Housos
2011 · 4 seasons · 30 eps · ★ 6.4 · Documentary, Comedy
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Housos is an Australian comedy television series created by Paul Fenech for SBS, that screens on SBS One. The series is a satirical parody of low income Australian residents of fictional suburb Sunnyvale, who are living in Housing Commission public housing. On 1 November 2012, a film based on the series was released in Australian cinemas, titled Housos vs. Authority. On 9 September 2012 it was announced that Housos would return for a second series, which premiered 22 July 2013.
Created by Paul Fenech
Networks: 7mate, SBS
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Paul Fenech Frank "Franky" Falzoni -
Elle Dawe Sharon "Shazza" Jones -
Kevin Taumata Kevin Takamata -
Vanessa Davis Vanessa "Nessa" Talawahoo -
Jabba Darren "Dazza" Smith - K Kyrah Brock-Fenton Holden Jones
- K Kiri Schmitt Kylie
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Ashley Avci Ashley - M Maret Archer Beryl
- S Stuart Rawe Reg
- A Andrew Ausage Junior
- M Melissa Tkautz Cheree
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