On the Ropes (TV series)

Amirah Al-Amir is an aspiring Iraqi-Australian boxing trainer who often has to deal with the physicality and deep-seated culture of misogyny in the sporting world. She works in the family gym in Sydney's western suburbs with world champion father Sami and her two brothers. Amirah secures a debut professional match for her hard-nosed fighter Jess Connor with the help of Strick, Sami's long-time promoter. Her father is furious that she went behind his back and threatens to cut her off. ==Episodes==

• Nicole Chamoun as Amirah Al-Amir • Igal Naor as Sami Al-Amir • Keisha Castle-Hughes as Jessica Connor • Jack Thompson as Strick • Louis Hunter as Lachy • Tyler De Nawi as Hayder Al-Amir • Neveen Hanna as Layla Al-Amir • Claude Jabbour as Tariq Al-Amir • Setareh Naghoni as Ranya • Priscilla Doueihy as Amal • Marlee Barber as Jacinda Jinx Katz • Otis Dhanji as Iggy • Michael Denkha as Ahmad • Bozana Diab as Mina • Nader Hamden as Ben • Wendy Strehlow as Gloria ==Awards and nominations==

The series was nominated for three Logie Awards in 2019; Most Outstanding Miniseries / Telemovie, Most Outstanding Lead Actress (Nicole Chamoun) and Most Outstanding Supporting Actress (Keisha Castle-Hughes). It was also nominated for a 2019 Director's Guild Award for Shannon Murphy, a 2019 Actor's Equity Award for the ensemble cast and a 2019 Writer's Guild Award for Best Miniseries. It is nominated for a 2019 AACTA Award for Best Telefeature or Miniseries. ==See also==