Cody
Cody achieved her dream to get married, but the reality of this was tested. This time around, a newly single Cody vows to take responsibility for her family. But just how far is she prepared to go to achieve this?
Bronwyn Turei plays Cody
Bronwyn Turei was performing educational musicals for New Zealand kids before landing her role back on series one of GO GIRLS.
A Unitec Performing and Screen Arts graduate, Bronwyn also writes and performs her own music and has several theatre productions under her belt.
Between filming series of GO GIRLS, Bronwyn continues to perform original music at private gigs around Auckland.
She recently combined her musical and theatrical talents starring in Raising the Titanics ; a play about a 1960s Maori show band. The production ran at TAPAC and the Hawkins Theatre in 2010 and is expected to tour the country in 2011.
Between series one and two of GO GIRLS, Bronwyn wrote an Auckland Fringe Festival play for TAPAC, Kairoa Glory, directed by Glen Pickering. She also travelled to Christchurch and starred in the 2009 Christchurch Arts Festival play, Angels.
Q & A with Bronwyn Turei
What is Cody’s focus in series three?
Cody’s focus is supporting her family. Financially she also feels very responsible in making sure that they’re covered.
How has Cody evolved since series one of GO GIRLS?
It’s been a full evolution. She was very young. If there was anything involving responsibility she’d just switch off or find a way to get out of it. She always wanted more and I think she felt a bit held back by having a kid. Even though she never really took the responsibility to look after Possum, she was blaming other things for her unhappiness rather than actually stepping up and taking charge of her own self esteem. I think the biggest evolution for her is that she discovered new things, went out of her comfort zone and found some self esteem & responsibility.
What is the dynamic like between the six friends this year?
Last series, Cody’s storyline with Eli separated her out a bit from the group whereas this time around Cody’s back in the fold again. The group’s widened with Olivia and Brad and it’s nice to see the different dynamics developing as you go. I didn’t work with Matt Whelan much last year – or Esther for that matter – but this series we’re getting to have more interaction with each other. The characters are all really close, it’s really lovely how they all have different relationships with each other and each bring out a different side of their personalities.
How has life changed for you since the show launched?
My life has changed for the better because this was my career goal so it’s been such an amazing opportunity and so much fun. I’ve made friends for life in the cast and crew. They’ve kind of become a permanent fixture in everything that I do really. It’s not just nine to five; it’s outside of that too. Each person that comes into your life changes you, your perspective and adds to your personality. I’m very lucky.