Rhys Bobridge
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Rhys Bobridge | |
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.jpg) Rhys Bobridge as living statue | |
| Background information | |
| Also known as | Rhys |
| Born | 24 December 1981 |
| Origin | Adelaide, Australia[1] |
| Genres | pop, dance |
| Occupations | pop singer, dancer, make-up artist |
| Instrument | vocals |
Rhys Bobridge, also known as Rhys, is an Australian pop singer, dancer and make-up artist based in Sydney.
Bobridge started gymnastics at seven years of age,[1] which led him to attending classes at Johnny Young Talent School,[2] alongside Australian Idol winner Wes Carr.[3] In grade 10, Bobridge left Brighton Secondary School to attend Victorian College of the Arts, then went to work in a Taiwan theme park.[1]
Career
Bobridge appeared on the ABC TV and Seven Network's children's television program The Fairies as Elf from 2000 to 2007[4] and performed as a drag queen named "Regime Dettol".[5]
He was runner up on Network 10's inaugural season of So You Think You Can Dance Australia in April 2008,[4] and performed at the 18th Drag Industry Variety Awards (DIVAs) in August.[6] On 24 November, after signing with Warner Music Australia,[7] Bobridge released an altered cover version of the dance track "Hot Summer", originally performed by German pop band Monrose. "Hot Summer" was used on station promotions for Network Ten,[7] and reached number 39 on the ARIA Top 50 Singles Chart.[8]
Rhys has also taught dance at a number of organisations including the Sydney Dance Company studios.[9]
