

Anh Do went to St Aloysius' College for high school. When he was just 14, he started his first small business. He bred and sold tropical fish!

While studying law at the University of Technology, Sydney, Anh ran a stall that sold American Indian crafts. His business grew to have four stores.

Just before he finished his degree, he was offered jobs at law firms. But Anh decided to follow a different path. He chose to become a stand-up comedian instead!

Since 2013, Anh has focused more on his love for painting. He is now a successful artist. He has been a finalist in the famous Archibald Prize multiple times. This is a big achievement for an artist.

Anh's Brush with Fame

From 2016 to 2021, Anh Do hosted a popular TV show called Anh's Brush with Fame on ABC-TV. On the show, he would interview well-known Australians. At the same time, he would paint their portrait. It was a unique way to get to know famous people.

Personal Life and Family

Anh is married to Suzanne (Suzie) Do, whom he met at university. They have three sons and a daughter.

Anh's brother, Khoa Do, is a film director. Anh has acted in several of his brother's movies. Their mother, Hien, appeared in Better Man, a film produced by Khoa.

Awards and Achievements

Anh Do has received many awards for his work:

• 2011 Independent Booksellers Book of the Year (for The Happiest Refugee)
• 2011 Joint winner (with musician Paul Kelly) of the Biography of the Year (for The Happiest Refugee)
• 2011 Best Newcomer (for The Happiest Refugee)
• 2011 Book of the Year (for The Happiest Refugee)
• 2017 People's Choice Award, Archibald Prize (for his portrait of actor Jack Charles)
• 2024 Young Australian Best Book Award for Fiction for younger readers (for Hot Dog #10: Beach Time!)

Mo Awards

The Mo Awards were annual Australian awards for live entertainment. They recognized great achievements in the entertainment industry. Anh Do won one of these awards.

Filmography

Anh Do has appeared in many TV shows and movies. Here are some of them:

Books by Anh Do

Anh Do is a very popular children's author. He has written many book series that kids love!