Rahel Romahn Is The 11th Heath Ledger Scholarship Recipient
deadline.comRahel Romahn has been named the 11th recipient of the Heath Ledger Scholarship, the richest acting prize in Australia.The Heath Ledger Scholarship is awarded to an emerging Australian actor with extraordinary ability and dedication to their craft who wishes to work and train internationally.
The scholarship has propelled many previous recipients into international careers, including Bella Heathcote (Pieces of Her), Cody Fern (American Horror Story), Ashleigh Cummings (Citadel), Mojean Aria (The Enforcer), and Charmaine Bingwa (The Good Fight).Ledger died on January 22, 2008 as a result of an accidental overdose of medications.
He had just finished filming his role as the Joker in The Dark Knight. Romahn most recently starred in the series Shantaram, as well as Mr InBetween andLittle Monsters.
He was nominated for an AACTA and Logie award for his role in The Principal. He is based in Sydney and does not, as yet, have US representation.
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