Brad wanted to be true to himself, but really wanted true love. He found this in gorgeous, crazy Britta. Brad has decided he’s wasted most of his 20s being responsible; it’s time to cut loose and be free. He wants to travel the world with Britta at his side.
2010 was a stellar year for Matt Whelan who not only took on a more prominent role in GO GIRLS, but he also took home a Best Supporting Actor Award at the Qantas Film and Television Awards for his work in series two of the show.
He also landed leading roles in two feature films : South Pacific Pictures’ upcoming feature film, My Wedding and Other Secrets, a romantic comedy due for release on March 17, 2011 and The Most Fun You Can Have Dying, based on the novel Seraphim Blues by Steven Gannaway.
Previous film credits include the 2008 feature film, Show of Hands, co-starring Melanie Lynskey and Craig Hall and a small role in the 2007 film Eagle vs Shark.
Matt’s television credits include the Gibson Group’s My Story and Tough Act while his theatre credits include Holding the Man for the Silo Theatre, Angels in America, Moulding Man and Antigone.
Matt completed his Bachelor of Performing Arts at Toi Whakaari (New Zealand Drama School) in 2007.
What is Brad’s focus in series three?
Brad’s focus at the start of the series is really all about Britta. They’ve only got eyes for each other. He forgets about the rest of the world because he’s having such a good time with her. Then there’s a major bombshell and Brad doesn’t know how to react. I guess he just has to go with the flow and do what he thinks is right which he always aims to do. Aside from that, his quest is that he wants to travel the world.
How has Brad evolved over three series of GO GIRLS?
He still hasn’t found himself. He’s found aspects of himself and different things in his life that he really loves and has learned about but he hasn’t figured it all out yet. I would say he has become more relaxed. He does have a long way to go but he’s certainly more confident. He still has the same good heart. He wants to do his best and he wants everybody to be happy. He wants the best of all worlds but often that’s not achievable.
How does Britta help Brad find himself?
With Britta it’s very much about Brad feeling quite free and experiencing the kind of innocence that Britta has. He really likes that about her and the sense of being able to do and say what you want. He’s really enjoying the freedom that Britta gives him in and a whole new way of seeing the world.
What have the highlights been on GO GIRLS for you this time?
Hearing my name called out at the Qantas Film & Television awards for Best Supporting Actor. It was really overwhelming. It was just lovely and I was so thankful. That was a really cool moment of my year.
