Olympic breakdancer Gunn joins Born Bred Talent
Gunn partners with Born Bred Talent following viral Olympic breakdancing moment
Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn, renowned for her viral Olympic breakdancing performance, has partnered with influencer talent agency Born Bred Talent. The 36-year-old Australian gained global attention after scoring zero points during breakdancing’s Olympic debut in Paris.
Born Bred Talent, which represents notable social media figures from Australia and New Zealand, now includes Gunn in its roster. The agency also manages The Inspired Unemployed, a comedy duo recently dropped by Spotify after three podcast seasons. This week, contact details for the agency’s general manager, Stephanie Scicchitano, appeared in Gunn’s Instagram bio.
A public relations expert suggested Gunn aims to leverage her newfound fame through this agency. However, they noted she has been slow to capitalise on her viral moment. “If she were serious, she should have appeared on several international talk shows by now,” the expert commented. Gunn has received global attention, yet her management’s notable effort so far is a pre-recorded message for the Logies.
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Rachael Gunn, the Australian breakdancer with a "PhD in cultural movement" giving us her performance at the Olympics.
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During the TV Week Logies on Sunday, Gunn encouraged winners to try her signature moves. In the pre-recorded video, she congratulated nominees and invited them to celebrate with her unique dance styles. Host Sam Pang jokingly remarked that while young Olympian Arisa Trew’s parents promised her a pet duck, Gunn’s parents pledged breakdancing lessons.
Gunn recently addressed the backlash from her Olympic performance, expressing shock at the negativity. She dismissed allegations regarding her qualification for the Olympics, referring to statements from the Australian Olympic Committee and AusBreaking Instagram page.
Despite not scoring in her matches, Gunn’s fearless and inventive routines captivated audiences. The Macquarie University lecturer, who holds a PhD in breakdancing and dance culture, showcased distinctive moves like kangaroo hopping and the ‘sprinkler.’
Currently, Gunn is on a pre-planned European holiday with her husband and breaking coach, Samuel Free, and did not return to Australia with the rest of the team.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Here are some common questions asked about this news
Who is Rachael Gunn?
Rachael ‘Raygun’ Gunn is an Australian breakdancer who went viral after her Olympic performance in Paris.
Why did Rachael Gunn go viral?
Gunn went viral for her unique and creative breakdancing routines despite not scoring points in the Olympics.
What agency has Rachael Gunn signed with?
Rachael Gunn has signed with Influencer Marketing Agency Born Bred Talent.
What did Rachael Gunn do during the Logies telecast?
Gunn made a surprise appearance encouraging nominees to try her ‘signature moves’ in a pre-recorded message.
How has Rachael Gunn responded to backlash?
Gunn acknowledged the hate and urged people to refer to statements by the AOC and related social media pages.
