On Singapore, Karma and dinner with Johnny Depp
Tuesday October 20 2009
Filippa (24) is the Irish agent for the Swedish company Gold Digger founded by her aunts Biggi Lau Thornander and Marina Ebe. Filippa is originally from Sweden and is half Japanese but has lived in Amsterdam, Singapore and London. She is based in Dublin.
When were you happiest? Besides now, my happiest time was when I was in Singapore.
What is your earliest memory? I remember my sister Sophie cutting my hair when I was about four-years-old.
Which living person do you most admire? Both my parents.
What do you most dislike in others? I really can't stand dishonesty.
What would your super power be? I would love to be able to click my heels three times like Dorothy and be wherever I wanted to be in the world.
What is the part of your body you least like? I don't like my feet, because they are really small and it's hard to find shoes that fit sometimes.
If you could bring anyone back from the dead who would it be? I would bring back my Japanese grandad Kiyoyuki.
What is your favourite smell? I love the smell of freshly cut grass.
What is your greatest fear? Spiders, I'm terrified of them!
What is the greatest insult you've ever had directed at you? The insult that I most dislike is when people say 'Oh, you look so tired', when I'm not.
Who or what is the love of your life? My boyfriend, my family and all my friends.
What is the biggest lie you've ever told? I said I had a horse when I was seven, but I didn't. I actually really don't like telling or hearing lies, though. I firmly believe in Karma, and that what goes around, comes around.
If there was a film made of your life, who would play you? I'd love it to be Shannyn Sossamon (the actress who starred in The Rules of Attraction and Moonlight), I think she's gorgeous.
What characteristics have you inherited from your parents? l like to think I've inherited their honesty and their loyalty.
Three people who you would invite to your dream dinner party? Well, I love having dinner with my boyfriend during the week, but if I have one night only, it would be Brandon Flowers from The Killers, the Dalai Lama and Johnny Depp.
When did you last cry? That would be just last week when I was feading My Sister's Keeper by Jodi Picoult. I am quite emotional!
What keeps you awake at night? Nothing really, I sleep like a baby.
What is the worst job you've done? The worst job I've done was helping my father in the garden as a kid, I really don't like gardening!
For more information on Gold Digger, email Filippa at Filippa@golddiggerjewelry.se, www.golddiggerjewelry.se
- Emman Blain