Poita

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Peter (pronounced "Poida") is a fictional character from the Australian Sketch comedy Full Frontal. He was played by Eric Bana before he became a well-known actor.

[edit] About Poida

Poida is a bogan. He enjoys to drink VB and carries an esky around wherever he goes. He has a blond mullet and dresses in overalls. Most of the time he is seen smoking in sketches. Poida works for Channel 31 but is usually the stand-in host for many TV shows on other networks (such as Channel 9, 10 and the ABC) when the real host doesn't turn up. He has stood in for Ray Martin on A Current Affair and Kerry O'Brien on The 7.30 Report. He takes an esky into the studio and smokes while interviewing guests. Instead of sitting on the set furniture, he prefers to make himself comfortable on a bean bag.

[edit] Impact on Eric Bana's Career

Poida was probably Eric Bana's best character and was thought to really have helped Bana's acting career. The director of the Australian film Chopper says he cast Bana because of his performance in Full Frontal. Bana is now a household name and acts in movies both in and out of Australia.

[edit] Popularity of Poida

Poida is probably one of the most loved characters on Full Frontal and is definitely the most loved of the characters played by Bana. Bana also plays a fictional version of Ray Martin and Eddie, an Eastern European migrant.