Tell us a fun fact about yourself!
When I was young I hardly ever played basketball, I was actually a netball player.
What do you love the most about basketball and running your own club?
No matter what sport you’re involved with, community and relationships is what I love the most and the strong sense of belonging. One of the most rewarding parts is to watch a child pick up a basketball for the first time and watch them gain confidence and realise their full potential.
What are you most passionate about?
My family – my family have and still do play a huge part in my life. My parents instilled in me from a young age that by knowing who I am and where I come from nothing else mattered. I continue to emulate this through my family first, and secondly throughout our basketball club and wider community. Little Crete is the safe space for our children to be just just that.
What would your last meal be?
Creamed Paua (abalone) and Aunty Angies NZ fried bread – yum! Or Mum’s boil up with fresh white bread and butter.
What was your most memorable moment?
Childhood memories… growing up closely with my three siblings and with my 90-plus first cousins ! My father had 12 siblings – and although we had nothing, we had everything – family!
What was your favourite subject in school?
I always loved the sciences, physics, chemistry but human biology was my favourite subject.
What event, past or present, would you like to witness?
I hope to witness my children living good lives, growing old, and having a flourishing family tree.
Which six dinner guests, dead or alive, would you invite to dinner?
Both my grandmothers Raihania and Anita, both were strong women and both were extremely influential to who I am today. Miss Toulmin, a primary school teacher that always told me I can be anything I want to be. My Mum Juline and my Dad Robert simply because I know they love me, and lastly my husband Api who is always in the background supporting me.
What are you currently listening to/watching or reading?
I don’t have much time to do any of that but when I do, Ub40 on the iPod and Twilight for something nostalgic.
How would you describe your fashion sense?
Mum bun, tights and little bit of I just woke up!
Have you ever had a pet that has made an impact on your life?
We had a black bunny named Everest! Unfortunately, he passed away last year and it totally devastated our family. It was truly like losing a family member.
If you had to compete on MasterChef, what dish would you cook?
A share platter seafood boil. It’s one of my faves to feed our big family.
Where is your dream holiday destination?
Bali! We go there every year as a family and it’s still a dream.
