Fed: East West 101 triumphs over Rafters, Underbelly

AAP General News (Australia)
12-13-2009
Fed: East West 101 triumphs over Rafters, Underbelly

Australian crime drama East West 101 has beaten Underbelly and Packed To The Rafters
.. to score best TV drama at last night's 2009 AFI Awards.

Based around a crime squad in Sydney .. the second series starring SUSIE PORTER and
directed by PETER ANDRIKIDIS took out the top honour at the awards which honour achievements
in film and TV.

Producers KRISTINE WYLD and STEVE KNAPMAN said it's difficult to compete with Underbelly
.. pay TV's Satisfaction and Packed To The Rafters.

WYLD and KNAPMAN have worked on commercial shows like White Collar Blue and The Strip
.. but WYLD says SBS has allowed them a depth of story telling and character exploration.

Actor ROY BILLING won best actor for his portrayal of drug baron ROBERT TRIMBOLE and
DAMIAN DE MONTEMAS won best supporting actor for his role as crooked lawyer BRIAN ALEXANDER.

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