2013 – The year’s bankable stars
1. Hugh Jackman
For the second year in a row, Jackman topped the Encore Score, Encore’s ranking of Australian on-air personalities compiled from a survey of more than 3,000 members of the Australian public. Jackman’s charm, muscles and relatable demeanour continue to win him fans with one survey respondent noting that “although famous, he seems very humble and a dedicated family man”. His turn in blockbuster The Wolverine didn’t hurt his popularity either.
2. Rebecca Gibney
The star of Seven’s enduring drama Packed to the Rafters once again came in second on the Encore Score. The Australian public find Gibney “genuine”, “nice” and “good” and her motherly roles particularly endear her with one survey respondent saying “she feels like the mum you always wanted”. The Seven Network is clearly aware of Gibney’s power and have commissioned a series for 2014 to be produced by her production company with the likeable star in the lead role.
