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Australia Jessica Mauboy is an acclaimed Australian singer and actress known for her powerful vocals and acting roles in films and television.
Jessica Mauboy was announced as a ghd ANZ ambassador for 2023, partnering with the brand for a 12-month period. This involved social media presence to her large Instagram following and media engagements. The partnership was later extended, with Jessica becoming the face of ghd's Duet Style product.
Jessica Mauboy co-launched Desert Rose, an SPF skincare brand featuring Australian botanicals. The brand focuses on protecting diverse skin types and tones, and was launched around the same time as her album, 'Desert Rose.'
Jessica Mauboy appeared in TV commercials for Head & Shoulders shampoo in 2007.
In April 2009, Jessica collaborated with Bloom Cosmetics to create two designer collection nail polishes. Sales from these products were donated to Children's Hospital Foundations Australia.
Jessica Mauboy became the new face of the video game Nintendogs + Cats 3DS in October 2010, partnering with RSPCA and Nintendo to promote the game.
In December 2010, Jessica teamed up with clothing label KuKu to launch her five-dress fashion range, available at Myer stores across Australia.
Jessica Mauboy was announced as an ambassador for the NRL in February 2013, featuring in their TV advertising campaign singing her cover of Etta James' "Something's Got a Hold on Me," the theme song for the 2013 NRL season.
In March 2013, Jessica became the ambassador for the Woolworths Earn & Learn program, which provides educational resources to Australian schools and early learning centers. She appeared in two TV commercials for the program.
In 2014, Jessica Mauboy became an ambassador for Swisse, a health and wellness company.
Jessica was featured in a Telstra television commercial in 2014 as part of their commitment to customers campaign.
In May 2015, Jessica became the new face for Target Australia's Womenswear, representing the brand for a year.
Jessica launched her first fragrance, Be Beautiful, on October 30, 2015. Developed in partnership with BrandPoint, the fragrance was inspired by her hometown of Darwin.
In February 2017, Jessica Mauboy became the ambassador for Foxtel's new Fox League channel, dedicated to screening rugby league. She appeared in a television commercial to promote the channel.
Jessica Hilda Mauboy was born on August 4, 1989, in Darwin, Northern Territory, Australia. Her father, Ferdy, is of Indonesian descent, and her mother, Therese, is an Indigenous Australian from the Kuku Yalanji people. Mauboy’s musical journey began early, singing in her church choir with her grandmother. At age fourteen, she won the Telstra Road to Tamworth competition in 2004, which led to a recording deal with Sony Music Australia and the release of a country-inspired rendition of “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.” Disappointment followed when the song was unsuccessful, leading her back to Darwin before emerging on a larger stage.
Mauboy gained national recognition in 2006 as the runner-up on the fourth season of *Australian Idol*. Following her success on the show, she signed a recording contract with Sony Music Australia. Her debut live album, *The Journey* (2007), reached number four on the ARIA Albums Chart. She briefly joined the girl group Young Divas in 2007 before releasing her debut studio album, *Been Waiting* (2008). This album featured the number-one single “Burn” and became the second highest-selling Australian album of 2009. Her second studio album, *Get ‘Em Girls* (2010), showcased a more R&B sound, producing four platinum singles. Mauboy’s third album, *Beautiful* (2013), included top-ten hits like “Pop a Bottle (Fill Me Up)” and “Never Be the Same.”
Beyond music, Mauboy has built a significant acting career. She debuted in *Bran Nue Dae* (2010) and later starred in *The Sapphires* (2012), a role that earned her an AACTA Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role. In 2016, she took on the lead role of Billie Carter in the television drama series *The Secret Daughter*, releasing two soundtrack albums, one of which made her the first Indigenous artist to achieve a number-one album on the ARIA Albums Chart. She represented Australia at the Eurovision Song Contest in 2018 and has served as a coach on *The Voice Australia* from 2021 to 2023. In 2025, Mauboy was inducted into the National Indigenous Music Awards Hall of Fame, coinciding with the launch of her independent label, Jamally.
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