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Housos

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Housos
Company typeTelevision series
IndustryEntertainment
Founded2011
FounderPaul Fenech
Headquarters
Australia
ProductsTelevision comedy series
Websitewww.sbs.com.au/housos

Housos—initially known as Housos of the Housing Commission during its first two seasons, then as Housos vs Virus: The Lockdown for the third season, and finally as Housos: The Thong Warrior in its fourth season—is an Australian comedic television series developed by Paul Fenech for SBS One. The show offers a satirical portrayal of economically disadvantaged inhabitants residing in the fictional suburb of Sunnyvale, NSW, specifically those living in Housing Commission public housing. It earned the 2014 Logie Award for Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program.

A cinematic version titled Housos vs. Authority premiered in November 2012. The series' second season debuted on 22 July 2013. In November 2014, a crossover movie called Fat Pizza vs. Housos extended the narrative further. The third season, "Housos vs Virus: The Lockdown", which centers on how characters deal with the COVID-19 pandemic, aired on 7mate in May 2020. Following this, the fourth season, "Housos: The Thong Warrior", was confirmed in February 2021 and premiered on 7mate on 25 May 2022.

Cast

The majority of the Housos ensemble originated from Paul Fenech's previous productions, including Pizza and Swift and Shift Couriers. Several cast members later featured prominently in the acclaimed series Bogan Hunters, also broadcast on 7mate.

  • Elle Dawe portrays Sharon "Shazza" Jones, who is Dazza's de facto partner and Holden's mother.
  • Paul Fenech plays Frank "Franky" Falzoni, Dazza's closest friend; additionally, he assumes the role of Franky's cousin, Pauly Falzoni, in the second season.
  • Jason "Jabba" Davis appears as Darren "Dazza" Smith, Shazza's de facto partner and Franky's best friend (seasons 1–2; flashbacks in seasons 3–4).
  • Kevin Taumata acts as Kevin Takamata, a friend to Franky and Dazza, and Vanessa's de facto.
  • Kyrah Brock-Fenton features as Holden Jones, Shazza's adult daughter (seasons 3–4).
  • Vanessa Davis plays Vanessa "Nessa" Talawahoo, Kevin's de facto partner.
  • Ian Turpie is Wazza Jones, Shazza’s father and narrator during season 1.
  • Kiri-Leigh Schmitt portrays Kylie Horfoot, Franky's de facto partner (season 1).
  • Sabeena Manalis appears as Sabeena, Franky's cousin (season 1).
  • Crystal Sullivan plays Crystal, Kylie's sister and occasional partner to Franky (season 1).
  • Amanda Keller acts as Christina Rees, the Mayor of Sunnyvale (season 1).
  • Barry Crocker takes on the role of the premier (season 1).
  • Melissa Tkautz portrays Cheree, Franky's former de facto partner (season 1); replaced by Liz Harper in seasons 2–3.
  • Andrew Ausage plays Junior, Cheree's Samoan de facto partner.
  • Angry Anderson appears as Angry the Bikie, leader of the Hunterz Bikie Gang.
  • Davey Cooper is cast as Johnno, Angry’s diminutive brother.
  • Maret Archer plays Berryl, mother to Dazza (seasons 1, 2, and 4; flashbacks in season 3).
  • Stuart Rawe acts as Reg, Berryl’s mentally challenged de facto and Dazza’s stepfather (seasons 1, 2, and 4; flashbacks in season 3).
  • Chris Franklin features as Darryl "Dazza" James, cousin to Dazza Smith and Shazza’s former de facto partner (season 1; flashbacks in season 3).
  • Sam Greco portrays Dino Falzoni, Franky's Melbourne-based brother with a gambling addiction.
  • George Kapiniaris plays George, Franky's Greek cousin and Sabeena’s father (season 1); also appears in hallucination sequences during season 2.
  • Giani Leon appears as Jaydog, Holden’s boyfriend who is later revealed to be Franky and Cheree’s son (season 3).
  • Alex Romano acts as Jimmy the Junkie, leader of the junkie crew (season 2).
  • Tahir Bilgic, Rob Shehadie, Ashur Simon, Ara Natarian, and Mohammed Hammoud portray members of the Sunnyvale Assassins gang (seasons 1–2).
  • Joe Mifsud plays Samira Shabaz, mother to Habib.
  • Anthony Salame features as a service station employee and McDonald's manager who intermittently dates Kylie (season 1).
  • Nicole Sharrock appears as Hayley, Franky’s de facto partner and barmaid featured in related films Housos vs. Authority and Fat Pizza vs. Housos (seasons 2 & 4).
  • Amarli Inez portrays Candy, Franky’s on-again, off-again girlfriend (season 2).
  • Derek Boyer acts as Bubbles, Junior’s cousin who harasses Dazza while incarcerated.
  • John Mangos, James Thomas, and Jordan Shanks appear as news or current affairs reporters.
  • Murray Harman and Garry Who play Sunnyvale police officers Richard Head and Garry Kock respectively.
  • Renzo Renalto and Waseem Khan take roles as Centrelink employees.
  • Gregory King portrays Tank the bikie, vice president of the Hunterz gang (seasons 1–2).
  • Krissy Stanley appears briefly as a patron at a pub.

Notes

  • The episode "Junkies" initially premiered on SBS Viceland before being broadcast on SBS One.
  • Audience figures are based on the SBS Viceland broadcast.

Controversy

The series Housos encountered opposition from residents of western Sydney, who launched a petition urging SBS to discontinue the show. This campaign, started by tenants of housing commissions, attracted thousands of supporters and received backing from regional politicians. In April 2011, Mount Druitt representative Richard Amery formally introduced the petition in Parliament. Additionally, in February 2011, the program A Current Affair on Nine Network erroneously described the show as "reality TV," a mistake traced to a ninemsn employee. SBS clarified that Housos was financed through its own generated revenue rather than government grants.

Films

Awards and nominations

Australian Writers' Guild

  • 2011: Comedy – Situation or Narrative ("Pregnant", nominated)

Logie Awards

  • 2014: Most Outstanding Light Entertainment Program (winner)

ARIA Music Awards

Since 1987, the ARIA Music Awards, organized by the Australian Recording Industry Association, have celebrated outstanding achievements in Australian music across various categories.

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See also

External links

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