20/20: Stan the man

Published: 8:46AM Wednesday November 25, 2009 Source: 20/20

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Stan the man
We meet the Kiwi kid being idolised by Australia! Stan Walker is hot - but his chilling upbringing will leave you cold. If you've followed Australian Idol, you will know he's the product of a Once Were Warriors upbringing. But did you know Australia's new sex symbol was also the victim of sexual abuse? Stan Walker talks exclusively to 20/20 about his tragic childhood and newfound fame. Check out tvnz.co.nz's Australian Idol site here

Blown away
Johanna Orozco seemed to have it all - until jealousy and rage changed her life forever. Juan Ruiz, once the love of her life, fired a shotgun at her head and since then the once pretty and popular teenager has endured a medical marathon of reconstructive surgery. The hideous crime shattered her face, but not her beauty. A remarkable story of courage, strength and grace.

The terrible tic
One little girl's struggle with unwanted tics. Thirteen-year-old Isabella loves to sing, dance, write poetry and dreams of being an actress. But Tourette Syndrome has left her a stranger in her own body. Home has become a safe haven from the judgement of the outside world. However, if you look beyond the screaming and twitching you'll meet a truly remarkable girl.

Cat women
They are a mysterious breed - women who fill their homes with cats instead of kids. Why do they do it? Are they just crazy for cats, just crazy, or is there more to their feline fancy than meets the eye?

PLUS: 20/20 has an exclusive peak at Rihanna's new video, Russian Roulette.

The best of New Zealand and international current affairs - 20/20 - presented by Miriama Kamo with reporters Sonya Wilson, Beth Roche and Hugh Hughes.

Catch 20/20 on Thursday night at 9.30 on TV2.

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