Teuila Blakely on Shortland Street, Snapchat Scandal, Relationship with Oscar Kightley & More!

Teuila Blakely is a total bad-ass and this was such a treat.
You may know her from her work on the old music channel C4, or Shortland Street, Bro-Town, Sione's Wedding or even DWTS or a zillion other things.
But this is less about her career and more about her journey- some pivotal moments that have shaped her personal and professional life.
From the challenges of being raised by a very tough mum, to then becoming a teenage solo-mum, humiliating experiences with racism, her beautiful friendship with her ex-fiancé Oscar Kightely, how she went from McDonalds to movies and so much more. Including THAT snap-chat incident.
Teuila is a genuine trailblazer, and it was an honor to have her share some of the less glamourous aspects of her life.
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[@taraleahOGwalden]

I remember meeting Teuila at Bayfair mall in Tauranga and she was acting on shorty at that time, I was so star struck. She was eating in the food court with her son I believe and of course a lot of people were staring at her and I could only imagine how awkward that would have been for her. A friend and I were looking for a table to sit and eat and she said "Excuse me, there are 2 empty seats here at our tabke if you'd like to share", you could only imagine my surprised face expression when I nervously said "oh wow, yes please that would be great thank you". We sat and ate and laughed and she was just one of the most humble, gentle, loving and kind people I have ever met. Teuila, you are such a beautiful soul with the biggest heart. A legend ❤❤❤

[@laurenkenyon8825]

I love learning about all these exceptional New Zealanders! Learned so much about Teuila today. What an inspiring woman!

[@kirielainamaaka1967]

Teuila absolutely remakable interview, 💯 % grateful to be able to watch your humble journery of life so eloquent in your diction, thank you❤

[@cocopup8443]

I thoroughly enjoyed this podcast. Very raw and relatable. I met Teuila many moons ago when we were on holiday in Auckland. She was very lovely and happily posed for photos..

[@philliparmstrong5421]

Wow, she has been through alot... she's so cool, so down to earth and humble, we are truly lucky to have her!

[@haydnsolomon7242]

Thank you for sharing. You are the real deal. 💯 so inspiring!!!

[@janetsimpson2372]

Loved this. Its also more healing for her as well

[@p0ooLahH]

I once had a nun teacher that always taught our class to never! ever! talk about other people because you are pointing one finger at them BUT there are MANY fingers pointing at you!!!!! it means, No1 is perfect! Every single one of us has flaws!!!! Teuila, you do not need to explain to the world why, how, when, who etc about you. You are a beautiful person inside and out!

[@Beebsbelo]

OMG love love love Teuila!! Thank you for this podcast

[@NzNz-n9q]

What a beautiful and moving interview - thank you both x

[@KingSmoke75]

I appreciate this lady so much!

[@realistnocap7453]

Loved this ❤

[@brookeanderson-w5y]

She’s fantastic ❤

[@wezdom_nz]

POWERFUL! 🔥

[@TheMarathonomahos]

Your first guest id never heard of

[@domharveynz]

@@TheMarathonomahos really? If you decide to give it a watch I reckon you’ll become a fan

[@TheMarathonomahos]

@@domharveynz I enjoyed the interview. As I do with all your guests. I just never knew her.

[@domharveynz]

@@TheMarathonomahosI love this. Thanks so much for all the hours of listening and interactions- I see most of the comments that come in 😊

[@angeladaji7815]

Great interview Dom I felt like I could relate to much of what Teuila spoke about from being a young mum I am the same age and similar challenges she has encountered. Authentic and inspiring

[@cagekireka3947]

So who's Craig Smith. Fuck knows 😂😢😮😅😂😂😂😂😂😊😮

[@labonoz5369]

Paaarreeeacccch Tweels❤

[@hamish7042]

💚

[@tamratmolla8514]

Time stamp for the snapchat scandal? 😂

[@maxxamiss5386]

@59:35 haha

[@TRENZZz420]

I went school with her son lol

[@estherstruth316]

Loved this segment so much.. You're such a beautiful soul Teuila 🩷✝️🫶🏽 Godbless xx

[@Nas_Tee]

Teuila thank you for sharing your life 💕 you’re amazing 🫶🏾

[@MargaritaNZ2024]

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