These five local personalities stand out among the hundreds of people we met in 2013. Read their incredible stories, then tell us who you would add to the list.
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THE EMBALMER
Jan Field, Southern Highlands
Jan Field has wanted to work with the dead since the age of five. Her mother, horrified and embarrassed by the idea, would clip her daughter over the head whenever she mentioned it. Jan eventually got her wish. Jodie Duffy gets to know the embalmer here.
THE ENTERTAINER
Rohan Herring, Wollongong
The Illawarra's collective heart swelled with pride when Wollongong singer Rohan Herring appeared on Seven's talent show The X Factor. He had both the audience and judges captivated, first with his moving 'back story', then his stirring performance. Emma Spillett recaps the episode here.
THE SHAPESHIFTER
Asher Prior, Warilla
It's official, this Warilla mum has a world-class physique. In March, the primary school teacher muscled up against the big guns of bodybuilding to make her dreams come true. Cydonee Mardon reveals her grueling training regime here.
THE COMEBACK KID
Josh Dugan
Let's be honest. Who thought Canberra's problem child would finish the NRL season with rep credentials, smarter drinking (and Twitter) habits and a baby boy to boot? He showed us. Tim Keeble reports on his future with the Dragons here.
THE GUITAR PRODIGY
Jack Heath, Woonona
Jack is a synesthete - when he hears music he also sees a visual representation of it, experiencing musical notes almost like they're art. Benjamin Long introduces us to the teen with the rare sixth sense here.
Who would you add to the list? Let us know in the comments below.
