Interview with Miriama took place on 28th October 2001 on the Atlantis High Message board. I hope you don't mind me using your replies fans! Questions are in orange, Miriamas answers are in yellow - enjoy! surfing boy Do you have a boyfriend? No! How old r u? I'm 25. What else have u been in apart from Atlantis High. Shortland Street, The Tribe and I've just finished a series of Mercy Peak. I've also done a few adverts and some theatre work. Where are you from? Originally I grew up in Wellington but now I live in Auckland. Superhero Were you in the Cloud 9 series William Tell? Or Swiss family Robison? I was Princess Moya in Swiss Family Robinson. What do you think of the tradgety of Sept 11th? It's just terrible. Unbelievable. sophiestrophy What nationality are you? I am a big fan of Atlantis High and think you are terrific in it. Wish you were in it more though. I'm New Zealand Maori but my mother has French and Spanish blood too. *Octavia* Have you got any nicknames? Straws 'cause I like strawberries. How tall are you? I think I'm about 173cms. Have u a best friend on the set? (TT and AH) I got on really well with one of the make-up artists particularly although all the cast got on too. Lauren Horsley (Sabrina) was my mate on Atlantis high. Do u get to see Amy Morrison,Ella Wilks, Sarah Major and Ashwath Sundarasen? Would u want them to come back? Can u tell me why they left? They had left by the time Moz had come in to the Tribe so I can't help you there! What´s your opinion about Caleb Ross,Dwayne Cameron and Richard Lambeth? They're all really funny, really cool guys. Who´s your fav actor and actress of TT and AH? Actor from TT would have to be Bray and actress would be Amber. AH Coach Shane and Sabrina/Violet How was your first screen kiss? And with who? My first screen kiss was Kieren Hutchinson on Swiss Family Robinson. It was fine 'cause he was a cool guy. With who stay you at the cast house together?(TT and AH) Tori, Richard, Todd, and Lucy. Where do you live and where were you born? I was born in Rotorua in NZ and grew up in Wellington. I now live in Auckland. Can u drive? Yes! Do u smoke? No Do u take the part of Moz in Series 4? I can't answer that! How old R Megan and Monique? I really don't know that one! Is the size of feets the same in NZ and US? I don't know, I think so! Which is your fav episode of The Tribe? And why? I liked it when Moz joined forces with Ebony in the Tribe. Who´s your fav charakter? It's Bray and Amber How are Jacob Tomuri and Michelle Ang in real life? Do u like them? Yes, Jacob'e awesome and Michelle's really sweet. Do u like Moz and Vita in real life? Yes I do. What´s your fav colour? Orange. Do u like singing and dancing? I love it and I think I'm pretty okay at both! What´s your fav drink and food? Bananas and Spirulina When u are on set,who do u hang out with? I hung out with everyone as we share the same camper. Who was the first person u met when u first arrived in Wellington for filming? Umm, Everyone altogether really. Do u ever date cast members? No Who do u think has the best chemistry on the show? Amber and Bray Svetland What do you think of your fansites/fanclubs/groups etc? Everyone's been really supportive and friendly. What is your full name? Miriama Te Rangimarie Smith Where are you from? I was born in Rotorua, grew up in Wellington and live in Auckland (all in NZ) What's it like working with the AH/Tribe cast? So much fun! Which do you prefer working on? The Tribe or AH? I loved Atlantis High. What scent do you use? I wear Body Shop vanilla oil. What kind of music are you into? I really like Mowtown and soul. What is your room like? Very styly! If you could be one person, dead or alive for a day, who would you be? I think I would be one of the Royal family from Monacco. The same as above but permenantly? Just myself. I'm pretty happy being me! Do you drive and if so, what car do you drive? I drive a little light blue VW beetle. Mystical Dreamer Which character did you most enjoy playing, Vita or Moz? Vita Does the accent you use for Vita get on your nerves as much as it gets on mine? No! Moz is my favourite tribe character... Is she in series 4? I can't tell you! kirstie Were u born in nz? Yes, in Rotorua Wots ur fav film of all time? "Life is Beautiful" and "Grease" Who do u get on with best from the cast of the tribe and atlantis high? Lauren Horsley from Atlantis High (Sabrina) and Tori Spence from The Tribe Are u in tribe 4? I can't tell you! Would u like there to be a atlantis high 2? Yes! Do u like to travel and wot is ur fav place to visit? I love travelling and my favourite place is Italy Do u have any advice for people like me trying to get into acting? Never give up! Who did u prefer to play moz or vita and who are u more like out of the two? I like to play Vita and I'm more like her Camilla How did you get into acting and how many people wanted to get the same part? I got into acting through dancing and I'm not too sure how many people went for my part. [*Orchid*] What do you like to do in your free time? I like to go to the gym. Faith2001 If you could work with anybody who would it be? I'd love to work with Nelson Mandela. Which out of the three did you most enjoy filming?(Shortland street, AH, or the Tribe) Atlantis High Did you watch the Tribe before you joined the cast? Yes I did. And How long did it take you to grow your hair that long? I've had it long since I was about 15 and it took it a couple of years for it to grow that long. back to top