2024 ADJUDICATORS
SAMUEL MCKEOWN BIOGRAPHY
Samuel hails from the island of Hawaii, and now calls Australia home. He brings a wealth of experience and creativity to the entertainment sector, with a background in performance, management, and administration.
With extensive experience both domestically and internationally, Samuel has showcased his talents on stages and screens around the world. His notable performances include roles in renowned Las Vegas shows such as Siegfried & Roy, Legends in Concert, and Jubilee, as well as in the feature film The Sapphires. Samuel's international experience extends to singing and dancing roles at Tokyo Disney and onboard Princess Cruises.
In Australia, Samuel has graced stages in productions such as GFO's national tour of Bodyguard The Musical, Australia’s longest running cabaret Sydney Showboats, and has toured and filmed television series with the iconic group, The Wiggles. He been a featured artist in multiple television commercials and most recently, Samuel was featured in Amazon Prime’s docuseries, Dance Life.
In addition to his performance career, Samuel serves as the agency manager for Brent Street Agency's kids division and as the lead agent and manager for the professional agency Focus Talent Management. In his three years in these roles, Samuel has guided his clients to numerous national tours, feature films, and overseas opportunities, including performance roles in Europe, Asia and on Broadway.
With a BA in Integrated Marketing Communications from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, Samuel combines his artistic talents with a solid foundation in communication and marketing. He is dedicated to fostering the success of both his clients and the entertainment industry as a whole.