Fifi Box
| Fifi Box | |
|---|---|
 Box in September 2011 | |
| Birth name | Fiona Box |
| Born | 5 March 1977 |
| Show |
Fifi, Dave & Fev on Fox FM Melbourne Boxed In With Fifi Box on the Hit Network |
| Station(s) |
Fox FM Melbourne Hit Network |
| Country | Australia |
| Previous show(s) |
Fifi and Jules on Today Network The Shebang on Triple M |
| Website | Fifi & Dave |
Fiona "Fifi" Box[1] (born 5 March 1977) is an Australian radio broadcaster and television presenter.
Career
Box's early career was spent in regional Australia working at stations 2MC/ROXFM Port Macquarie, 3TR Traralgon and 3GG Warragul.
In 2000, Box co-hosted a late-night show on TTFM Melbourne and within months, was picked up by the Triple M network to co-host a national night show based on relationships. When the show came to an end, she moved to the breakfast timeslot to produce Amanda Keller, Mikey Robins and Peter Berner.
In 2003, Box joined the The Shebang on Triple M and stayed with the station until 2008.
Box is perhaps best known on television for her "standout" performance on Dancing with the Stars on the Seven Network in 2007 and regular guest appearances on Sunrise and Thank God You're Here.
In January 2009, Box joined Sunrise as weather presenter where she replaced David Brown and stayed in this position until December 2009. In January 2010, she was appointed as Entertainment Editor on Sunrise where she interviews celebrities and presents entertainment segments. Grant Denyer returned to Sunrise as weather presenter.
In November 2010, it was revealed that Box was hired as a co-host with Jules Lund on Fifi and Jules across the Today Network leaving Friday's show open for Hamish and Andy to do their show. The show started in February 2011.[2]
In November 2013, Box announced that she was going to co-host Fifi & Dave with Dave Thornton on Fox FM in 2014 replacing Jo Stanley and Matt Tilley. In 2016, Brendan Fevola joined the show and it was renamed Fifi, Dave and Fev.
Box joined the cast of Neighbours in July 2016 as Brooke Butler. She made her debut in 28 of September.[3]
Personal life
Box was raised in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia. Her brother is Augie March's keyboardist Kiernan Box.
On 19 November 2012, Box announced that she was pregnant on live radio via her radio show 'Fifi and Jules'. On 17 December, it was reported that Grant Kenny was the father.[4] On 5 April 2013, Box gave birth to a baby girl, named Beatrix 'Trixie' Belle Box.[5][6]
References
- ↑ Tovey, Josephine (19 January 2009). "Fine times for Fifi". The Sydney Morning Herald. Retrieved 11 August 2015.
- ↑ Stephenson, Alison. (24 November 2010) Fifi Box and Jules Lund take over from Hamish Blake and Andy Lee. News.com.au. Retrieved on 24 April 2013.
- ↑ "Fifi Box Joins Neighbours". Yahoo7 TV. 19 July 2016. Retrieved 19 July 2016.
- ↑ Stephenson, Alison. (17 December 2012) Mag reportedly reveals name of Fifi's secret baby daddy. News.com.au. Retrieved on 24 April 2013.
- ↑ Chandra, Jessica (5 April 2013) Fifi Box Welcomes a Baby Girl!. Popsugar.com.au. Retrieved on 24 April 2013.
- ↑ Austereo radio host Fifi Box names her daughter Beatrix Belle Box, news.com.au, 11 April 2013.
External links
| Media offices | ||
|---|---|---|
| Preceded by Nuala Hafner |
Sunrise Entertainment editor January 2010 – December 2012 |
Succeeded by Nelson Aspen |
| Preceded by David Brown |
Sunrise Weather presenter January 2009 – December 2009 |
Succeeded by Grant Denyer |