Christine Anu | |
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![]() Anu in 2007 | |
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Born | 1970 (age 53–54) Cairns, Queensland, Australia |
Origin | Torres Strait Islands, Queensland, Australia |
Genres | Pop |
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Instrument | Vocals |
Years active | 1987–present |
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Website | www |
Christine Anu (born 1970) is an Australian singer-songwriter and actress of Torres Strait Islander origin. She gained popularity with the cover song release of the Warumpi Band's song "My Island Home" in 1995. Anu has been nominated for many ARIA Awards, winning several, as well as five Deadly Awards, among others. In August 2024 she released a new album and single of the same name, Waku: Minaral a Minalay.
She started her career as a dancer, and has had an acting career in film, stage (including musical theatre), and television, as well as hosting the Evenings radio show on ABC Radio.