Who is Waangenga Blanco?
Waangenga Blanco is proud father and storyteller through the creation of movement and most recently as an actor for Dear Son.
What would you do differently from what you do now?
What I don’t change I choose, everything I choose is the choice I live with.
Who inspires you and why?
Everything and everyone inspires me… to know that we are all expressions of the universe is endlessly inspiring.
What would you do to make a difference in the world?
To make a difference in the world I would show up in my own world each and every day with love and authenticity.
Favourite holiday destination and why?
My favourite holiday destination is home to Mission beach FNQ, the cells in my body sing when I’m back in my home country. I see my reflection in the ocean with the rainforest and the people.
When friends come to town, what attraction would you take them to, and why?
I live on Bundjalung country behind Mullumbimby and I usually take friends and family to the lookout at Cape Byron to take in the expanse of ocean and the hinterland for sunset or sunrise. The most easterly point of Australia holds much significance for the traditional owners of this place. The place of first light.
What are you currently reading?
Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke.
What are you currently listening to?
Mahler / Esther Perel – Where Should We Begin?
Happiness is?
Happiness is not the end destination.
What does the future hold for you?
The future holds much joy, pain and learning.
Waangenga stars in and is also the Choreographer & Movement Director of Dear Son – which will be presented by State Theatre Company South Australia at the Odeon Theatre, Norwood, from 26 July – 16 August 2025. For more information, visit: www.statetheatrecompany.com.au for details.
Image: Waangenga Blanco (supplied)