Arozak Salam (Ozak) was born and raised in Indonesia. His journey of self-discovery commenced in 2010 when he became a youth ambassador for the Australia-Indonesia Youth Exchange Program (AIYEP). This experience inspired him to make a significant choice in 2011: relocating to Australia to create a new life from the ground up.

 

Relocating to Australia from a developing country was far from the experience depicted in the "Eat Pray Love" movie and book. Initially, Ozak’s immigration journey was restricted to an 18-month temporary visa. Despite numerous challenges, Ozak succeeded in obtaining both Permanent Residence and Australian citizenship. His experiences settling in Australia are chronicled in his memoir, “I Am That Unicorn – Memoir of an Indonesian Queer,” which is available at local bookstores and can be ordered online here.

 

Ozak's lifelong love for singing complements his writing; singing has been his main creative passion since his teens. He performed as a vocalist in a band in Indonesia and appeared on National TV. Upon moving to Australia, he began busking on the streets and in cafes. In 2016, he released the single "Like A Unicorn," dedicated to the LGBTQIA+ community in Indonesia, which faced increased oppression from the government at that time. In early 2024, Ozak completed an intensive DJ course at Sydney DJ School, and soon after, he was accepted to compete in Australia's largest DJ competition, YourShot. He participated in a five-week mentorship with prominent Sydney DJs and attended a music industry workshop featuring guest speaker Tiger Lily. Ozak adopted the DJ name Java Jaxx. At the end of the competition, he received an honorable mention after competing against hundreds of aspiring DJs. Java Jaxx's music centers on Tribal House and Circuit House. Some of the music footages can be found here.

 

The performing arts have enabled Ozak to embrace his alter ego, Tess OZteron. He has performed as a burlesque dancer in cities such as Perth, Melbourne, and Sydney, as well as in Europe. Tess OZteron was crowned Mr. Boylesque Perth 2016 and represented Australia that same year at the Vienna Boylesque Festival 2016. Some footage from his boylesque performances is available here.

 

As a performer, Ozak has worked with numerous photographers on photoshoots, ranging from creative campaigns to capturing his fitness journey. Some of the outcomes from these photo sessions can be viewed here.