They’re smart and sexy, with talent in spades. The Weekly talks to some of our favourite Aussie blokes about what they value most and the women they love.
Andrew Rochford, 7pm Project panellist, doctor, 31
Who is the woman you most admire?
My wife. She’s really quite inspiring. She’s capable, she’s ambitious, she’s got a great sense of humour and she impresses me.
What trait do you most admire in a woman?
Probably ambition. There’s something about an ambitious woman who’s not afraid to take on a few challenges in life. That’s always impressed me.
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What do you like about medicine?
I enjoy the challenge. I have always enjoyed interacting with people. I like the responsibility of it, that you can’t necessarily do a second rate job.
Where did you take your wife on your first date?
We went to a quiet bar in North Sydney and just talked and talked. There was nothing flash about it. I was dressed really badly in pants that were too short for me. She says she must have seen something in me because it was really hard to get past those pants.
Do you have any advice for women from a man’s perspective?
The one thing for me is to be yourself, to make fun of yourself, to have a bit of a laugh. That to me is exceptionally attractive … don’t take yourself too seriously.
Manu Feildel, Celebrity chef, 38.
What trait do you most admire in a woman?
She must have a head on her shoulders. She needs to be able to have a conversation, talk about things. She can be the most beautiful woman on the planet, but if she’s not intelligent, see you later.
What woman do you most admire?
My mum because she brought me up well so I am who I am today and she is always there for me. She also cooks fantastic food.
What is your greatest vice?
I would like many wives. I love women.
What is your greatest pleasure?
My son [Jonti]. He is the reason that I wake up every morning. Everything I do is for him.
What would your last meal be?
Bacon. I love bacon. A bacon and egg sandwich.
David Wenham, Actor, 45
Who is the woman you most admire?
My mother, definitely. She was an extraordinary woman. She has only recently passed away. My other half, Kate, my kids — both girls — then after that, it’s a tricky one.
What’s something the public doesn’t know about you?
I was a really good lawn bowler when I was younger. [I’d play with a drama school friend] because we thought we’d clean up on the circuit and maybe win a little bit of money. We won a lot of meat trays and chicken trays, but we didn’t win terribly much money.
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What would you be doing if not acting?
God only knows. I have no idea because I don’t really have any other skill and I’ve got to say I’m not proud of that.
What has been your favourite role?
I don’t have one particular favourite. I’ve got a few, for various reasons. The Boys, Gettin’ Square — Johnny Spitieri, that’s a role that lives on and on. Being given the opportunity to be part of amazing films in history, like Lord Of The Rings, that’s pretty special.
What’s the one piece of advice that you would give women from a male perspective?
I don’t think I could give a piece of advice. I’m of the belief that women are of the smarter sex in so many different ways. I think that men could learn far more from women than women could learn from men.
David Wenham’s latest film, Oranges And Sunshine, is playing in cinemas.
Read more of this story in the July issue of The Australian Women’s Weekly.
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