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Rhys Bobridge
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| Also known as | Rhys |
| Born | () 24 December (age&#;43) |
| Origin | Adelaide, Australia[1] |
| Genres | pop, dance |
| Occupation(s) | pop singer, dancer, make-up artist |
| Instrument | vocals |
Musical artist
Rhys Bobridge, also known as Rhys, is an Australian pop singer, dancer and make-up painter based in Sydney.
Early life
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 to [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 Twist Australia in April ,[4] and performed at the 18th Queenly 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 road "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]