The GQ Australia Men of the Year Awards, in association with Chivas Regal, celebrates the outstanding achievements of Australian men across the fields of culture, sport, style, music, fashion, media, art, design and politics.
This year I am thrilled to announce that Sydney's very own Ryan Kwanten took home the gold for his recent achievements in the film and television arena! Yet another worthy success story that yields the power of one man's dream and his sheer determination to succeed.
Looking fab in Ralph Lauren and sporting the ever so popular bow tie (Thank-you Chuck Bass) Mr. Kwanten looked every bit Hollywood strutting the red carpet and sipping Chivas Regal with fellow nominees Mark Webber, Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe and others.
Ryan's career was launched on the set of Home & Away where he played Vinnie Patterson from 1997 - 2002, like every serious actor determined to succeed he relocated to the land of dreams (I am referring to LA people) and has achieved internationally acclaimed success for his role on hit TV series 'True Blood', among a bag of films too!
So, the young chap from Sydney had a dream and decided that he was going to give it a ripe old go. Now at the age of 34 he is celebrating the success and realisation that he is literally living that dream and that nothing is impossible unless you decide that it is.
Ryan Kwanten, will you marry me?
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Sawadee!
In my world part of the last three weeks have been spent under the many shady palms of Thailand.
In my world Thailand consisted of sipping mojitos in the glorious sunshine, swimming and snoozing poolside cabana style, pampering on the beach where-ever + when-ever, eating amazing Thai food on it's home turf, shopping when-ever, lapping up the joys of the barter system and most importantly; learning about the Thai way of life and in one word it's easily summed up as; Simple.
Jealous? Don't worry, I would be too!
How about Chanel ma'am? What about the latest Dior? Do you like Armani suit ma'am?
My answer was consistently 'no' as I trailed past the many street stalls in Patong, loud screams of 'special price for you ma'am' and 'Rolex, Rolex, Rolex' ringed in every direction and more than anything the hustle and bustle put a smile on my dial.
Patong was where I was to spend only 5 days, followed by Koh Samui and then Hong Kong..I just knew this was the beginning of a new obsession and I could hardly wait!
It was dirty, it smelt really bad, it was noisy, overcrowded and there were no road rules as such: Welcome to Patong my dear friends, a place worth waiting for.
For those who may not know, Patong is a small beach side area in Phuket, Thailand. It is filled with resorts, scooters, tuk-tuks (taxi) and street stalls selling everything from designer copies (you name it they have it), to hand crafted thai home furnishings, children's clothing, souvenirs and much more.
To everyone's surprise shopping was not high on my to-do list in Patong as I had little desire for replica designer hand-bags. My days were spent poolside in my glorious resort sipping ice cold, minty mojitos and on the beach lapping up the manis, pedis and massages (ohh baby).
Let's get back to the "simplicity" part..When I think about life in Thailand I can't help but smile and feel a surreal sense of calmness wash over me, the tall shady palms swaying gently in the not so cool summer breeze, the strong waves crashing into the shore leaving crystal blue waters in their wake, the locals sitting under the palms in groups chatting amongst themselves and waving 'hello' always eager for conversation, people selling bits and pieces on the beach to vacationers and vacationers being plonked on the sand experiencing the mystical hands of the Thai women repairing aching muscles and relieving that thing we go on holidays to get away from.. I think it's called.. stress (eww). Then of course you open your eyes and ears and you have screaming jet skis, soaring boats, car horns, people yelling and selling things and of course without a doubt children screaming and parents screaming back.. but hey.. if Patong was perfect we probably wouldn't know about it, would we?
To your excitement, or possible dismay, I am going to blog about my post holiday!
I have negotiated with the concerned parties and have come to the agreement that one new blog on the topic will be posted every second day as of today..(such negotiations were with myself.. just incase you are wondering I drive a hard bargain)!
See you Thursday Amigos!
TTFN.
In my world Thailand consisted of sipping mojitos in the glorious sunshine, swimming and snoozing poolside cabana style, pampering on the beach where-ever + when-ever, eating amazing Thai food on it's home turf, shopping when-ever, lapping up the joys of the barter system and most importantly; learning about the Thai way of life and in one word it's easily summed up as; Simple.
Jealous? Don't worry, I would be too!
How about Chanel ma'am? What about the latest Dior? Do you like Armani suit ma'am?
My answer was consistently 'no' as I trailed past the many street stalls in Patong, loud screams of 'special price for you ma'am' and 'Rolex, Rolex, Rolex' ringed in every direction and more than anything the hustle and bustle put a smile on my dial.
Patong was where I was to spend only 5 days, followed by Koh Samui and then Hong Kong..I just knew this was the beginning of a new obsession and I could hardly wait!
It was dirty, it smelt really bad, it was noisy, overcrowded and there were no road rules as such: Welcome to Patong my dear friends, a place worth waiting for.
For those who may not know, Patong is a small beach side area in Phuket, Thailand. It is filled with resorts, scooters, tuk-tuks (taxi) and street stalls selling everything from designer copies (you name it they have it), to hand crafted thai home furnishings, children's clothing, souvenirs and much more.
To everyone's surprise shopping was not high on my to-do list in Patong as I had little desire for replica designer hand-bags. My days were spent poolside in my glorious resort sipping ice cold, minty mojitos and on the beach lapping up the manis, pedis and massages (ohh baby).
Let's get back to the "simplicity" part..When I think about life in Thailand I can't help but smile and feel a surreal sense of calmness wash over me, the tall shady palms swaying gently in the not so cool summer breeze, the strong waves crashing into the shore leaving crystal blue waters in their wake, the locals sitting under the palms in groups chatting amongst themselves and waving 'hello' always eager for conversation, people selling bits and pieces on the beach to vacationers and vacationers being plonked on the sand experiencing the mystical hands of the Thai women repairing aching muscles and relieving that thing we go on holidays to get away from.. I think it's called.. stress (eww). Then of course you open your eyes and ears and you have screaming jet skis, soaring boats, car horns, people yelling and selling things and of course without a doubt children screaming and parents screaming back.. but hey.. if Patong was perfect we probably wouldn't know about it, would we?
To your excitement, or possible dismay, I am going to blog about my post holiday!
I have negotiated with the concerned parties and have come to the agreement that one new blog on the topic will be posted every second day as of today..(such negotiations were with myself.. just incase you are wondering I drive a hard bargain)!
See you Thursday Amigos!
TTFN.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Where's your invite?
Behold I have news!
Without giving too much away I can now divulge that I am going to be an official presenter for a well known fashion advocate!
That's right, I will be attending 'invite only' events to interview 'interesting' people and report on the event!
Of course, all the 'official' business will be associated with my brand-spanking new employer but that's not to say that you will all miss out on the glitz, glamour and goss because it's all going to be splashed around right here!
So, who said you need to be 'someone' to get an invite to all 'those' events? You just scored yours and you don't even need to leave the house!
Without giving too much away I can now divulge that I am going to be an official presenter for a well known fashion advocate!
That's right, I will be attending 'invite only' events to interview 'interesting' people and report on the event!
Of course, all the 'official' business will be associated with my brand-spanking new employer but that's not to say that you will all miss out on the glitz, glamour and goss because it's all going to be splashed around right here!
So, who said you need to be 'someone' to get an invite to all 'those' events? You just scored yours and you don't even need to leave the house!
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