YFMs FIRST LADY PABI MOLOI
Young but experienced and on an upward move, this lady is a force to be reckoned with. At the age of just 22 Pabi has achieved more than others do in their whole careers!
She began her journey in the industry at the tender age of 3 with several TV commercials and print ads. (It’s difficult to resist such a CUTE face!)
She then moved to present KTV on Mnet for several years. She made her nationa…
l TV debut on SABC 3’s Play TV and also presented several shows for SABC slots.
She has recently stepped into the shoes of DJ Fresh, taking over the breakfast slot on YFM and is rocking it only the way she can! Her career in radio started on Highveld Stereo by winning a competition that was ran in Gauteng. where she was chosen from thousands of entrants. She then moved to Metro FM to do the morning weekend slot.
As if that’s not enough, she also sings and has featured on several artists CD including Skwatta Kamps Slikours Ventilation album. “But wait, if you call now, we will include the fact that she also acts” on several SABC shows doing small appearances from time to time! She is currently shooting a TV show for SABC (watch that space!).
THE CHAT
Date of birth:
P.M – 18th of January 1984
Siblings:
P.M – One brother – TOO CUTE FOR WORDS!
High school attended:
P.M – Sacred Heart College and The National School of the Arts (STD 6)
Worst subjects at school:
P.M – Mathematics and PT!
Any sporting talents?
P.M – Got a red card in my first soccer game. I wasn’t aggressive, the other team just played crap. So, No!
What are your greates achivements?
PM – Managing to keep it together and passing mathematics and PT
Your best possession?
P.M – My mind
What are the challenges of being so young in this industry in your position?
P.M – I find that people expect me to be fully rounded and grown up and centered and in actuality, I’m a kid sometimes. I’m still figuring myself out.
Where do you go for solitude from your hectic life?
P.M – I’m very fond of the solitude of my room. I like to lie in bed with glossy mags, novels, good wine and dvds. I also take really long bubble baths. I’m a scent fanatic so if things are really bad, I go perfume hunting.
On the scale of 1 – 10 how cool do you rate you are?
P.M – Who Knows?!?! Some days I’m and 9, some days I’m a 2.
What do you think of kids these days?
P.M – Kids are frikking smart! My four-year-old brother can use all the digital equipment in the house already. Also kids today are opinionated and spend more cash than we ever did.
What bores you about interviews?
P.M – People who ask questions expecting a particular answer then tell you you’re lying or hiding information when you tell them what you tell them. Honestly, if you want to write kak then just write an opinion piece don’t disguise gossip columnist as journalism.
The worst thing about being well known?
P.M – Being photographed at parties, being expected to be very wealthy (DON’T BELIEVE THE HYPE- SPANNE KE SPANNE)
The most irritating thing about fans?
P.M – I honestly don’t have issues with fans. They make me who I am. Can’t bite the hand that feeds me.
The most irritating thing about JHB?
P.M – Traffic. Constant fear of being hijacked. How everyone knows someone who knows someone you know.
Most irritating person on earth?
P.M – Ha ha ha, you think I’ll tell you their name?
What do you feel is overrated?
P.M – High heels
Who do you feel is underrated?
P.M – Petrol attendants, newspaper vendors, secretaries, garbage disposal workers, teachers, swimming instructors and priests.
Your best-kept secret food:
P.M – I’m a black girl hey. Me, I just eat!
Your best-kept secret drink:
P.M – I just heard it’s called a black Barbie Doll. If you know what it is then you know.
Your three top films:
P.M – Cry the Beloved Country, Unbreakable and the True Story of Pabi Moloi – yet to be released it’s gonna shock you though.
Your three musical legends:
P.M – Stevie Wonder, Brenda Fassie and Lauryn Hill
Your comfort food:
P.M – Red Meat – lamb chops, ribs, steak, wors, lamb shank etc. I also love mashed potato , the P.M – fake stuff from KFC. ROCKS MY WORLD!!!
Your worst body part:
P.M – My damn tummy!
What’s the biggest misconception people have about you?
P.M – That I’m a snob. That I think I’m white, mara le bo mang lona?!
Bruce Lee, Mc Guyver or Chuck Norris?
P.M – Mc Guyver! What an unsung hero. He was sexy and clever and could use a tampon to save the world. What a superhero!
Vodka, Whiskey, Beer or wine?
P.M – Beer.
What do you do to occupy yourself when you are in the loo?
P.M – I read gossip mags. Brangelina is fascinating in the throne room.
Where is the best place for you to be?
P.M – Asleep, My dream spot to sleep is on a white beach in the sun
The coolest old person?
P.M – Madiba and my grandmother. My granny will diss you six luv. She is so street smart and takes no crap from pikininis. I’m at times afraid of her mara I know she’s got my back so haters watch it I’ll unleash the ngono on your ass!
If you could be anyone on earth, who would you be?
P.M – I’m already skitzo so I’m a different person everyday anyway.
Who would win a fistfight between Winnie Mandela and Graca Marcel and why?
P.M – Winnie would but Graca got the man so she would still be smiling. I’d pay to see the fight.
Who is the biggest IDIOT in the history of idiots in your eyes and why?
P.M – Idiots usually make up for what they lack in brains with brawn so I’ll keep it hushed. I don’t want to be in a fistfight.
What is the best thing about what you do?
P.M – Flexible hours, creative freedom, free stuff, being able to make a positive mark on my world.
The worst thing about what you do?
P.M – Waking up at ungodly hours of the ice cold winter mornings. But then I’m done at nine and its all good!
Any WORDS of WISDOM to the youth?
P.M – Don’t compare yourself to anyone, EVER! All people have their issues, talents, successes and losses. Be authentic in being yourself, flaws and beauties. Most of all take risks (not chances, use a condom) in love!
