Fifi Box
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Fifi Box is an Australian radio broadcaster and television personality, formerly hosting The Shebang
with Marty Sheargold
on Triple M
, and presenter on the Seven Network's
Sunrise
program.
In 2009, Box started presenting her new radio program 'The Fifi Box Show' with rotating presenters on the Today Network
each Saturday morning for two hours, networked across Australia. Guests on the show have included Hamish Blake
, Andy Lee
, Angus Sampson
, Megan Gale
, Glenn Robbins
, Stephen Curry
, Tom Gleisner
and Josh Lawson
. In 2011, she began hosting the 'Fifi and Jules Show' with Jules Lund and Byron Cooke, which took over the 2dayFM drive slot from the Hamish and Andy Show from Monday to Thursday.
In 2011 Box joined Jules Lund
filling the Drive Slot (4-6pm) on the Today network
Monday to Thursday, leaving Friday's show open for Hamish and Andy to do their show.
after mixing Pimms and lemonade
in a vase.
The Shebang
The Shebang was a radio show broadcast weekday mornings from 6am to 9am AEST in Sydney, Australia on 2MMM, the local Triple M outlet. It was hosted by Marty Sheargold, Fifi Box and Paul Murray with Anthony Maroon as the show anchor...
with Marty Sheargold
Marty Sheargold
Martin "Marty" Sheargold is an Australian stand-up comedian and radio broadcaster. He is best known for his role on the Triple M radio show The Shebang with Fifi Box...
on Triple M
Triple M
The Triple M Network is an active rock radio network in Australia owned by media company Austereo, who also own the Today Network.- History :...
, and presenter on the Seven Network's
Seven Network
The Seven Network is an Australian television network owned by Seven West Media Limited. It dates back to 4 November 1956, when the first stations on the VHF7 frequency were established in Melbourne and Sydney.It is currently the second largest network in the country in terms of population reach...
Sunrise
Sunrise (TV program)
Sunrise is an Australian breakfast television program, broadcast on the Seven Network. On weekdays the programme follows Seven Early News, and runs from 6am through to 9am.-History:...
program.
In 2009, Box started presenting her new radio program 'The Fifi Box Show' with rotating presenters on the Today Network
Today Network
The Today Network is a network of Contemporary Hit Radio stations run by Southern Cross Austereo in Australia.-Affiliates:-History:The Today Network started when the Austereo Radio Network secured the first commercial FM licence in Adelaide in 1980. Austereo launched a station called Double SA FM,...
each Saturday morning for two hours, networked across Australia. Guests on the show have included Hamish Blake
Hamish Blake
Hamish Donald Blake is an Australian comedian, actor, author and bodybuilder from Melbourne, Australia. Since 2003, he has worked with Andy Lee as part of the comedy duo Hamish and Andy. The pair have performed live and on television and radio, most notably with their drive-time radio program...
, Andy Lee
Andy Lee
Andy Lee is the name of:* Andy Lee , Australian comedian* Andy Lee , American football player* Andy Lee , Irish boxer* Andy Lee , South Korean singer and actor...
, Angus Sampson
Angus Sampson
Angus Murray Lincoln Sampson is an Australian actor, voice-over artist, director and writer based in Los Angeles and Melbourne.-Early life:Sampson was born in Sydney, Australia. A former ward of the state, he was educated at the Trinity Grammar School in Sydney prior to winning a place at The...
, Megan Gale
Megan Gale
Megan Kate Gale is an Australian model and actress.- Career :Born in Perth, Western Australia, Megan Gale's father is English and mother is part Maori and is the youngest of three children with two older brothers.-Modeling:...
, Glenn Robbins
Glenn Robbins
Glenn Maxwell Robbins is an Australian comedian, writer and actor.Robbins attended Strathmore Secondary College and graduated in 1975...
, Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry
Stephen Curry is an Australian comedian and actor who has appeared in many television drama and comedy series, and in feature films.-Television career:He gained early drama experience at Track Youth Theatre....
, Tom Gleisner
Tom Gleisner
Tom Gleisner is an Australian director, producer, writer, comedian, occasional actor and author. He was educated at Xavier College in Melbourne, Australia.-Television, radio and film:...
and Josh Lawson
Josh Lawson
Joshua Lawson is an Australian actor. He grew up in Brisbane and attended St. Joseph's College, Gregory Terrace. He graduated from the National Institute of Dramatic Art in 2001. He also spent one year studying improvisation techniques in Los Angeles at The Second City, The Groundlings, ACME...
. In 2011, she began hosting the 'Fifi and Jules Show' with Jules Lund and Byron Cooke, which took over the 2dayFM drive slot from the Hamish and Andy Show from Monday to Thursday.
In 2011 Box joined Jules Lund
Jules Lund
Jules Lund is an Australian television presenter from Melbourne. He attended De La Salle College MalvernLund's career began when he won the FOX FM's "15 Minutes of Fame" competition on radio in the early 2000s...
filling the Drive Slot (4-6pm) on the Today network
Today Network
The Today Network is a network of Contemporary Hit Radio stations run by Southern Cross Austereo in Australia.-Affiliates:-History:The Today Network started when the Austereo Radio Network secured the first commercial FM licence in Adelaide in 1980. Austereo launched a station called Double SA FM,...
Monday to Thursday, leaving Friday's show open for Hamish and Andy to do their show.
Supposed poisoning
In 2011, Hamish Blake inadvertently poisoned Box with gastroenteritisGastroenteritis
Gastroenteritis is marked by severe inflammation of the gastrointestinal tract involving both the stomach and small intestine resulting in acute diarrhea and vomiting. It can be transferred by contact with contaminated food and water...
after mixing Pimms and lemonade
Lemonade
Lemonade is a lemon-flavored drink, typically made from lemons, water and sugar.The term can refer to three different types of beverage:...
in a vase.
Personal life
- Fifi was raised in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia.
- She was the School Captain of Tintern Girls Grammar SchoolTintern Girls Grammar SchoolTintern Schools is an independent, Anglican day for girls and boys located in Ringwood East, a suburb of Melbourne, Victoria, Australia....
in 1993. - She is also the sister of Augie MarchAugie MarchAugie March are an Australian indie/pop rock band. Formed in 1996 in Shepparton, Victoria, the band currently consists of vocalist and rhythm guitarist Glenn Richards, lead guitarist Adam Donovan, bassist Edmondo Ammendola, drummer David Williams, and keyboardist Kiernan Box...
keyboardist, Kiernan Box