Star Interviews
Antonio Picchio Nero, 33
Antonio started life in a factory before being put into a cardboard box and transported in the back of a articulated lorry to the storeroom of Argos superstore in Coventry. Antonio became reasonably settled for a short period of time before being taken out of his box and put on display in a glass cabinet. Lots of, what he now knows of as human beings would look and point. Smaller versions would press their faces against the glass and shout out - “I want one! .... I want one of them ones, please, please, please mummy, get me one, I want one so much!” Although, Antonio feels this was a very traumatic start to his life, he also feels that the whole experience gave him a yearning for constant attention that he still craves to this day. It was also the time that Antonio came to realise that he felt uncomfortable in the body he was made up in, as the Barbie doll sitting next to him got far more admirers than he did. It was at this crucial point in his life that he wanted more than anything to change into a Barbie doll himself - a journey he knew would remain a dream and never, ever become a reality.
Antonio, started his acting career at PallattWood Studio. He quickly became one of the leading actors due to his amazing strength and physical flexibility. He is well loved and respected by his fellow actors who, fondly know him as Barbs.
When were you happiest?
Sitting in a glass cabinet, looking over and admiring the Barbie Doll - she was gorgeous!!
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What is your earliest memory?
The smell of melting plastic.
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What was your most embarrassing moment?
Trying to fit into one of Barbies swimsuits.
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What makes you unhappy?
Not having my voice heard.
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What do you most dislike about your appearance?
My rugged looks, my broad shoulders and slim hips. My dark, thick wavy hair.
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What is your guiltiest pleasure?
Wearing panties and a bra!
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What is your most unappealing habit?
Going round with chipped toenail polish.
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What would be your fancy dress costume of choice?
A leather clad dominatrix .
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What is the worst thing anyone's ever said to you?
“You want to be WHO?!”.
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What was the best kiss of your life?
The one ‘Hobby Holly’ gave me when I fell over and hurt my bot bot .
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Which words or phrases do you most overuse?
"Why? why? why?”
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What has been your biggest disappointment?
Being made blatantly aware that Barbie dolls are more popular than me !. It is so, so very, very painful as I’m apparently such a great big hunk of spunk!.
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What is the closest you've come to death?
Trying to hot glue 2 Kinder eggs to my chest.
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What do you consider your greatest achievement?
The worldwide success of PallattWood Studio.
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What keeps you awake at night?
The constant cry’s of “ I love Barbie” “I want Barbie” “ Will you get me a Barbie?” Going round and round in my head. I think I have PTSD from my days locked in a glass showcase cabinet .
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What song would you like played at your funeral?
“This is my moment” from the album ‘Barbie Princess Adventure’.
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How would you like to be remembered?
As Barbie or Barb.
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Tell us a secret
Only dead fish go with the flow.