<p>Australian Television: We Can Be Heroes (The Nominees): nominees

We Can Be Heroes: nominees

Phil Olivetti

Former policeman Phil Olivetti's life changed on a windy day when he rescued nine children from an unsecured jumping castle. The castle, with Phil still on board, subsequently blew into overhead powerlines. Phil spent three days with his life in jeopardy. His eventual rescue made headline news and Phil became a household name. Since then, Phil has tried to exploit his celebrity status with a variety of spin-off projects. He has a line of merchandise, an autobiography, a proposal for a mini-series and plans to launch a motivational speaking career.

Ricky Wong

Ricky Wong is a Melbourne University physics student who has achieved international acclaim for his work in solar energy. However, Ricky leads a double life. He is heavily involved in the Chinese Musical Theatre Group and has recently landed a leading role, playing an Aboriginal man in the musical Indigeridoo. Ricky comes from a strict family that has high expectations for his career as a scientist. But Rickys secret ambition is to become a film actor.

Ja'mai King

Ja'mie King is in Year 11 at a private school in a wealthy Sydney suburb. She is an allrounder, excelling in academic and extracurricular activities and is very popular with her schoolmates. Ja'mie prides herself on her looks and claims to have been a finalist in the Dolly Covergirl of the Year competition. Ja'mie sponsors 85 Sudanese children, raising the money by doing the 40 Hour Famine every week. Her dedication to saving lives is what inspired her principal to nominate her for the Australian of the Year Award.

Daniel Sims

Daniel and Nathan Sims are twin brothers who live with their family on a farm near the town of Dunt in South Australia. Nathan lost his hearing at the age of 11 while playing with a homemade explosives device. In world first surgery, Daniel is donating his eardrum to allow his brother to hear again.This generous act has earned Daniel his Australian of the Year nomination. With dreams of either running a sheep farm or beat-boxing his way to a record contract, will the operation be a success?

Pat Mullins

Pat Mullins from Perth is no ordinary housewife. Pat was born with a disability. One of her legs is shorter than the other. As a result, she developed the ability to roll on her side at incredible speeds. Pat was nominated for her endurance roll from Perth to Fremantle and now plans to take on her biggest challenge yet. With her beloved husband Terry as coach, Pat plans to roll on her side from Perth to Uluru.