Derek Boyer

Derek Boyer is a Fijian-Australian powerlifter, former strongman, and actor who was born in Lautoka. He competed in the World's Strongest Man contest seven times and made the finals in 1997. His twelve Australia's Strongest Man wins came between 2000 and 2011, and he also claimed many powerlifting titles in Australia. In Brisbane in 2005 he set a Guinness World Record by hauling a Kenworth K104 truck weighing 51,840 kg across a 100 ft course. On television he played Thunder in the 2008 revival of Australian Gladiators, specializing in strength events such as Duel, Whiplash, and Sumo Ball. He portrayed Bubbles in the SBS program Housos and returned to the role in season seven of Pizza in 2021. His other appearances include Big Brother Australia in 2012 and Bogan Hunters in 2014, where he was a celebrity judge.