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Anh Do
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Do in 2011
Born (1977-06-02) 2 June 1977 (age 48)
Occupation
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 walking the red carpet
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.

Year Nominee / work Award Result (wins only)
2012 Anh Do Rodney Rude Stand Up Comedian of the Year Won

Filmography

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

Year Title Role Notes
The NRL Footy Show Himself Comedian
Short and Curley Host
2000 SeaChange Quan Tho
2002 Don't Blame Me Vinnie
2003 All Saints Tim Salter Episode: "The Devil to Pay"
The Finished People Factory Worker
2005 Little Fish Tran
Blue Water High Robbo Episode: "It's Hard to Be Normal"
2005-2007 Pizza Chong Fat
2006 Two Twisted Paramedic
Solo Nguyen
Footy Legends Luc Vu
2006 & 2007 Thank God You're Here Himself Improvised comedy series

Contestant

2007 Kick Hoa Tran
Dancing with the Stars Contestant Reality television series
Deal or No Deal Contestant Reality television series

Celebrity special Won maximum prize of $200,000

2008 Crooked Business Benny Wing
Double the Fist Krakbot
Made in China Host
2009 The Squiz Host Game show television series
Top Gear Australia Guest Motoring reality television series
2010 Matty Johns Show Himself Anh Can Do segment
Talking Heads Guest Series 6, Episode 33
2012 Pictures of You Guest Talk show
2012-2014 Anh Does Host Travel and lifestyle television series
2014-2016 Long Lost Family (Australia) Co-host Documentary series
2016-2021 Anh's Brush with Fame Host Talk show

Books by Anh Do

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

Year Title Notes
2010 The Happiest Refugee
2011 The Little Refugee Picture book

Co-authored with Suzanne Do Illustrated by Bruce Whatley

2013 WeirDo Illustrated by Jules Faber
2014 WeirDo 2: Even Weirder! Illustrated by Jules Faber
WeirDo 3: Extra Weird Illustrated by Jules Faber
2015 WeirDo 4: Super Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
WeirDo 5: Totally Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
2016 WeirDo 6: Crazy Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
WeirDo 7: Mega Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
Hot Dog! Illustrated by Dan McGuiness
What Do They do with all the Poo from all the Animals at the Zoo? Picture book

Illustrated by Laura Wood

2017 WeirDo 8: Really Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
WeirDo 9: Spooky Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
Hot Dog! 2 Party Time Illustrated by Dan McGuiness
2018 WeirDo 10: Messy Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
Ninja Kid 1: From Nerd to Ninja! Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
WeirDo 11: Splashy Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
2019 Rise of the Mythix: Golden Unicorn Illustrated by Chris Wahl
WeirDo 12: Hopping Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
WeirDo 13: Weirdomania! Illustrated by Jules Faber
Wolf Girl: Into the Wild Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
Wolf Girl 2: The Great Escape Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
Ninja Kid 2: Flying Ninja! Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
Ninja Kid 3: Ninja Switch! Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
2020 WeirDo 14: Vote Weirdo Illustrated by Jules Faber
Rise of the Mythix 2: Mighty Minotaur Illustrated by Chris Wahl
WeirDo 15: Planet Weird Illustrated by Jules Faber
Wolf Girl 3: The Secret Cave Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Wolf Girl 4: The Traitor Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Ninja Kid 4: Amazing Ninja! Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
Ninja Kid 5: Ninja Clones! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Ninja Kid 6: Ninja Giants! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
2021 Rise of the Mythix 3: Flight of the Griffin Illustrated by Chris Wahl
WeirDo 16: Tasty Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
Weirdo 17: Spinning Weird Illustrated by Jules Faber
Rise of the Mythix 4: Legends Unite Illustrated by Chris Wahl
Wolf Girl 5: Across the Sea Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Wolf Girl 6: Animal Train Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
E-boy 2: Robofight Illustrated by Chris Wahl
E-boy 3: Enter the Jungle Illustrated by Chris Wahl
Ninja Kid 7: Ninja Toys! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Ninja Kid 8: Ninja Dogs! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
2022 Weirdo #18: Weird History! Illustrated by Jules Faber
Rise of the Mythix 5: The Last Gladiator Illustrated by Marcelo Baez
Wolf Girl 7: Crash Course Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Wolf Girl 8: Welcome to Paradise Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
WeirDo 19: Cheesy Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
Hotdog! 12: Lolly Time! Illustrated by Dan McGuinness
Hotdog! 13: Soccer Time! Illustrated by Dan McGuinness
Ninja Kid 9: Ninja Fish! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Ninja Kid 10: Ninja Heroes! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
E-Boy 4:A New Gemini Illustrated by Tim McEwen
Skydragon 4: Brave the Storm Illustrated by James Hart
Skydragon 5: Wave Breaker Illustrated by James Hart
Pow Pow Pig 2:Let the Games Begin Illustrated by Peter Cheong
Pow Pow Pig 3: On the High Seas Illustrated by Peter Cheong
Champ 1: The Champ Illustrated by Dave Atze
Champ 2: Rock 'n' Roll Illustrated by Dave Atze
Smarty Pup 1: Friends Fur-ever Illustrated by Anton Emdin
2023 WeirDo 20:Forever Weird! Illustrated by Jules Faber
WeirDo 21: Weird Wedding! Illustrated by Jules Faber
Hotdog! 14: Tidy Time! Illustrated by Dan McGuinness
Hotdog! 15: Toy Time! Illustrated by Dan McGuinness
Ninja Kid 11: Ninja Artists! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Ninja Kid 12: Hypno Ninja! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Wolf Girl 9: Sink or Swim Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Wolf Girl 10: The Race Is On Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Rise of the Mythix 6: Prophecy's End Illustrated by Marcelo Baez
E-Boy 5: Superhuman Army Illustrated by Marcelo Baez
Skydragon 6: Rescue Flight Illustrated by James Hart
Skydragon 7: Firestorm Illustrated by James Hart
Pow Pow Pig 4: Loch Ness Adventure Illustrated by Peter Cheong
Pow Pow Pig 5: Snow Action Illustrated by Peter Cheong
Champ 3: The Champ vs the Werewolf Warriorz Illustrated by Dave Atze
Smarty Pup 2: JJ and the Giant Panther Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Smarty Pup 3: To the Rescue Illustrated by Anton Emdin
2024 WeirDo 22: Weird Holiday Illustrated by Jules Faber
WeirDo 23: Funny Weird Illustrated by Jules Faber
Hotdog! 16: Garden Time! Illustrated by Dan McGuinness
Hotdog! 17: Scary Time! Illustrated by Dan McGuinness
Ninja Kid 13: Ninja Games! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Ninja Kid 14: Ninja Buddies! Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Wolf Girl 11: Hide and Seek Illustrated by Lachlan Creagh
Wolf Girl 12: Shadows and Secrets Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
Skydragon 8: Scorpion's Curse Illustrated by James Hart
Pow Pow Pig 6: Forest Secrets Illustrated by Peter Cheong
Smarty Pup 4: Talent Quest Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Kung Fu Roo 1: Enter the Roo Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
2025 Ninja Kid 15: Ninja Talent!
Ninja Kid 16: Ninja Rewind!
Ninja Girl 1 Illustrated by James Hart
Ninja Girl 2: Ninja Superstars!
Wolf Girl 13: New Friends Illustrated by Kelp Sgahvani and Jeremy Ley
Smarty Pup 5: Time to Fly Illustrated by Anton Emdin
Kung Fu Roo 2: Crouching Kanga, Hidden Hippo Illustrated by Jeremy Ley
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