In this episode, Sienna tells her Dad Ben she wants to grow up and be an actor - just like The White Lotus star Morgana O’Reilly!

From growing up in a creative household surrounded by dance studios, to making her TV debut at age eight, Morgana has built an impressive career across New Zealand, and around the world. From hilarious comedies like Mean Mums, to the iconic Neighbours, the spooky Housebound, and most recently the global hit The White Lotus, Morgana shows that following your passion and seizing every opportunity can take you worldwide.

In this conversation, Sienna and Ben cover:

• Growing up in a creative family and discovering a love for acting
• Early TV roles, including Shortland Street, and deciding to pursue acting full-time
• The audition process, handling rejection, and lessons learned from every role
• Funny, surprising, and challenging experiences on set, including Mean Mums and Neighbours
• Landing a role on The White Lotus, filming in Thailand, and working with international stars
• Tips for remembering lines, overcoming nerves, and embracing theatre, TV, and film
• Quickfire questions on dream co-stars, set bloopers, and acting tricks
• The advice Morgana would give her younger self

It’s a fun, inspiring, and insightful chat about chasing your dreams, taking risks, and finding joy in the journey.

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