Catherine McConkey
CATHERINE McConkey, 14, from Lisburn is a member of theatre company Fusion Theatre and would like to be a journalist and presenter just like her older cousin Donna Traynor. She attends St. Louise's Comprehensive College Belfast and recently spent a week on work experience at the Star.
What do you like doing on your day off?
Usually I am at Fusion Theatre on my days off for rehearsals but if not
I tend to go out with g my friends, listen to music or go shopping in I
Belfast with my friends when I get spare time.
If you were to choose your favourite meal what would it be, where and
why?
Definitely a Chinese complete with chicken balls and chips at my friends
house with all of my friends. We all tend to go to each others houses on
the weekends, order a Chinese and have great fun.
What has been your proudest moment?
Winning The Gilbert and Sullivan Buxton Festival in Manchester with
Fusion. We had done so much hard work all throughout the summer and
finally getting to Manchester and performing on such a beautiful stage
against so many fabulous companies was such an honour.
What was the most frightening moment of your life?
When I was in Disneyland Paris my dad convinced me to go on the Space
Mountain Rollercoaster. I hate rollercoasters and I most definitely
screamed the whole of the ride down. Though I must admit it was quite
exciting at the same time and I did continue to get on the ride.
How would you describe your taste in clothes?
Quite vintage, I'm really into vintage fashion and I love to go into
vintage stores and buying such unique and interesting clothes. I love
old rock n roll band tshirts, cropped jackets, leather jackets, brightly
coloured dresses and unusual jewellery.
What would you do if you won a million pounds?
I would give some money to Fusion Theatre, keep some money aside for
university, buy a nice new house for my family, then more than likely
spend the rest on clothes. I would like to think I would give some to
charity and also to local projects.
What was your most embarrassing moment?
I was in Belfast with my friends and I sat down on a bright pink
milkshake which had spilt all over the ground. The worst part was I
never realised until I was going home meaning I walked around the whole
day with pink milkshake all over me.
What music do you like?
I'm really into rock. My favourite band is My Chemical Romance. I love
live music and going to concerts, the best concert I've ever been to was
All Time Low in January. Though I do love Katy Perry and Lana Del Rey.
Describe your best ever holiday. What would your dream holiday be?
The best holiday I have ever been to was when I went to Florida a few
years ago. It was amazing being in America where everything is so much
bigger and better than anything I have ever seen before. My dream
holiday is to go to New York to see all the famous land marks, shops and
see a show on Broadway.
What is your greatest remaining ambition?
To study media, journalism or something alone those lines at university,
travel the world and see all the sites, become successful with my
worklife and family life and finally see Les Miserables on the West End
Stage.
Favourite things
- Car: Mini Cooper
- Film: Wild Child
- Comedian: Peter Kay
- CD: The Black Parade, My Chemical Romance
- Book: Harry Potter and The Chamber of Secrets
- Actor: Colin Firth
- Actress: Emma Watson
- Drink: Fanta
Ulster Star
30/03/2012
