Jessica Mauboy has taken home the Best Supporting Actress as The Sapphires picked up 6 awards at the AACTA’s (Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts)- Australian film’s premier awards night.

The tale of the all-aboriginal girl band set in the 1960’s and based on a true story has set box office records in Australia and its undeniable charm has already captured the attention of international audiences and will hit US screens on March 22.