Baz Ashmawy is a TV and radio presenter whose shows include 50 Ways to Kill Your Mammy on Sky One. The show was inspired by Baz’s mum, Nancy, who wanted to do a skydive. His other shows include the reality show Fáilte Towers and DIY SOS: The Big Build Ireland on RTE. He fronts for Bank of Ireland.
01 What was your earliest ambition?
To be on TV. I was about eight. Always liked acting. Thought I’d be in movies but ended up presenting. Life does that
02 It’s our round. What are you having?
Ooooh… Only drink occasionally but sure I’ll have a Yellow Spot since you’re buying
03 Social media platform of choice?
04 A mentor or someone that inspired you?
My mum. Work ethic, positivity, believing in your self and goal setting, learnt it all from her. She’s a legend
05 If you could be born into another time and place, where and when would it be?
Always feel this is my time. I like it here
06 Favourite writers?
It’s a slight cheat, but I like theatre so I’ll go with Samuel Beckett and William Shakespeare
07 A film you’d watch again tonight?
Once Upon a Time in the West
08 Is there an unsung hero you’d like to thank?
My wife, Tanja
09 Something that no longer happens that you miss?
Watching football. I’ve kids, so I’m busy spending time with them at weekends
10 How physically fit are you?
I’m up and down but right now I’m fairly fit. It’s a good spell
11 Favourite ad?
Aside from Bank of Ireland (wink), I’d say Ikea
12 What do you find most irritating in other people?
Negativity or bad hygiene
13 A brand to which you feel some loyalty?
Kerrygold
14 Someone you might be starstruck to meet?
Eric Cantona or Roy Keane
15 Something that recently brought a tear to your eye?
My daughter playing piano. She worked hard. I was immensely proud
16 Something that recently got your goat?
Having to work lots of weekends because of deadlines
17 What would be your fantasy act of heroism?
I did a show with firefighters. I’d like to be that brave and selfless. Sadly I’m not
18 You’ve won the Euromillions and gone missing. Where might we find you?
The International Bar on Wicklow Street. No hurry, I’ll be there a while
19 Someone or something that strikes you as beautiful?
My wife in West Cork. Double whammy
20 ‘Here lies Baz Ashmawy… Complete your epitaph
“I told you my feckin’ feet were killing me”
