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Blessing Mokgohloa…

Blessing Mokgohloa is fast establishing himself as one of Australia's most exciting actors, garnering critical acclaim on both screen and stage.

In 2012 Blessing received a Best Male Performer in Theatre nomination at the Green Room Awards for his work in Paul Sirett's Bad Blood Blues. The production also picked up nominations for Best Female Performer, Best Direction and Best Production.

On screen, Blessing's international breakthrough role came in 2013 on the US hit series Spartacus: War of the Damned. His magnetic portrayal of Castus the Cilician gained him legions of fans worldwide. Most recently Blessing was part of the first season of Syfy Channel's Hunters series.

In Australia Blessing played the ever-wise and lovable Jojo in Moonman, one of the six programs commissioned as part of ABC's Comedy Showroom in 2016. His other local credits include Newton's Law, Time of Our Lives, Neighbours and the recently released feature film Ali's Wedding.

…as Dr Rowan Mitri

Charming and charismatic, Mitri is a surgical god who takes what he wants, enjoys the benefits of his status, and can do no wrong. But his hubris may land him in hot water when a careless mistake causes a patient's death.