Full
Name: Jacqueline Louise Therese Cowell
Nickname: Jack
Date of
Birth: October 2, 1972
Place of Birth: Sydney
Starsign: Libra
Height: 5'6''
Eyes: Blue
Hair: Brown
Brothers/sisters: One sister, Belinda,
who works for Qantas and a brother called Brendan.
Mother/father: Mum's a nurse and dad's
a chartered accountant.
Pets: A dog called Lovelace.
Best Friend: Close friends from school and Tim (my other friend).
Best
Feature: My eyes and my lips.
Worst Feature: My ears stick out a bit - I guess
I shouldn't say that because people will look now!
Most Annoying
Habit: I bite my nails and I'm pretty moody and indecisive.
Favorite
Movie: Jean de Florette and Room with a
View
Favorite Male Actor: Robert De Niro
Favorite Female Actor: Meryl Streep
Favorite TV Show: L.A Law
Favorite Song: "You Can't Always Get What You Want" by the Rolling
Stones. It's on "The Big Chill" soundtrack and one or two of my friendsand
I used to sing and dance to it; "The Secret Marriage" by Sting.
Favorite Book:
Kane and Abel by Heffrey Archer.
Favorite Food: Pasta
Unfavorite Food: Seafood - I always get sick when
I eat it.
Favorite Male
Characteristics: Strong, sensitive,
intelligent, funny, independent.
Favorite Sport: Swimming (to do) and gymnastics (to watch).
Loves: Sting, rainy weather, achieving goals.
Hates: Inequality, selfishness, early mornings.
Pet Hate: Off tune radio stations.
Hobbies: Going out with friends, going to the movies, going to the
theatre, going to dinner, and singing.
Previous Jobs: I worked in a hotel at the
airport for seven months and I worked in a production house too. I
was at uni for a while and I also waitressed and stuff.
Earliest Memory: Christmas - when my sister and I
had bunk beds and were opening our presents.
First Public
Performance: Annie at the Sitherland
Entertainment Centre - I was about nine years old.
Ambitions: To be a successful performer/entertainer. To be an
actres and to do plays and movies and receive awards...that's
all!
Perfect Moment: Sitting in a coffee shop in Italy, drinking a cappuccino
with a hot man!
Ideal Man: Someone who is down to earth, interesting, an individual
and looks gorgeous (not absolutely necessary).
Why I love
Girlfriend: Travelling, performing, having
fun.
Last Book
Read: I'm reading Reasonable Doubt by
Philip Freedman at the moment. It's a courtroom drama and it's
really good.
Funniest Moment: When I vomited on stage in the middle of an end-of-year
dancing concert in the middle of the dance. Embarrassing and
funny.
How to Save the
World: Ban CFCs in the environment,
control deforestation - ensure it's only done when absolutely
necessary.
Beauty tip: Get lots of sleep, drink lots of water
and wear natural make-up.
Which movie
makes you cry? Beaches - brings out the
Kleenex every time.
If your
house was on fire, which one item would you save? Lovelace, my dog!
Who makes you
laugh? My brother does really funny impersonations
and accents. (oh and Robyn - I had to say that!)
Who is the biggest
chatterbox in Girlfriend? Siobhann -
the mouth of the South.
What's the best
thing about being a pop star? I don't know,
this is just work.
How would you rate yourself as a singer? I'm
still learning.
What would you
buy with $100? Some groovy clothes.
Describe yourself
in one word: Unpredictable.
Describe the members of Girlfriend in one word: Robyn:
funky; Siobhann: wild; Lorinda: nice; and Melanie: private.
What will you be doing in ten years time?
Hopefully I'll be in the industry, acting in movies or plays here or overseas
or maybe married.
What's your message
to fans? Live peacefully and contribute
to the world. Treat everyone equally and buy our albums! Don't
be afraid to be yourself!