MARZENA GODECKI

During the filming, she's been able to swim with dolphins and even with a pod of Minke whales that swam to the film crews boat. Because much of OCEAN GIRL is filmed in the open water, Marzena is always in the close watch of a stunt and dive saftey team who keep a watch out for curious sharks!

Marzena's favorite food it Japanese (though she eats alot of Indian because it's her Mum and Dad's favorite) and her favorite bands are Pearl Jam, Soundgarden and Stone Temple Pilots. Marzena has taken most of 1996 off from OCEAN GIRL to complete her final year at secondary school concentrating on her favorite subjects - Maths and Science. She hopes to secure a place at University of Australia in Veterinary Science owing up to her love of animals. However, acting with always come first, Marzena plans to put university on hold while she nurtures her acting career.

Now gracing television screen in 70 countries around the world, Marzena has accumulated quite a fan club. But despite th hundreds of fan letters she recives and the fact that she is often recognised in public, Marzena doesn't see herself as a star. "I didn't get into acting for the fame and glory" she says, "but rather be successful at what I do and to enjoy it".

Marzena acknowledges that playing the character of NERI has certainly rubbed off. "I'm more environmentally aware then ever before - especially toward the oceans" she says "when filming underwater for OCEAN GIRL 3, I was sickened to see litter on the Great Barrier Reef - one of the earths natural wonders. I do my best to help the environment and, as we all know, every little bit counts". With the fourth season of OCEAN GIRL scheduled for filming in 1997, Marzena now looks forward to returning to her role. "I'm really excited about the fourth series, after a year of study I can't wait to play NERI again".

This biography is provided by Jonathan M. Shiff Productions.