Holly Valance

What's the worst thing about living in London?
Well the press and things like that are pretty hard core, but I don't pay too much attention to that.

And the best?
There's always stuff going on here; it's a very fast, exciting place to live.

Who are your heroines?
My mum - she's an incredibly strong woman, who has given me all my good traits - and some of my bad ones. Musically, Madonna. I think Beyonce is doing some wicked stuff at the moment - and Britney. Acting-wise, I don't really have any favourite female actresses. I like Sean Penn and Edward Norton.

What's in your make-up bag?
Oh my God - so much, it's bulging! Probably every Mac product and Shiseido product under the sun. I've got really sensitive skin and they cater for that. And I'm a real matte-look kind of person, rather than shiny,and they do good make-up for the flawless matte effect.

Who are your celebrity mates?
I don't hang out with any as I'm quite a private person. When you're doing such a crazy kind of job it gets a bit much. There are quite a few that I chat to and think are lovely when I go out, but no-one who I chat to in my own time - bar the Neighbours cast, which is like a second family.

Do you see them very often?
I do. Jonathan, who plays Tad - my best friend in Neighbours- is in London at the moment so we've been hanging out. He'll come round and sit on my couch and I'll potter around the house. It's like having your brother around - really nice.

What qualities do you look for in a man?
I think laughter is the number one most important thing. Someone who can be witty and really make you giggle. I'm a kinda smartass and I need someone to keep me on my toes. And also intelligence. I've met people that are gorgeous to look at and then you have a conversation and think, 'oh dear'.

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