Saturday, May 15, 2010

Breakthrough Awards


Los Angeles-based Australians in Film (AiF), the preeminent organization for expatriate Australians in the entertainment industry held its sixth annual Breakthrough Awards on May 13, 2010, at Thompson Beverly Hills and the second recipient of the AiF Heath Ledger Scholarship given to a promising actor was revealed on the same star-studded night. Actors Chris Hemsworth (Thor) and Ryan Kwanten (True Blood) were honored for their breakthrough work in international roles, and Bella Heathcote is the second recipient of the Heath Ledger Scholarship. Guests included Colin Farrell who introduced Bella, and actors Alex O'Loughlin, Radha Mitchell, Nora Zehetner, Stephanie Jacobsen. Heath Ledger's mother Sally Bell and sister Kate Ledger were there, although unable to attend Sir Anthony Hopkins send a video message to Chris. Guests enjoyed Moet & Chandon Champagne and at the end of the night, In n Out Burgers. Seen here with Jennifer North and Damian Trewhella.