Mojean Aria on getting tick of approval from Naomi Watts

He’s the up and coming Australian actor who received a mammoth boost after winning the 2017 Heath Ledger scholarship.

And Mojean Aria, has revealed that the prestigious award had opened plenty of doors for the burgeoning star.

‘It’s shifted things for me so much and it was an amazing experience,’ he told the publication.’

Mojean was given the tick of approval for the scholarship by Hollywood A-lister and former flame of Heath’s Naomi Watts.

He was also given the nod from the likes of Hollywood veteran Gary Oldman, Glee writer Ryan Murphy and fellow Australian actress Jacqueline Mckenzie. 

Mojean added that the nod was made extra special given that he was a relative unknown and had no representation.

‘I know I was the only one as a finalist who was completely unrepresented at the time,’ he said. 

Good company: Mojean was given the tick of approval for the scholarship by Hollywood A-lister and former flame of Heath’s Naomi Watts (pictured) and such luminaries as Gary Oldman and Glee writer Ryan Murphy

Foot in the door: ‘It’s shifted things for me so much and it was an amazing experience,’ he told Confidential

‘I went in with no Australian representatives, no American representatives. So, when i won it, I had the ability to meet any agent or any manager. i could walk into any office.’ 

The son of Iranian immigrants, Mojean is now based in Los Angeles but has headed back home to shoot the four-part SBS crime drama Dead Lucky alongside Rachel Griffiths.

Mojean revealed to the publication that he  was impressed with Rachel’s lack of ego.

‘Where I am in my career and she is in her career is a little different right now and she has a bigger trailer than me, but she’s like “come use it.” 

Coming attractions: The son of Iranian immigrants, Mojean is now based in Los Angeles but has headed back home to shoot the four-part SBS crime drama Dead Lucky alongside Rachel Griffiths (pictured)