SEAN MUNUNGGURR

(Botj) With an air that invites comparisons to a young Marlon Brando, Sean comes from the small community of Gapuwiyak in the Northern Territory where his mother is principal of the local school. A true Yolngu boy, Sean is not the first member of his family to face the cameras. Both his parents have appeared in several movies, including the acclaimed SBS Television series, Women of the Sun. At just fifteen, Sean possesses an incredible knowledge of Yolngu culture and has taken part in many of the ceremonies and songs that have been upheld through countless generations. Indeed, his fine singing voice was put to good use throughout filming as he sang the 'songlines' - an ancient belief which can in its broadest sense be interpreted as 'finding your way through the land by singing about it.' However, like most teenage boys he loves movies, girls and music, citing rap artist Tupac as one of his favorite singers. Sean would like to keep acting, but after the months of study, work and separation from his family necessitated by the making of YOLNGU BOY, he was longing for his home and rest!

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