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Spotlight on Racism

Actors

Ada Nicodemou

Ada Nicodemou

What do you do?

I work as an actor on Channel 7's Home and Away.

How old are you?

24 years old.

Where were you born?

Sydney, Australia.

Where did you grow up?

Sydney.

Describe your cultural/religious/ethnic family background

Cypriot/Greek.

Do you know any other languages? If so what are they?

Greek.

What is your favourite place in the world and why?

Home. It is where I feel safe and loved.

Have you ever experienced or witnessed racism? How did it make you feel?

Yes. It made me feel different to others for the first time in my life.

What did you do about it?

I was young at the time so I guess firstly I cried. Then I told my mum.

What advice would you give kids experiencing racism?

Always believe in who you are and realise that your background is an asset.

What kind of Australia would you like to see for our children?

A country full of love, freedom and opportunity, where we can all live as one.