Robbie Magasiva answers some candid everyday questions …
The state of my hair is …
An afro! I was going to get a haircut today, but my barber has changed ownership. Now I’m lost and don’t know where to go!
The state of my heart is …
Seventy-five percent healed. That’s pretty good because when do our hearts ever fully heal?
The state of my undies drawer is …
Very organised. It’s spread out with skinny undies through to big undies! Most of the time I wear mintwear, which is my mate’s label. They’re the most comfortable I’ve ever worn.
Robbie Magasiva as Will Jackson on Wentworth
The best accessory I ever bought was …
Boots. I’ve spent a lot of money on boots. Big, thick, leather workman boots and I gravitate to Red Wing.
The best thing about being on Wentworth was …
The scripts and working with those amazing women over eight great seasons.
The worst thing about being on Wentworth was …
Being away from home, especially through the Covid lockdowns. Also, in all honesty, I didn’t like what they did with Will Jackson’s character in the last episodes. I wasn’t happy with where they left him.
The most famous person I’ve met is …
Taika Waititi (Thor: Ragnarok), but he’s a mate of mine. But I did meet Kristen Stewart (The Twilight Saga) at one of his parties!
Back in high school, I was …
A jock, but I was also into drama. Our school was unique in terms of accepting the arts as well as rugby. I was able to do both, including theatre sports at night.
If I could have one superpower it would be …
The power to fly! Imagine soaring through the sky!
People don’t know that I once …
Was a postman for four years. Luckily there were no dogs on my route!
My Samoan heritage is …
Something I’ve learnt throughout the years to be proud of. I want to learn more about my family and what it means to be Samoan. I’m listening more and more to the stories my father tells me.
My autobiography would be called …
It Was a Shitfight!
When alone in my car I …
Listen to podcasts and lots of music. It’s a wide and varied range and depends on my mood. Except for Barbra Streisand, which is reserved for when I’m on my motorbike!
I’m shit scared of …
Not getting a lot of my goals done due to procrastination. But I’m also shit scared of my babies passing on before me. Every parent would fear that.
If you want to make my blood boil, start talking about …
Racism and bullies.
My most embarrassing moment on set was …
When I got a hard-on during a sex scene, and the boom operator noticed it!
The last time I laughed hysterically was …
With my mates. In the Polynesian culture, when we get together, we tend to laugh hysterically a lot. It’s hilarious itself because we all laugh like hyenas!
My favourite all-time television character is …
The Greatest American Hero (William Katt). He was never the perfect hero. He could fly but he was always terrible at landing!
My secret food indulgence is …
Whittaker’s Almond Gold Milk Chocolate and the Peanut Slab Bar! I’m one of those people who must finish off a block of chocolate because I’d otherwise be thinking about it all night.
Robbie Magasiva dragging it up!
New Zealand is …
Home. The whole thing about my parents coming here was that it gave them a better opportunity, and they achieved that. New Zealand has allowed me to do what I’m doing now.
The song that makes me smile and want to dance is …
Tie A Yellow Ribbon Round the Ole Oak Tree by Tony Orlando and Dawn.
Dressing in drag is …
My inner spirit. It’s a lot harder to bring that out now in our current climate, but when it’s out I feel like someone else. Dressing in drag gave me so much confidence that I felt invincible. I think that would be my real superpower – being a drag queen!
People often mistake me for …
Jay Laga’aia (Star Wars: Attack of the Clones) a girl on Wentworth thought I was him for real. People also mistake me for Stephen Kearney who was a New Zealand Rugby League footballer and coached the Melbourne Storm.
My gay mates are …
Absolutely filthy! The things you guys say and talk about! (Laughs)
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