Suzie Wilks is the new host of Channel Nine’s Postcards travel show and a much-loved Australian celebrity. Here, she gives The Weekly a 60-second insight into her life and her exciting new job.
You are the new host of Channel Nine’s Postcards travel show. Can you tell us a little bit about the show?
A: We show your interesting things to see and do and great places to stay around Victoria. As the host, I also get to interview many celebrities and find out about their favourite holiday destinations and take a sneak peak of their holiday homes. I’m also thrilled to be back working out of my own State.
Do you have any good travel stories of your own?
A: When I was 24, I drove to Northern QLD in a ute with my dog!. I drove up the coast on the way up and inland on the way back. I met some really interesting character and saw wild brumbies and eagles on my travels.
Favourite travel Destination and why?
A: Italy and Paris – I love European architecture and especially love the people, the accents and the food in Italy.
Place you love most in Australia?
A: Red Hill on Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. There are lots of hills, horses and beautiful properties and it’s close to the water.
Three things that make you tick?
A: Animals, friends and family and the countryside.
You never leave home without…
A: Money and my phone!
What’s your motto (s) in life?
A: “Talk from the heart, not the head.”
Book that changed your life?
A: The Power of Now by Eckhart Tolle.
What do you wish you had more time to do?
A: I wish I had more time to dream.
Food you allow yourself to indulge in?
A: Cookies and Cream Ice Cream – I am obsessed!
Favourite thing to do on a lazy Sunday?
A: Walk the dogs and chat to other dog owners in the park, followed by a long lazy lunch with friends that goes well into the evening.
Most memorable career point to date?
A: Hosting three prime time shows at the same time – Changing Rooms, Our House and Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner.
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