Body and Soul: Caroline Twohig, News Presenter

Caroline Twohig, News Presenter.
Tuesday December 01 2009
Caroline Twohig, is the 3e news anchor. She studied for a degree in television production after studying at Cholaiste Dhulaigh and the University of Wolverhampton. She joined TV3 five years ago.
What is your greatest fear? I try not to dwell on any of them, but the thoughts of losing any of my family really scares me. A younger cousin was very sick a few years ago and I'll never forget the fear we all felt. Thankfully he made a full recovery but I'd never like to go through that again. Apart from that I'm not too bad on the scaredy cat front. I think fear only works if you let it in.
What is your earliest memory? I clearly remember playing with my sisters when I was about three and they kept pinching my cheeks and laughing. I couldn't understand why but, looking back at the pictures, I had the pudgiest cheeks!
What makes you sad? I'm a bit of a softie. Anyone I care about being hurt, of course. But those Concern ads get me every time.
Which living person do you most admire and why? My mother, for more reasons than I could possibly list.
What would your super-power be? Moving things with my mind -- sometimes you want to lie on the couch and have things come to you!
If you could change one thing about your past, what would it be? Probably some of these answers! But you can't go back, so there's no point in mulling over the past.
How often do you exercise? Twice or three times a week, but not very strenuously. I like walking and jogging, which are nice and easy.
What is the part of your body you least like? I couldn't possibly say or I'd be even more paranoid -- I dislike different parts all the time but you have to be comfortable overall. If you don't like yourself, no one else will.
If you could bring anyone back from the dead who would it be? My nana, who I never met, but feel like I know from all the family stories.
What is your favourite smell? Oil of Ulay, or Olay as it's called now. My mam used to use the face cream and it reminds me of giving her a kiss goodbye before going to school.
What is the greatest insult you've ever had directed at you? When I was an extra in Braveheart when I was about 12, Mel Gibson called me "little girl with the stick". I was disgusted and reminded him that I had a name -- so that was him told!
What living person do you most dislike? I'm not too fond of George W Bush.
If there was a film made of your life, who would play you? I'd love to say Monica Bellucci but that's aiming slightly high. It'd be an actress from one of those made-for-TV movies.
What characteristics have you inherited from your parents? Open-mindedness, creativity, strength and compassion.
Three people who you would invite to your dream dinner party? George Clooney, Billy Connolly and Daniel Merriweather, for laughter, charm, looks and music.
When did you last cry? I cried laughing when I was out with a friend last Friday night. It was full-on tears streaming down my face. You can't beat a good laugh.
- Emma Blain