Alex Dimitriades spotted on Sydney film set in casual, rugged look

Australian actor Alex Dimitriades was photographed on a film set in Sydney's Mona Vale on Wednesday, the latest sign that the 51-year-old remains active in front of the camera. The actor wore a dirty, worn blue jumper over a white shirt, ripped track pants, sneakers, and carried a tote bag as crew moved around him. His hair is longer and his beard now salt-and-pepper, marking a visual shift from his teen heartthrob days on Heartbreak High.

Dimitriades rose to fame as Nick Poulos, the 'cool guy' high school student at Hartley High on Heartbreak High, a drama that aired in the 1990s. The series ran from 1994 to 1999 on Channel 10 and the ABC and became a cultural hit in Australia and beyond, seen in more than 25 countries. The show tackled issues including racism and adolescence, and Dimitriades' character became one of the defining figures of Australian youth television. His character died in a boxing accident at the end of the first season.

Three decades later, Dimitriades has expanded beyond acting, pursuing music as DJ Boogie Monster, becoming a prominent figure on Sydney's club scene. The transition mirrors a broader trend among former teen stars who diversify their portfolios while maintaining visibility in entertainment. In interviews and profiles over the years, he has described building a second career in music, performing at venues and events across the city and beyond. The nickname DJ Boogie Monster has become a touchstone for fans who first discovered him on-screen and later followed his sets in clubs and festivals.

In recent years, Dimitriades has continued acting, with a credited appearance in the series Bay of Fires, among other projects. The Mona Vale shoot on this occasion appears to be part of another acting project rather than a musical performance. It is not uncommon for Australian performers to juggle screen work with live-DJ gigs, modeling a multifaceted career that blends film, television, and nightlife.

The actor has often reflected on his early fame with a sense of gratitude and pragmatism. In a Daily Mail Australia interview from 2021, he said he felt "very lucky" about how his career unfolded, noting that he was a teenager when The Heartbreak Kid film launched him and that the team "really put me out there." He said he did not fully understand the level of attention at the time and tried to stay grounded, balancing the dream with the realities of growing up in the spotlight. He emphasized that he remained the same person, while also visualizing a long-term path beyond instant stardom.

Dimitriades' acting career has spanned an array of Australian television dramas and films. In addition to Heartbreak High, he appeared in Blue Murder, Underbelly, Secret Circle, Tidelands and The Slap, and acted in the feature Head On. His early work on Heartbreak High helped launch the careers of other Australian actors and contributed to a wave of 1990s television that is still remembered for its frank treatment of social issues. The show's influence endures in discussions of Australian youth culture and television history.