Fifi Box facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
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 6am–9am |
Country | Australia |
Previous show(s) | Fifi and Jules on Today Network The Shebang on Triple M |
Fiona Box, often called Fifi Box, is a well-known Australian radio host, television presenter, and actress. She is famous for her lively personality on radio and her appearances on popular TV shows.
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Fifi's Career Journey
Fifi Box began her career working at radio stations in different parts of regional Australia. She gained experience at places like 2MC/ROXFM in Port Macquarie. These early jobs helped her become the successful broadcaster she is today.
TV Appearances
Fifi became very popular on television. She had a memorable performance on Dancing with the Stars in 2007. She also appeared as a guest on other well-known shows. These included Sunrise, The Project, and Have You Been Paying Attention?.
In January 2009, Fifi joined the TV show Sunrise. She worked as the weather presenter until December 2009.
In February 2021, Fifi returned to Dancing with the Stars. She competed in the "All Stars" version of the show.
Radio Hosting
In November 2010, Fifi Box started co-hosting a radio show called Fifi and Jules. She worked alongside Jules Lund on the Today Network. This show began in February 2011.
Later, in November 2013, Fifi announced a new radio show. She would co-host Fifi & Dave with Dave Thornton on Fox FM. This new show started in 2014.
The show changed names a few times as new hosts joined. In 2016, Brendan Fevola joined, and it became Fifi, Dave and Fev. Then, in January 2017, Byron Cooke joined, and the show was called Fifi, Dave, Fev & Byron. After Dave Thornton left, it became Fifi, Fev & Byron.
In January 2021, Nick Cody joined the team. The show is now known as Fifi, Fev & Nick. You can hear it on Fox FM in Melbourne.
Acting Roles
Fifi Box also has acting experience. In July 2016, she joined the cast of the TV soap opera Neighbours. She played the character of Brooke Butler. Her first appearance on the show was on September 28, 2016. Her character returned to the show in April 2017.
Moomba Monarch
In February 2022, Fifi Box was announced as a Moomba Monarch. This is an honorary role for the Moomba Festival in Melbourne. She shared the title with Peter Hitchener.
Fifi's Personal Life
Fifi Box grew up in the outer eastern suburbs of Melbourne, Australia. She attended Tintern Grammar school in Ringwood East. She was even chosen as the school captain in her final year. Fifi often visits Tintern Grammar to speak with students. Her brother, Kiernan Box, is a keyboardist for the band Augie March.
On November 19, 2012, Fifi announced on her radio show that she was expecting a baby. In 2013, she gave birth to her first daughter.
On February 10, 2019, Fifi announced on social media that she was expecting another child. Later that same year, she welcomed her second daughter.