Theresa Cauchi

Throughout the years Theresa has embarked on various theatre, radio and television projects. Undoubtedly, television roles like that of Sika (in Bahar Wiehed) and Connie (in Santa Monica) catapulted her to the recognition she now enjoys. Nevertheless, it was the numerous theatre roles and the directors she worked with to whom she credits for her technique. Apart from acting in leading roles in plays by Molière, Neil Simon and Arthur Miller which have proved her versatility as an actress, it was working with Maltese theatre masters such as Albert Marshall, Joe Friggieri and Francis Ebejer who have definitely enhanced her theatrical aptitude and her love for Maltese theatre. She has acted in Il-Weghda (both in 1984 and 2007), Djarju ta’ Sara, Trappisti, Tkun darb’ohra Mikelang and Caravaggio by Friggieri and hitan, Il-hadd fuq il-Bejt and Gahan ta’ Bingemma by Ebejer. Theresa has also impressed viewers with her command of the Maltese dialect in Ebejer’s Dar tas-Soru, the adapted television version.

Theresa has just been part of the cast of Tmien Nota, which was airing on TVM. She was playing the role of Agnes: a woman whose life changes after the bankruptcy of her husband’s business and her daughter’s failure. She is presently working on further projects which will be revealed in due course.

How old are you? Star sign and date of birth

I was born on 14 July , thus Cancer … I had my 21st birthday quite some time ago but not too long ago.

What would you like to be doing in 10 years’ time?

Embarking on interesting theatrical projects.

What is your idea of perfect happiness?

A lovely walk in the countryside, the smell of early morning dew, watching the sunrise, serenity, and enjoying simple pleasures life has to offer.

What is your favourite occupation?

Understated voluntary work.

Significant others?

My family.

What is your greatest fear?

Having something terrible happening to my kids… especially if it gets to a situation when I am helpless.

What is that you most value in your friends?

Honesty.

How would you like to die?

An excellent performance would have ended. I would have given it my all. The role was challenging both emotionally and physically. Then, after the curtain of the Manoel Theatre has closed, I go to my dressing room and my heart stops beating. No remorse, just fulfilment.

What is your greatest

extravagance?

Walnuts, hazelnuts, Brazil nuts, almonds, cashews, peanuts and nuts and nuts … I just die for nuts.

What is your greatest regret?

That I can’t read music.

What is your most treasured possession?

The three “pegs” with which my kids’ umbilical cord was clamped when they were born.

What talent would you most like to have apart from the ones you already have?

I would have liked to be able to sing… and maybe also paint.

What do you regard as the lowest depth of misery?

Loneliness.

Where would you like to live?

I am fortunate enough to live in a beautiful village. I just hope that its characteristics will never fade away.

What is your most marked

characteristics?

Apparently my eyes … audiences say that my eyes are very expressive.

Who are your heroes/heroines in life?

Mother Theresa who always looked so peaceful even though she witnessed hardship. I also hold in great esteem members of the MUSEUM for their voluntary dedication towards the formation of children.

What is that you most

dislike?

Snakes (I can’t even see an image of them on TV) and

people whose intentions lurk like the movement of snakes.

What is your motto?

Smile and the world will smile with you.