Luke Jacobz

Luke Jacobz (born Luke Jacob Ashwood; 14 February 1981) is an Australian actor and television presenter. He is best known for his roles as Zac Croft in Heartbreak High, Patrick Brewer in McLeod's Daughters, Angelo Rosetta in Home and Away, and as presenter of the Australian version of The X Factor.

Early life Jacobz was born Luke Jacob Ashwood. Jacobz is a screen name, derived from adding a 'z' to the actor's middle name. He has one brother. Jacobz appeared in a high school production of The Man of Steel in 1995.

Career Jacobz came to public attention when he starred as Zac Croft for two years on the Australian teen drama television series Heartbreak High. He later moved on to hosting television programs The Big Arvo and Popstars Live. From 2008 until 2011, Jacobz played Angelo Rosetta in the Australian soap opera Home and Away. He was only originally supposed to be in the serial for six months, but proved popular with viewers. Jacobz's character was written out after producers felt that he had done everything they wanted him to do.

Jacobz hosted seasons 2 through to 7 of The X Factor, from 2010 to 2015.

After the death of his father, Jacobz left Australia for Los Angeles. He struggled to find steady work and returned to Australia in 2017 to host Instant Hotel.

From 13 August 2020, he reprised his role of Angelo Rosetta and returned to Home and Away in a recurring role. He departed the series on 26 November 2020. Jacobz appears in James Robert Woods's dark satire film The Birthday Trip (film).

Personal life Jacobz has ADHD. In 2018, Jacobz got engaged to his partner Raychel Stuart. The couple married in Centennial Park in June 2023, after they had to postpone their original wedding plans twice due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The following month, they announced they were expecting their first child, and Stuart gave birth to their daughter on 14 November 2023.

Jacobz was charged with drunk driving on 31 May 2015 in Sydney, returning a 0.116 reading, well above the 0.05 limit. In court, he pleaded guilty and lost his licence for 12 months and was fined AU$700.

Filmography

Year Title Role Notes 1997 Home and Away Student Guest; as Luke Ashwood 1997 Heartbreak High Homeless Youth Guest; as Luke Ashwood 1998 Home and Away Chris Brown Guest; as Luke Ashwood 1999 Home and Away Lucas Guest; as Luke Jacobs 1999 Heartbreak High Zac Croft Main cast 2005–2009 McLeod's Daughters Patrick Brewer Season 5 (guest), Season 6–8 (main cast) 2008–2011, 2020 Home and Away Angelo Rosetta Season 21–24 (main cast), Season 33 (recurring) 2023 Paper Dolls Zane Episode: "We're on Tour, Bitches" 2024 Slider Nicky Episode: "Pitch Wars" 2026 The Birthday Trip (film) Lars Jansen Formerly titled Moonrise Over Knights Hill

Self appearances

Awards In 2010, Jacobz was nominated for the Silver Logie Award for the most popular actor for his role on Home and Away.