shortland street

Actor, writer and director Tim Balme has had a full and varied career.  His work has included Braindead, Shortland Street, Outrageous Fortune, Mercy Peak, The Almighty Johnsons and his current project The Brokenwood Mysteries.   We chatted about how Tim got his start in acting, working with Peter Jackson, how he approaches his craft and his experience stripping!  Great chat!

We're bombarded with images and accounts of celebs whipping themselves into shape and transforming their bodies. Is it as simple as a lifestyle change and following the diet, exercise or product/app advice on offer from the celeb? 

This week actor, fitness guru and trainer to the stars Joe Naufahu pops in to give us a peek into the secret world of celebrity training!

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Actor Stelios Yiakmis has made a name for himself in both New Zealand and Australia playing roles on Shortland Street, McLeod's Daughters, All Saints, Underbelly, Street Legal, The Blue Rose and acclaimed 2006 movie Jindabyne. Does he really believe he’s a lesbian, an embodiment of God and a spectator to the end of the world? We find out! We also speak briefly to Nick Poortman as he waits to board the plane, heading to his new life in L.A.