My Version chats to Kiwi stars and people of influence to give a glimpse into their time as a teen and see the things they are currently obsessed with!

Say hello to 18 year-old Duckrockers actress, Lilo Vaigafa.

Obsessed RN.

Currently bingeing:

The world’s toughest prison on Netflix, pretty interesting.

Song on repeat:

Paroles Paroles - Dalida feat. Alain Delon.

Favourite Insta account to follow: 

@Labelmeloved_ basically a self care page.

Must have beauty product:

You can never go wrong with a black eyeliner pencil.

The item of clothing I’m definitely over wearing:

Sweatpants, I am and always will be wearing sweatpants.

Currently reading:

I don’t read and that’s also why I failed english.

Snacking on:

Cookies and Cream chocolate.

Can’t stop watching on TikTok:

Videos of kids failing.. That’s not mean is it?

Dreaming of:

Travelling.

Next place on the list to travel to:

Can’t choose between Tokyo, Tahiti and Brazil.

I’m currently inspired by:

Nature gives me inspiration, especially during Summer.

My favourite way to relax is:

Taking a bath or sleeping.

I stay healthy by:

Staying positive and reminding myself that everything happens for a reason.

When I was younger…

If I could give my 13 year-old self one bit of advice, what would it be:

You do not need to change for anyone else, you are perfect the way you are.

My dream job as a teen was:

To be a flight attendant or a zoo keeper.

Best piece of advice I ever received as a teen was:

I’ve had many great pieces of advice but there was one i needed to hear which was “You have time, Days, Months, Centuries.. breathe and enjoy the ride”.

My favourite part of being a teenager is:

Having the time and energy to do things.

My first job was:

Dog sitting for my neighbours.

My biggest inspiration was:

My parents.

One thing I love about Gen Z is:

The diversity and openness.

Duckrockers airs on TVNZ 2 at 7.30pm on Wednesdays. Episodes are also available on TVNZ+.