On the couch with Kriya
Billy Suter chats to KRIYA GANGIAH of SABC3’s Mela, about her television likes and dislikes
WHAT television show do you try to not miss – and why?
As cheesey as this may sound, I am a huge fan of Game of Thrones and I don’t miss a single episode. It’s so bad that my dog actually doesn’t like the theme song, and starts barking when she hears it.
The current television shows you find the most over-rated?
I’ve have never got into Orange is the New Black or Empire. Maybe I’m just so preoccupied with the shows I watch that I haven’t had an opportunity to give the other shows a chance?
Television shows you have loved over the years?
I am a huge Vampire Diaries fan… I think it’s because Ian Somerhalder and Paul Wesley are just so cute.
Television shows you have not enjoyed over the years?
I have never been a fan of Friends, for some reason. I never thought it was as good as everyone made it out to be.
Your favourite television character of all time?
Probably an animated character. I love my animated shows. I’m going to go with the original Mickey Mouse.
Your favourite television presenter?
I have always enjoyed watching Candice Moodley, even back in her KTV days
Favourite and least favourite TV celebrity chefs?
My favourites are Rachel Khoo and Ainsley Harriott. I don’t really have a chef that I don’t like. Let’s be serious, they are making my favourite thing in the world – food. What’s not to love?
Favourite television theme tunes over the years?
I am a game show theme person. I think it’s just because I am so competitive.
The most irritating person on television?
I don’t think I have one.
A television show you would love to have remade?
I used to love Dawson’s Creek. I wouldn’t mind seeing a remake of that.
The funniest thing you ever saw on television?
Home videos are always the best thing to watch if you want a good laugh.
DStv channels you most enjoy?
I don’t have DStv.
A show you would love to see again on TV?
Dawson’s Creek.
If a mini-series were made about your life, who would you like to play you?
Angelina Jolie. It’s a nobrainer – she is beautiful, a great actress and a real role model. Did I mention she was beautiful?
Some of your favourite TV adverts of all time?
There used to be a Sasol ad, with a little boy filling his car (“Glug-glug-glug”). I also liked what I think was an ad for salt, where a little kid did a finger drawing in the salt. The creative element is what always gets me.
The television celebrity you most like?
I love Jimmy Fallon. He really is a great host and I love watching him.
What should there be more of on television?
More local game shows. It’s my competitiveness coming out again.