NOW
NEXT
LATER
NOW
NEXT
LATER
NOW
NEXT
LATER

JOY Breakfast

22 Apr 2025

Shamita Siva on Breaking Boxes and Owning the Spotlight

Arts, Music, Performing Arts, Society & Culture, TV & Film

Melbourne’s own Shamita Siva (aka Shamita Sivabalan) joins Tamzyn and Monika on JOY Breakfast to talk all things Good Cop Bad Cop, representation, and rising through the ranks in an industry that hasn’t always known what to do with someone like her.
In this warm and powerful chat, Shamita shares her journey from local stages to landing a major role on Good Cop Bad Cop, her fight for more inclusive storytelling, and why she’s done with fitting into industry boxes. We also dive into her award-winning dance film Twin Flame, her role as Artistic Director, and what’s next for this unstoppable queer Malaysian Indian Australian artist.
Connect with Shamita on – https://www.shamitasiva.com/

RECENT PODCAST

DJ Tanzer joins Monday Breakfast

27 Feb 2026

DJ Tanzer joins Monday Breakfast

LGBTQIA+, Performing Arts

Tanzer is in the business of escapism - and escape you shall. Join Joss, Wayne and Raena as they chat ...

Tecchie Brekky with Raena

27 Feb 2026

Tecchie Brekky with Raena

Gadgets, Tech News, Technology

Once a month Raena from Monday breakfast puts on her tecchie hat and shares what is happening in the world ...

Melbourne United Pride Round on Breakfast

27 Feb 2026

Melbourne United Pride Round on Breakfast

LGBTQIA+, Professional, Sports

The crew from Monday Breakfast joined a posse of JOY folks at the Melbourne United basketball pride round to cheer ...