Luke Jacobz

Luke Jacobz (born Luke Jacob Ashwood; 14 February 1981) is an Australian actor and television presenter. He is best known for his roles as Zac Croft in Heartbreak High, Patrick Brewer in McLeod's Daughters, Angelo Rosetta in Home and Away, and as presenter of the Australian version of The X Factor. Early life Jacobz was born Luke Jacob Ashwood. Jacobz is a screen name, derived from adding a 'z' to the actor's middle name. He has one brother. Jacobz appeared in a high school production of The Man of Steel in 1995. Career Jacobz came to public attention when he starred as Zac Croft for two years on the Australian teen drama television series Heartbreak High. He later moved on to hosting television programs such as The Big Arvo and Popstars Live. Jacobz made a return to acting in McLeod's Daughters as Patrick Brewer, appearing on the show between 2005 and 2008. From 2008 until 2011, Jacobz played Angelo Rosetta in the Australian soap opera Home and Away. He was only originally supposed to be in the serial for six months, but proved popular with viewers. Jacobz's character was written out after producers felt that he had done everything they wanted him to do.