One of the things I love about this podcast is how open and willing the guests are to sit with me in tough and important conversations. And this conversation with Chum Ehelepola stayed with me long after we’d finished.

We went deep very early. Exploring living in war, decisions to immigrate, the raw face of racism, and making it in the world of screen and acting where we still have a long way to go in terms of diversity.

Having walked away from an engineering career to follow his passion for acting Chum’s television credits include: The Straits playing the lovable rogue, Joseph; Sea Patrol, Laid, All Saints, and most recently The Newsreader which was awarded AACTA award for best Australian drama.

We dive into Chum’s career, navigating Hollywood, the importance of diversity on our screens, and his decision to live with his family in the country.

I loved everything about this conversation and there’s every chance you will too.

Enjoy the depth and delight that is Chum Ehelepola.

Host: www.instagram.com/alihill/

Guest: www.instagram.com/chumehelepola/

Editor: Jason Strozkiy -www.strozkiymedia.com/