Paul Hughes is an experienced Irish/Australian actor based in Sydney.

Paul has played lead roles in several feature films including the upcoming horror/thriller Cry Baby (Villain Squad/Corey Pearson) and domestic violence thriller Red Flags, White Lies. He has also played leading roles in many short films including Alex Proyas’ romance Lovelorn Lockdown, the cinematically stunning and multiple award-winning period piece Mungo, in gritty thriller The Father as Special Agent John Irving opposite Tiarnie Coupland (Jack Irish, Love Child) and the upcoming Hot Air Rises with Jessica Redmayne (Home & Away, 800 Words) and Shane Withington (Home and Away). His recent TV Credits include Home and Away (Channel 7) and The Messenger (ABC).

Paul’s training incudes the 12-month Screen Actors Studio program at NIDA, ongoing coaching, and various masterclasses with esteemed LA Based Acting Coach Lisa Robertson and at the Anthony Meindl Actors Workshop (AMAW) at their top-tier Mastery level.

Paul is also a professional and highly experienced singer and is extremely adept and trained in a wide range of accents including US (Standard American and other dialects), UK (RP, Estuary, Scottish and regional dialects) and Irish (North and South). He resides in Sydney and also has base locations in Melbourne, London and Dublin.

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