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Ghenoa Gela Ghenoa Gela i(A149952 works by)
Gender: Female
Heritage: Torres Strait Islander
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'Koedal (Crocodile) and Waumer (Frigate Bird) woman Ghenoa Gela is a Torres Strait Islander from Rockhampton. Her background is in Torres Strait Islander dancing and since getting a diploma in Careers in Dance (NAISDA) has been an independent artist on both small and large scales of performance.'
Source: RealBlak: 'Aspire to Inspire' RealTime No. 111

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Personal Awards

2020 recipient Australia Council Grants, Awards and Fellowships — Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Arts Projects for Individuals and Groups $50,000
2018 recipient Australia Council Grants, Awards and Fellowships

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Arts Arts Projects For Individuals and Groups $49,738.00
2017 winner Melbourne Comedy Festival — Deadly Funny Award
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