Christine Anu
National NAIDOC Creative Talent Award Category
Christine Anu, a proud Torres Strait Islander, is one of Australia’s most celebrated performers. A multi-ARIA and Deadly Award winner, she’s best known for her iconic rendition of “My Island Home,” which became a cultural anthem and was featured at the 2000 Sydney Olympics.
Christine began her career at NAISDA, later performing with Bangarra and starring in major musicals and films like Moulin Rouge! and The Matrix Reloaded. In 2024, she released Waku – Minaral A Minalay, her first original album in 20 years. In 2025, she stars as Hermes in the Australian premiere of Hadestown.