I think this is the first time a “who’s that girl??” has been the opening post for the day. Say good morning  to Ariadne Artiles.

She’s Spanish.

She’s rumoured to be dating goalkeeper Iker Casillas.

Thats all you need to know.

Lets just leave it at that shall we.

This weeks ” who’s that girl?” will be familar to all the Italians out there since she is famous in that neck of the woods. She hosts TRL and made a brief appearance in Deuce Bigalow: European Gigolo.

Here’s Elisabetta Canalis not looking very shy.

Still no idea.

Well it may help if i told you that she’s dating George Clooney.

Like alot of people, for the last few weeks, I’ve been watching that “V” mini-series on ABC. From the start I’ve been asking myself, “who is that fine ass leader of the V’s?”
So, I finally get around to finding out who the actress was, and realize Morena Baccarin has been a sci-fi hottie in more than a few shows, including the movie “Serenity”. Well, like I always say, better late than never.

Morena Baccarin was born in Rio De Janero, Brazil in 1979, but was raised in New York City. She was exposed to the world of acting at a very young age through her mother, Vera Setta, a well-known Brazilian actress who worked on both stage and television.

In 1989, Morena and her family moved to Greenwich Village, New York. A few years later she attended the Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School of Music & Art and Performing Arts, the High School made famous in the movie Fame and the subsequent television series of the same name. Upon graduation, she was accepted into the prestigious Julliard School for the Performing Arts, and while there she was one of the subjects of the PBS series American Masters which focused on the school and the students.

Morena landed her first film role in 2001 in the independent film Perfume, which turned a critical eye on the fashion business and the lives of those who work in it. The same year she played the lead role of Rebecca in the film Way Off Broadway, which garnered rave reviews and earned Morena the “Best Actress” award at the Wine Country Film Festival.

After a minor role in the film Roger Dodger in 2002, Morena appeared in the Central Park production of The Seagull with Natalie Portman. She also was the understudy for Portman’s role.

Later the same year, she got her first television role as Inara Serra on the critically acclaimed series Firefly. The series was cancelled after only eleven episodes were aired, but Universal Studios was so impressed with the show and the cast that they greenlighted a silver screen continuation of the story. The movie, called Serenity, opened in September of 2005 to almost universal raves from critics. She currently stars as “Anna” in ABC’s “V” mini-series.

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This week girl was in Tranformers: Revenge of the Fallen (the frisbee girl..don’t ask ..you’ll have to watch it again i reckon) and starred in Bitch Slap 2009. She also made an appearance in How i Met Your Mother..love that show.

She’s apparently better known as a singer in the band Soluna.

Here’s America Olivo giving you some neck exercise for the day.

Bet you wouldn’t kick her out of bed if she farted.

Somebody mentioned that i’ve been slack with the blondes and i did a quick check and i must admit that the last couple of “who’s that girl?” posts have all been brunettes.

Well lets change things up a bit then shall we.

Here’s Amanda Swisten  demonstrating the deer-caught-in-the-headlights-look rather nicely.

Stumped?

Thought so.

Remember that scene in American Wedding when Stifler arranged the bachelor party. Well there were two “ladies” who arrived one of which was a girl in leather and Amanda was Fraulein Brandi in a french maids outfit.

This week’s “who’s that girl?” deals out some Spanish action and landed her big break in the sitcom 7 Vidas in 1999.. the Spanish equivalant of Friends.

She starred in Sex and Lucia (great movie by the way..you should go rent it)  which made her more famous and then landed a role opposite Adam Sandler in Spanglish.

Still have no idea who she is?

You dont really care what she’s done do you?

You’re so shallow and superficial.

Here’s Paz Vega smashing the siesta look.

Ola…tango el gato in el pantalones.

Just remembered this song today and I had to share it

Ps-Lala Varquez(Fiance of Carmelo Antony) is in the video too LOL.

This weeks “who’s that girl?” is not only is a qualified childrens swimming instructor ,but she also has a genuine medical degree from the  Aristotle University of Thessaloniki Medical School in Greece. Say hi to Katerina Stikoudi.

Whats up doc…

That reminds me of the time i went to the doctor with a carrot sticking out my left ear, some celery out my right ear and some peas in my nose.

I told the Doc i wasn’t feeling great.

The doc looked at me carefully and said:

“Well Savage..clearly you’re not eating properly.”

Problem solved.

Good times.

Didn’t take very long to find this week’s girl at all (coz somebody sent it to me..see how easy it is).

This prime piece of Argentinian property who (other than being a schmodel), has appeared in the TV series “There is no 2 without a 3″ and was a celebrity dancer on “Bailando por un sueño 5″ in 2008. She also apparently dated  tennis player David Nalbandian..giving him some serious bragging rights.

Here’s Sofia Zamolo on hammock duty..good times.

[Thanks Dean]

Ya well…… i couldnt find a bona fide “who’s that girl” for this week so this one will have to do…she was however born in Singapore..bet you didnt know that..hey..go tell somebody.

Thats Michelle Behennah incase you didn’t know.. and if you say her surname really, really quickly it sounds like banana..[Thanks Jordan]

““I can’t believe I showed my boobs on tv… Mama’s not gonna be happy”

Yep..thats what this week’s lady had to say after she appeared on Italian television in a skimpy dress that revealed her left breast. Apparently she is also a singer. Not a good one though.

Here’s Federica Felini pouting because you said she cant sing.

If you dig the series Entourage then you may just remember her from season 1 episode 3( if you do then good memory bud..and you have problems). She also did a couple of episodes of CSI: Las Vegas as well as 6 episodes of 90210 (the new one). She’s currently engaged to Tommy Haas (tennis player dude).

Here’s Sara Foster giving you  the shy eyes.

This weeks girl is a little more well known than previous weeks, but is still bound to get you scratching your head as to what her name is hey?! I had plenty of pictures to choose from but this will have to do no? 

Michelle Merkin appeared as the lead  character in the video game Perfect Dark and also co-hosted the cable television program Foody Call a reality TV show which combined cooking and romance, by teaching men to seduce women with food.

The fourth ‘Who’s that girl?’ interview in an occasional series – questions from Libby this time.

Born in Adelaide, South Australia in 1985 Meg is the eldest daughter in the Forrest-Waghorn family.

Where do you fit within the Durvillea family?: Well, I’m the eldest of the Forrest-Waghorn girls. In terms of Durvillea I’ve mainly been in charge of setting up and maintaining our social networking sites – particularly this blog. Along with Libby, Bella, and the Astrolabe team I’ve had some input into the design and development discussions.

 What is your favourite part of being involved with the brand?: I really like the way I can legitimately spend lots of time on the internet! It’s also nice to be able to find a place for some of my skills in the family industry. I have also come to appreciate all the different skill areas we have in the family and business.

 How would you describe the Durvillea range?: Approachable and affordable wines that don’t sacrifice quality and integrity. I also think we have a great back-story and a classy, identifiably New Zealand label.

 Do you have a favourite amongst them?: Normally I’m a dry riesling fan but I’m really falling back in love with Sauvignon Blanc as a result of my Durvillea involvement. In the face of some uncertainty about the future for Marlborough Sav Blanc it’s great to see our wine still getting a great reception as a quality example of the variety.

Libby, Arabella and Meg. Gisborne, c.1993.

 What was the best thing about growing up in the wine industry?: Well, as Libby has said, wineries are reasonably entertaining places to play and vintage is always an exciting time. The wine industry is great as it is so seasonal; it keeps you in touch with nature in a way. Another nice thing about the industry is the types of people who are drawn to it, people who care about hospitality and the finer things in life in general.

 You live in Wellington, what do you do there?: I moved to Wellington to study in 2004. I’ve been working at Wellington City Libraries for several years now. Librarianship (although I’m not a qualified librarian) is another ‘family industry’, Ma [Jane] is a trained librarian and that’s been at least as influential as the wine stuff! I’m also working towards a Masters degree in New Zealand Literature.

Client relationship manager Sophie McLernon, and Meg. Te Kauwhata, circa 1987.

 What would your ‘perfect day’ in Wellington be? Any tips for visitors?: On a fine day a stroll around the city waterfront accompanied by Café Eis gelato and a lovely Wellington soundtrack by the excellent Phoenix Foundation. On a wilder day I love the south coast. I also like to show visitors around my lovely home suburb of Newtown which has a surprising amount of great food and coffee options and cute little stores. For visiting tips I recommend the expert advice of the Wellingtonistas.

 How about at home in Blenheim?: The absolute best place to eat in Blenheim is the cramped but cosy Cruizie’s café on Maxwell Road in town. I love their chicken stuffing sandwiches more than I can say. On a summer’s evening the Craiglockhart River in the Waihopai Valley is a lovely place to swim and you get a good look at the famous spy balls on the way there.

Kept you waiting didn’t  i?

Not to worry..you can mull over this week’s “who’s that girl” while you wait for that last 10 minutes of work to vanish so you will have something to think about while you are stuck in peak hour traffic on your way home.

She was in General Hospital for a whole season in 2003 and she won the first season of Dancing With The Stars in 2005.Here’s Kelly Monaco getting savage with it.

Somebody came up to me the other day and the first thing they blurted out was how awesome last weeks “who’s that girl?” was( HERE). Then he wanted to polish my shoes if i told him who this week’s girl was.

Of course i never let him polish my shoes (come now..i was wearing my Puma’s ) ,…and i didn’t tell him who this weeks girl was…how could i? Life is Savage is all about  the fair play and so i told him really nicely (as he was washing my car ) that he will have to wait like everyone else till this moment.

Nikki Dubose.. who? yes exactly.A televison reporter from XLTV in Los Angeles. I doubt you could put a name to this face hey? Well now you can.This is what you get when you mix a little French with some Brazilian…savage.

Yes yes..i know.. its that time of the week when men and clam-bumpers ( love that word..thanks Jean E) alike come to Life is Savage to perplex themselves at the “who’s that girl?”

I had a girl lined up but she will have to wait till next week since i was sent a last minute replacement that is so savage she may well be top of the leader board so far.

Recognise her? Stumped?..thought so.. dont feel bad though, i was blindsided as well.

April Scott is her name and she starred as Daisy Duke in the 2007 straight-to-video “The Dukes of Hazzard: The Beginning”. She also appeared on Deal or No Deal and CSI:Miami and is presenter on ESPN2’s ,The Hook.

You’re welcome.

(Thanks Lance)

A cute and lovely blonde with a beautiful face and an ass to match. She know she has a great ass and that’s what you see in her pictures. A nice, round, firm and naked ass.Click here to view my last show pics and to view my profile and know a lot more about me, click here.

Ok…i got two candidates for this weeks “who’s that girl?” and i honestly couldnt decide which one to feature so count yourself lucky because im giving you both..bam..how’d you like them apples..no need to thank me..

First up: Dayana Mendoza..look familiar but cant quite put your finger on it (yes that too.dream on buddy)..she is the current Miss Universe who’s reign is coming to an end.Maxim decided to show her off in their latest issue.

And next up we have a more refined (and considerably more wealthy ) “who’s that girl”..the co-owner of Marchesa fashion label Georgina Chapman..pure savage class i tell you..

See..dont ever say Life is Savage doesnt teach you anything.Now you can seem savage with all your guy friends and ask them if they know who Dayana Mendoza is, or just drop  Georgina Chapman’s name amoungst some females and get some respect…you decide..its there..in the universe..feel free.

The third ‘Who’s that girl?’ interview in an occasional series – questions and write up from Meg.

Born in Te Kauwhata/Huntly in 1987 Libby is the middle daughter in the Forrest-Waghorn family. Now living in Australia she represents the Queensland ‘branch’ of Durvillea. You’ll hear from Libby on our facebook page, this blog and she tweets the occasional update from Oz via our twitter account (@durvilleawines).

What is your role at Durvillea?: As the middle Waghorn daughter, I have so far been involved in the brand development and social marketing aspects of Durvillea. Also, living in Brisbane, I do a bit of pro bono work putting in a good word for the wine to anyone and everyone I meet over here. Inevitably, my role has included a bit of ‘product sampling’ as well. Tough job.

Perhaps why Libby lives in Queensland?

What are your other jobs?: Here in Brisbane, I work part time in a wine shop (Vintage Cellars in Indooroopilly for any Brisbanites who want to pop in and say hello), as well as working a few hours a week as a volunteer law clerk at the Refugee and Immigration Legal Service, which I love. At home in Blenheim during the summer holidays I can usually be found in the vineyard at Astrolabe Farm earning some pocket money wire-lifting and leaf plucking.

Libby & Meg plunging some pinot c.1996

How about some Brisbane highlights?: I really like the South Bank cultural precinct for a wander through the galleries, or the New Farm markets on a sunny Saturday morning.

What’s your favourite wine?: Being a student, wine I buy has to be affordable. Lately, I’ve been drinking a bit of German riesling; the Dr Loosen Villa Wolf Dry Riesling 2006 is one of my current favourites and is only about $15.

Who would you recommend Durvillea wines to? I think Durvillea wines are great for younger people becoming more familiar with drinking wine and who want to branch out from the entry-level big name brands, or for any one who hasn’t got a huge budget but wants to drink a quality wine with a bit of class.

Nu se putea sa fie mai rau de atat. Nu se putea.

- Deci e ziua mea trebuie sa vii la ziua mea! E ziua mea! O sa fie cei mai cunoscuti jurnalisti de la cele mai mari reviste. Asta e petrecerea anului si nu te las sa o pierzi pentru ca tu plangi pentru un barbat pe care nu il vrei oricum! se rasteste prietenul meu gay Martin la mine; Martin, care scrie o coloana despre cele mai tari petreceri ”from town” in FHM online.

- Imi pare rau, nu pot… i-am spus eu plangand inca la telefon.

- Nu  inteleg nimic din ce spui tu asa ca la 10.30 trimit o masina sa te ia din fata apartamentului tau.

- Dar…

- Nu inteleg nimic, nu stiu nimic. See you tonight babe!

Eu m-am intors in pat in pijamale ciufulita si nervoasa. De ce nu ma lasa lumea in pace? Sufar!

La 8 m-am tarat cumva din pat spre baie. Aveam ochii umflati ca o broscutza de atata plans, fata trasa si corpul tremurand. Aratam ca o bolnava iesita de la ”Accidente” si nu aveam nici cea mai mica putere in mine. Of Doamne, nu stiu cum o sa fac asta. O sa ma duc  stau 10 minute sa ma vada si ma pierd printre invitati apoi evacuez localul fara sa fiu vazuta si ma intorc la pijamalele mele roz si ude de plans.

Parea un plan bun.

Mi-am linistit gandurile intr-o baie aromata cu tot felul de saruri din Marea Moarta si uleiuri ce miroseau a mar si scortisoara. Am iesit calma si calda din cada, mi-am prins parul ud si moale cu o clema neagra si mi-am facut o cafea tare. Am dat drumul la Kiss Fm – ah muzica! muzica! – si m-am indreptat spre masuta cu pudre, farduri si pamatufuri mari. Fond de ten usor, creion negru de ochi, rimmel, ruj Lancome si gata incepeam sa arata aproape umana. Mai am de aranajt parul si pot sa plec spre locul torturii.

La 10 batai in usa. Ah nu nu nu, inca ma luptam cu placa de intins parul nu se poate Martin a zis 10.30 de ce soferii in tara asta mereu trebuie sa se grabeasca. Ma indrept spre usa nervoasa si cu gandul ca de data asta voi rezolva problema o data pentru totdeauna! 10.30 inseamna 10.30 nu 10.00 nu 10.05 ci 10.30!

In dreptul usii mi-am intalnit toata durerea si frica mea personalizata intr-un barbat. El…

Am stat si m-am uitat lung la el pentru x timp. Nu mai stiam nimic. Cine, ce, de ce totul se invartea in capul meu iar eu imi pierdusem orice putere de a face vreun gest. Am facut dragoste in picioare in spatele usii de la intrare scurt si violent cu orgasm rapid si intens. Am fumat amandoi tacuti o tigara si am vorbit de cat de dor ne-a fost unul de altul. Cum nu putem sa stam despartiti, de ce ne torturam daca ne iubim (eu mi-am uitat toate motivele, am uitat de Gladiola si de teoriile ei de viata) nimic nu mai conta, e EL, e aici il iubesc si ma iubeste…

In masina soferului lui Martin, pentru ca nu am mai avut timp si aveam jumatate de par intins si inca o jumatate uda, mi-am facut carlionti cu spuma si fixativ in oglinda mica de pudra. Aratam minunat, radiam, ne-am impacat Domane ne-amimpacat! Ma gandeam cum voi scrie eu in blog despre faptul ca exista iubire ca nu e adevarat banii nu sunt asa de importanti, de cum Gladiola jurnalul unei amante se va transforma in jurnalul unei casnicii, si de cum vom trai fericiti pana la adancii batranetii…Viata e frumoasa, e superba it’s all about love ii explicam eu soferului  pe care il innebuneam cu fericirea mea!

Am ajuns si la locul cu pricina. Afara la tigara multa lume, mult Dolce, mult Channel, multe picioare lungi si tocuri Jimmy, mult Armani miros de whiskey si de bani.

Localul, un private member de VIP -uri si artisti internationali cu oglinzi pe toti peretii era incarcat cu lume bune si fericita. Simteam ce se intampla si imi era frica. Se trezea Gladiola din mine. M-am simtit ca si cum as fii venit acasa dintr-o calatorie lunga si obositoare. Am baut multe bauturi fine, am dansat cu multe costumuri si figuri high class, si am avut, vorba englezului ”the time of my life”.  

In taxi la intoarcere Martin la telefon : Draga mea ai fost superba, arati fantastic, ai fost cireasa de pe tort, cea mai frumoasa femeie din lume a coborat printre muritori si a dat clasa in tot! Toata lumea ma intreaba ”who’s that girl” o sa iti scriu maine email cu toate contactele cartile de vizita si oameni care sunt atat de high profile incat nici nu se stie de ei care vor sa te cunoasca!  Draga mea, tocmai ti-ai schimbat viata cum tu inca nu poti sa realizezi!

Taximetristul imi zambeste din oglinda.

- You certaintely had a great time!

- It’s all about money, ii zambeste inapoi … Gladiola.

Aproape de casa Blackberry-ul meu bipuieste. SMS nou: Te iubesc mai mult decat am crezut ca o sa pot iubi vreodata. Si stiu ca ma iubesti si tu. Sa nu iti fie frica, e bine ca ne-am impacat, toata viata asta se rezuma la iubire. Si noi am gasit-o.

 Am plecat a lui si m-am intors Gladiola. Si pe Gladiola nu o face fericita mesajul acesta.

The second ‘Who’s that girl?’ interview in an occasional series – questions and write up from Meg.

Jane Forrest really is the person at the heart of the Durvillea story. She is wife to Simon Waghorn (winemaker) and mother to Arabella, Libby and Meg. Jane is also a director of Astrolabe Wines and a multi-tasking machine who works in the office, out on sales trips, and among the vines, garden and olive grove at Astrolabe Farm.

What is your role at Durvillea?: I am responsible for leading the brand into the marketplace. That means I am involved in decisions right through from production to sales. However it is not me alone; the unique thing is way my daughters Meg, Libby and Arabella and my niece Sophie are also involved. This is a blend of family and business. Durvillea works from within Astrolabe, we refer to it as Astrolabe’s little sister. The relationship is strong but the brands are separate.

How did you come to be involved in the wine industry?: I married in! Simon Waghorn, our wine maker, and I met at university. We have been together for almost thirty years. As Astrolabe grew I became more involved on a daily basis and for the last four years I have worked in the office, with marketing, entertaining guests and clients and just about anything else that needs doing. We are a small team. For the last four years we have lived at Astrolabe Farm which means that I am also involved in grape growing. Durvillea has given me the opportunity to step forward and lead my own project. It is very exciting.

What’s the best part of the industry?: I think the spirit of hospitality that underlies why we make and sell wine. It is a great thing to share and enjoy food and wine . It is something that is intrinsic to the way I grew up and they way we live. It also brings you in contact with lots of interesting and wonderful people.

What about the worst part?: When my children were small it was the long hours of vintage. Now, for me it is the double edged sword of family and business being so closely linked that it’s hard not be thinking and talking about work all the time.

What are some other jobs you’ve had?: I was a librarian and most recently the Children’s Librarian at the Marlborough District Library. I studied librarianship while Simon was at Roseworthy [Roseworthy Agricultural College in South Australia – where Simon studied oenology. Meg]. I am also a qualified teacher and loved being a new entrant teacher. I have also taught ante-natal classes and worked for Family Planning as an educator.

Where’s the best place your work has taken you?: The Marsh’s Library in Dublin. Dublin is our largest export market. The Marsh Library is in the close of St Patrick’s Cathedral is a hidden gem. Closely followed by the New York Public Library!

What do you like about living in Marlborough?: The wonderful light.

Where would you take a visitor to Marlborough?: A picnic in the olive grove here at Astrolabe Farm is always good. Mind you a tour around the coloured fountain in Seymour Square is also a family favourite. More seriously, if we are taking people out for dinner we usually go to Hotel D’Urville. However for more casual family dinners we often go to Dodson’s for pizza.

What’s your favourite wine varietal?: It depends on the weather. I am a seasonal creature. Give me Pinot or Chardonnay with fires and casseroles but now there is a hint of spring in the air I am looking forward to the asparagus coming up in my garden. In anticipation I am drinking Sauvignon Blanc.

What has been your favourite thing so far about your involvement with Durvillea?: Working with my girls.

Who would you recommend Durvillea to?: Everyone. I picture Durvillea as wine at a price point that makes it accessible to share with friends. A bottle to put in the supermarket trolley when you are shopping for dinner.

If you were to describe the Durvillea Sauvignon Blanc in one sentence what would you say?: Great value, over-delivering on quality, with a fabulous label.

The “who’s that girl?” section is hotting up and im getting sent some crackers that i’ve never heard of and im sure neither have you!This week’s goodness is from Kauai( no..not the smoothie place moegoe..the island)  and qualified for the 2009 ASP Womens World Tour.If you ever wanted to have a reason to take up surfing then take a look at Alana Blanchard..oh and did i mention she digs riding the waves in a thong..savage

If you like then you will appreciate a video of her excellent surfing skills in a bikini on her website HERE.

 This weeks “who’s that girl?” sent in by Chris..like your work.