Fifi Box facts for kids
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Fifi Box
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Born | 1977 (age 47–48) Melbourne, Victoria, Australia
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Education | Tintern Grammar |
Children | 2 |
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Show | Fifi, Fev & Nick on Fox FM Melbourne |
Station(s) | Fox FM Melbourne Hit Network |
Time slot | Monday–Friday 6 am–9 am |
Country | Australia |
Previous show(s) | Fifi and Jules on Today Network The Shebang on Triple M |
Fiona Box is a well-known Australian radio host, TV presenter, and actress. She is often called Fifi Box. She has worked on many popular radio shows and TV programs throughout her career.
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Fifi Box's Career Journey
Radio Career Highlights
Fifi Box started her radio career in smaller towns across Australia. She worked at stations like 2MC/ROXFM in Port Macquarie, 3TR in Traralgon, and 3GG in Warragul.
In 2010, Fifi joined Jules Lund to co-host a show called Fifi and Jules. This show was broadcast across the Today Network starting in February 2011.
Later, in 2013, Fifi announced she would co-host a new show called Fifi & Dave. She joined Dave Thornton on Fox FM in Melbourne in 2014.
The show changed its name several times as new hosts joined. In 2016, Brendan Fevola became a co-host, and the show was renamed Fifi, Dave and Fev. In 2017, Byron Cooke joined, making it Fifi, Dave, Fev & Byron.
After Dave Thornton left in September 2017, the show became Fifi, Fev & Byron. In December 2020, Byron Cooke left, and Nick Cody joined in January 2021. The show is now known as Fifi, Fev & Nick.
Television Appearances
Fifi Box is also famous for her work on television. She was a contestant on Dancing with the Stars in 2007. Her performance on the show was very memorable.
She has also made guest appearances on many other TV shows. These include popular programs like Sunrise, The Project, Thank God You're Here, and Have You Been Paying Attention?.
From January to December 2009, Fifi Box worked as the weather presenter for Sunrise.
In July 2016, Fifi joined the cast of the long-running Australian soap opera Neighbours. She played the character Brooke Butler. She first appeared on the show in September 2016 and returned for more episodes in April 2017.
In February 2021, Fifi Box returned to Dancing with the Stars for an "All Stars" season. She was the first contestant to be eliminated from that competition in April 2021.
Fifi Box's Personal Life
Fifi Box grew up in the eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. She went to Tintern Grammar school in Ringwood East. She was even the school captain in her final year. Fifi often visits her old school to talk to students. Her brother, Kiernan Box, is a keyboard player for the band Augie March.
In 2013, Fifi Box became a mother and gave birth to her first daughter.
On February 10, 2019, Fifi announced that she was expecting her second child. She later gave birth to another daughter that same year.
In February 2022, Fifi Box was named a Moomba Monarch for the Moomba Festival in Melbourne. She shared this honor with Peter Hitchener.