Aaron Fa'aoso

Aaron Fa'aoso is an Australian actor, screenwriter and producer, known for his roles in East West 101, The Straits (which he also wrote and produced) and Black Comedy. He established Lonestar Productions in 2013, which brings stories of the people of the Torres Strait Islands and north Queensland to the screen.

Early life and education Fa'aoso was born into the Kheodal (Crocodile) and Samu (Emu) clans of Torres Strait Islanders people, his family having moved from Saibai Island to the mainland of Australia in 1947. He is also of Samoan and Tongan descent. He grew up in "a big Torres Strait Islander community" in Bamaga on the Cape York Peninsula, Queensland.

In 2009 he appeared in season two of East West 101 and starred in the film Subdivision. In 2011, he returned to star in the third and final season of East West 101 on SBS.

In 2012, he appeared the last four episodes of the Australian drama TV series Bikie Wars: Brothers in Arms.

Also in 2012, he wrote, produced and starred in ABC Television's's 10-part drama series The Straits, about a north Queensland crime family.

Writing In 2022 Fa'aoso published his memoir with Michelle Scott Tucker. So Far, So Good was the first memoir to be published commercially by a Torres Strait Islander.

In 2025, Fa'aoso and Michelle Scott Tucker teamed up again to publish a middle grade fiction novel, Spirit of the Crocodile. It was shortlisted for the Children's Book of the Year Award: Younger Readers in 2026.

Lonestar Productions Fa'aso's main interest is in telling Indigenous stories. The company makes films in the Torres Strait and Cape York regions, and has produced documentary series such as Blue Water Empire (about the history of the Torres Strait Islander people) and Strait to the Plate (food in the islands), in which Fa'aoso features.

Other roles Since at least 2018

Recognition and awards 2006: Nominated at the AFI Awards for Best Guest or Supporting Actor in Television Drama for RAN

Filmography Film Year Title Role Notes 2009 Subdivision Solly 2014 Man Jungle Short film 2016 Goldstone Bear 2017 Outlaws Motu 2024AudreyBourke

Television

Personal life In 2012 he pleaded guilty to wilful damage and disorderly conduct following an incident at a Cairns nightclub and was placed on a good behaviour bond for six months and ordered to pay costs plus damages. The incident happened on the anniversary of a family tragedy, and the magistrate took into account Fa'aoso's previous good character. Cairns Mayor Val Schier described Fa'aoso as "a role model who is highly regarded".