What kind of phone do you own?
I have a Dopod D810 and a Nokia N93i.
Which phone are you eyeing next?
Actually I really want a Nokia N95 and I’ll stick Swarovski crystals all over it (laughs).
Any mishaps happened to any of your phones?
There were a couple of times my phone got stolen in clubs so now I am a very careful person.
How important is your mobile phone?
Very, very important. I have a lot of business and personal contacts on it plus tons of photos which I took everywhere I went. I also love to use the friend finder service, SMS, MMS and of course making calls.
Are you a talk-for-hours or an SMS person?
I think I am too talkative (laughs) but I do get loads of SMSes as well.
On average how many hours you talk on the phone a day?
Let’s see. Sometimes I can be on the phone for two to three hours at a stretch when I’m in the mood.
Are you into mobile games?
Yes! I love racing virtually and my secret obsession is Pokemon. I usually play games on my Nintendo Game Boy more than on a phone. I hope to have one of those virtual reality games set up at home.
What other gadgets do you own?
Because of long hours spent waiting on sets, I have an MP4 player and a Nintendo Game Boy to keep me company.
Do you give out your mobile numbers to eager fans?
I don’t. And I am cautious when answering unknown numbers because I always get really weird calls and SMS. Often times they say something disgusting but I just deal with them tactfully.
How many contacts do you have in your phone book?
Should be around 2000 plus contacts so you see, losing a phone is no fun.
Have you been scammed via SMS?
I have received those SMSes but fortunately I have not fallen for them.
Do you accessorize your phone?
I would love to but currently my two phones don’t give me the opportunity to do anything creative with them.
Are you into downloading mobile content?
I always try to be updated with the latest music so I do download quite a lot. Also I frequently change my caller ringtones.
Tell us a bit about yourself. 
Bubbly, generous, helpful, crazy when necessary and loves to party.
How did you get started in the entertainment industry?
I started joining pageants 7 years ago and that led me to a lot of modelling work. But I think when I was a kid I already loved to get my pictures taken. However I think my passion is acting and I have been doing that for the past two years.
What are your current projects?
I am involved in a supernatural telemovie shot for Astro. It is called Damak, produced by Yong Rahima and directed by Zulkifli M. Osman. I play two characters, something like a split personality character. In the movie there are two different dimensions in our world and it is a period piece. I also hope to kick start my album.
What happened to your album?
This album I started 2 years ago and I changed the previous producer. I am currently looking for a new producer and I am very particular of the sounds that I want. It should have an impact on music like what Madonna or Justin Timberlake did.
Do you have a website?
I have a MySpace page and a profile on Jurgita.com. I am contactable there.
What do you look forward to do in the future?
I hope to make more movies and commercials. I also hope to set up an express make-up centre in KL and a cosy bar in Kota Kinabalu. One day I’ll also install a retractable roof in my house to enjoy the stars while throwing a party.
Lastly, how do you unwind after a long day at work?
I put on meditation music, aromatic oils and soak myself in the bathtub. If I am overly stressed, I’ll get a tattoo or a piercing; maybe even do some go-karting.
It started from beauty pageants in Kota Kinabalu and Kuala Lumpur, went on to nationwide modelling gigs and now she’s making her way to your homes and silver screens. Shanna Avril has her Kadazan, Chinese and Punjabi blood to thank for her good looks. MW chats with the upcoming star.
