What was your first memory?
Antonia – At the hospital looking up at my Mum just after my brother was born.
What was your favourite toy as a child?
Antonia – Barbies
Any childhood illnesses or injuries?
Antonia – Broken arm, the Mumps, measles, asthma
Any scars from childhood accidents?
Antonia – On my lip, when my sister accidentally pulled me down the stairs
Favourite birthday party?
Antonia – My 8th birthday. Everytone came dressed as lollies!
Favourite birthday cake?
Antonia – A train
Favourite holiday as a child?
Antonia – Going to Awaroa where my family has a batch.
Favourite game as a child?
Antonia – Barbies
Do you remember your first day at school?
Antonia – Little bits. I was really excited.
Did you have many childhood parties?
Antonia – Every birthday
What did you like most about school?
Antonia – Friends
What was your favourite piece of clothing as a child?
Antonia – Pink lycra tights/leggings (cringe!)
Who was your first crush?
Antonia – A boy called Charlie
What was your favourite subject at school?
Antonia – French and English
At what age did you learn to swim?
Antonia – I can’t remember. Maybe 4?
Were you interested in sports?
Antonia – Yes, but not overly interested.
What did the tooth fairy leave you?
Antonia – Only about 50¢! What a cheap-skate!
What was the most memorable thing that you learnt from a teacher?
Antonia – That school is “not a happy home for wayward women”. That was my teachers favourite quote.
What was your first job?
Antonia – An acting job actually. I played Mandy on “Mirror Mirror II”. I was 12.
Favourite children’s tv show?
Antonia – Playschool
Favourite cartoon or movie?
Antonia – Rugrats
Were you ever bullied?
Antonia – Not really.
What were your hobbies as a child?
Antonia – Ballet, jazz, tap, recorder, cricket, guitar, flute and piano.
What did you want to be when you grew up?
Antonia – An actress
The craziest thing you ever did as a child?
Antonia – I ate a snail when my neighbour told me to
Ay embarassing childhood photos?
Antonia – Oh yeah! A lot of naked ones!