Thalia Pellegrini began presenting Newsround in 2003. She presents the bulletins on the CBBC channel along with Adam, Lizzie and Rachel. At the weekend you can also catch her on NR Showbiz.
Here she tells us all about herself!
Birthday
16th August
Where were you born?
London
Brothers/sisters?
Two brothers - Theo and Christopher
Hobbies?
Going to the movies and shopping
Favourite colour?
Green. I've bought a few really cool green tops.
Favourite item of clothing?
My collection of boots, I can't pick a single pair, I love them all!
How would you spend your perfect Sunday afternoon?
With my family - a big lunch, lots of chats then collapsing on the sofa and watching a film
Favourite animal
Elephants
What are you scared of?
The sea! I don't like very deep water
Who/what makes you laugh?
Friends (the sitcom) and friends!
What other jobs have you had?
I've been a waitress, worked in a bookshop, and when I started out in TV I was a runner - I made lots of tea in that job!
Favourite actor?
Jonny Depp - He's fab in Finding Neverland
Favourite food?
Chocolate brownies
Most embarrassing moment?
When I was a waitress I dropped a big chocolate milkshake all over a customer who was wearing white! It was awful!
Favourite holiday destination?
I went to Australia last year and I LOVED it. It has everything - amazing rainforest, gorgeous beaches and cool cities.
Most memorable news story you've reported on?
I got to interview Halle Berry which was very cool! She was in London for the release of Catwoman.
What makes a good NR story?
A good NR story is one that affects you and informs you.
Advice to children who want to get into journalism
It's tough career to get into - but if you want to do it, don't let people put you off.
Best advice ever given?
Don't give up!
What makes you happy?
Being with people I love!
Favourite gadget?
Ipod
What's your biggest ambition?
To have as much fun as possible.
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