Asher Keddie, one of Australia’s most beloved actresses, is best known for her roles in Fake, Offspring, Strife, and Stateless. While her talent has captivated audiences for decades, many are curious about Asher Keddie’s acclaimed artist husband, Vincent Fantauzzo. Who is this creative artist behind the creative artist?
Let’s dive in.
Who is Asher Keddie’s husband, Vincent Fantauzzo?
As mentioned above, Vincent is an artist. Specifically, he is a prominent portrait artist, regarded for his striking photorealistic portraits. He has won the Archibald People’s Choice Award a record four times!
In the past, his subjects have included Heath Ledger, Hugh Jackman, Baz Luhrmann, and, of course, his wife, Asher Keddie. That is actually how their love story began. In 2012, Vincent painted Asher’s portrait — a piece that won the People’s Choice Award at the 2013 Archibald Prize.
Where is Vincent from?
Born in Manchester, England, Vincent moved to Australia as a child and grew up in Melbourne’s northern suburbs. He had a tough childhood, which included undiagnosed dyslexia and financial struggles, and he ultimately dropped out of school at the age of fourteen. He eventually found his passion for painting and earned a Bachelor and a Master of Fine Arts from RMIT University.
Vincent’s rise to prominence came in 2008 when his portrait of Heath Ledger won the Archibald People’s Choice Award just a month after Heath’s untimely passing. The success catapulted him into the Australian art scene, and his work has since been displayed internationally, including in the United States, India, Vietnam, and Hong Kong.
When did Asher Keddie and Vincent Fantauzzo marry?
In 2014, two years after meeting, Asher and Vincent tied the knot in an intimate ceremony in Fiji. They celebrated their tenth wedding anniversary with a sweet post on Instagram.
Do Asher Keddie and Vincent Fantauzzo have children?
In 2015, they welcomed their son, Valentino. Vincent also has an older son, Luca, from his previous marriage. The couple has kept their family life relatively private, but Asher has spoken about how much they enjoy sharing the parenting experience.
“And if there’s one thing Vincent and I have always discussed openly with the kids, it’s that it’s really important and far more beneficial to our close relationships that we tell the truth. Because we all love each other and want to trust each other,” Asher shared with The Weekly in an interview in 2024.
“I remind them all the time that they’re not going to get in trouble. You can talk to us, your mum and dad, about anything, and you’re not going to be condemned for it. We can help you. We care about each other enough that we can deal with anything.”
Opening up about his struggles
Despite his success, Vincent has faced personal battles. He has openly discussed his struggles with dyslexia and, more recently, the traumatic childhood experiences he kept hidden for years — even from Asher. In an upcoming episode of ABC’s Australian Story (airing Monday, March 3, at 8 pm on ABC), he shares his deeply personal journey, including his complex relationship with his father and how it shaped him as a man and a father.
Catch Vincent sharing his story on Australian Story on March 3, at 7.30pm on ABC and on demand on ABC iView.
