Casting our Ring Girls
Introducing Our Amazing Ring Girls for FENECH
We’re excited to announce the talented women who will be bringing authenticity and energy to the ring in our upcoming feature film FENECH – The Jeff Fenech Story. At Wingman Pictures International, every detail matters, and the inclusion of real ring girls from Australia’s professional fight scene ensures that our fight sequences will feel true to life from the very first round.
Matt Norman, Director:
“By bringing real ring girls into the film, we’re making sure the atmosphere of fight night is captured with absolute honesty. It’s the fine details like this that make the story of Jeff Fenech come alive on screen.”
Leading the Team: Suzanne Salloum
At the forefront of this team is our lead Ring Girl, Suzanne Salloum. Suzanne’s role goes far beyond appearing on screen – she is helping us shape the look, feel, and authenticity of each performance. With her extensive knowledge and real-world experience, Suzanne is guiding our team to capture exactly what it means to be a ring girl in the professional boxing arena. From the stage presence to the nuances of being ringside, her input is vital to bringing this part of the fight world to life.
The Team: Suzanne Salloum, Krystal Dawson, Katie Maconaghie, and Britta Dawson
Joining Suzanne are three of Australia’s best: Krystal Dawson, Katie Maconaghie, and Britta Dawson. These women aren’t just acting the part – they’ve lived it. All of them are real ring girls from Australia’s biggest professional fights, and their presence in the film guarantees the level of authenticity we’re striving for. Each brings their own experience, charisma, and energy, making them a perfect fit for the world we are creating on screen.
Why Authenticity Matters
Director Matt Norman has made it clear: this film must be brutally honest, especially in the big fight scenes. Casting real ring girls alongside real boxing professionals is part of our commitment to ensuring every moment feels genuine. From the sweat and grit of the ring to the glamour and intensity of fight night, our film will showcase the world of boxing as it truly is.
At FENECH, we’re not just telling Jeff’s story – we’re building a world that audiences can believe in. That starts with getting every detail right, and we couldn’t be prouder to have Suzanne, Krystal, Katie, and Britta join us on this journey.
Suzanne Salloum, Lead Ring Girl:
“It’s an honour to be part of this film and to help showcase the role of ring girls the way it really is. Our goal is to bring that authentic energy of the ring straight to the audience.”
Hollywood Actor Rob Morgan joins Fenech as Associate Producer
There are moments in filmmaking when a new collaborator steps into the ring and the whole project feels like it exhales, squares its shoulders, and stands a little taller. Today marks one of those moments for Fenech – The Jeff
Actor and Boxer Alex Baum joins Fenech as Mark Cribb
Actor, martial artist, and rising talent steps into one of the film’s most important early-career rivals – with real boxing pedigree behind him. There’s a special alchemy that happens when a performer arrives with both the artistic instincts of an actor
Award Winning sound mixer Phil Heywood Joins the Crew
We are incredibly proud to announce that acclaimed re-recording mixer Phil Heywood has officially joined the team for Fenech – The Jeff Fenech Story. With a career spanning some of the biggest and boldest soundscapes in Australian cinema, Phil brings