ASIAN MALE, 60s, LEAD: A father and daughter collaboration on screen

When veteran Filipino-Australian actor Alfredo Nicdao shared a story idea with his daughter Charlotte, an accomplished actor herself, he never imagined it would turn into a film they would create together.

Actor Alfredo Nicdao and daughter actress/director Charlotte Nicdao are working together on the project Asian Male, 60's, LEAD.

KEY POINTS

• Taking the helm as director, his daughter Charlotte guided the project while Alfredo took on the lead role.
• "ASIAN MALE, 60s, LEAD" is a dark comedy inspired by Alfred’s decades-long career and the challenges faced by older actors of colour.
• This rare father and daughter collaboration highlights not only their shared artistry but also the importance of representation and storytelling across generations.

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ASIAN MALE, 60s, LEAD: A father and daughter collaboration on screen

SBS Filipino

32:15Filipino

Alfredo and Charlotte Nicdao on set during the making of ASIAN MALE, 60s, LEAD

It’s never been my intention to influence my daughter into film, but I realised I did in a way. I listened to many of her interviews abroad, and she often said that I had a big impact on her. She watched me over the years, as a little girl, going to auditions, and our whole family would watch my shows on TV. She told herself, ‘If my father can do it, surely I can do it too.'

Alfredo Nicdao- Filipino-Australian actor

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