Adam La Rosa

Born in Melbourne to Italian parents, Adam’s got that classic first-gen Aussie vibe—family roots tangled up in two worlds, probably eats pasta for breakfast and knows every shortcut through the laneways. The guy’s made a name for himself both on screen and off. He’s not just another actor hustling for roles; he’s the brains behind La Rosa Productions, which is kind of wild if you think about how cutthroat the film industry can be. Not many people pull off that double act: starring in films while also calling the shots behind the scenes. You might’ve caught him in The Legend of Ben Hall back in 2017. That was a proper hit in Australia—Adam played a leading role, but he was also the executive producer. Like, he was juggling scripts and spreadsheets without breaking a sweat. Fast forward a couple years and he’s at it again with Suzi Q, that killer documentary about the rock ‘n’ roll legend Suzi Quatro. Critics went nuts for it, and honestly, it showed Adam’s range. He’s not boxed in by genre or style, which is pretty rare. He’s got a bunch of other projects bubbling away right now, both in front of and behind the camera. Makes you wonder if the guy ever sleeps, honestly. No two days the same for Adam—one minute he’s in costume on set, next he’s at meetings, building stories from scratch. If you’re after someone who actually lives and breathes the business, he’s your man.