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By The Numbers: Hanah Tayeb

By The Numbers: Hanah Tayeb
Hanah Tayeb (right)

Hanah Tayeb is an Amazigh Algerian actor based in Auckland whose work spans stage and screen. A 2022 graduate of The Actors Program, she appeared as Cordelia in Auckland Theatre Company’s King Lear. Her screen credits include The Twelve, Raised by Refugees, Miles From Nowhere, Shortland Street, and The Pact. She stars in Silo Theatre's upcoming production of A View From The Bridge.

  1. How many podcasts do you subscribe to?

Hmm, can’t say that I’m a podcast listener, so… 0.

  1. How many people do you follow on TikTok/Instagram/Twitter/Letterboxd (choose/add applicable)?

2,593 on Insta. Not too bad I reckon.

  1. How many caffeinated beverages do you consume, on average, daily?

Only 1.

  1. How many books do you currently have checked out from the library?

0.

  1. How many books do you have on hold from the library?

0.

  1. How many photos do you have in your camera roll?

27,304 … oof.

  1. How many screenshots do you have in your screenshot folder?

2,680 which honestly doesn’t feel like much.

  1. How many selfies do you have saved?

2,341 and counting.

  1. How many films have you watched so far this year?

 I want to say 5/6 maybe?

  1. How many books have you read so far this year?

4! I’m trying to do a book a month and I’m currently ahead.

  1. How many games have you played so far this year?

Oh no clue on that one.

  1. How many songs do you have saved/liked on your music app of choice (Spotify/Apple Music/Tidal/Youtube Music et. al.)?

3,000 is that a lot? (Ed. note: Nah.)

  1. How many playlists do you have saved?

80, that has to be a lot right?

  1. How many shows or live performances have you been to this year?

4 so far.

  1. How many streaming services do you pay for a subscription to?

3.

  1. How many apps do you have a paid subscription for?

I think 5?

  1. How many newsletters do you subscribe to?

0.

  1. How many news outlets or online magazines do you pay for a subscription to?

0.

  1. How many unread emails do you currently have in your inbox?

0 I stay on top of that shiiiii.

  1. How many total emails do you have in your inbox?

Couldn’t tell you but just know it’s a lot.

  1. How many emails do you receive on the average workday?

Anywhere between 0-10.

  1. How many emails would you send on the average workday?

Maybe 2-3.

  1. How many contacts do you have saved on your phone?

250.

  1. How many tabs do you currently have open on your main browsing device?

12…

  1. How many voice memos have you sent in the last 24 hours?

3.

  1. How long was the last voice memo you sent?

6 minutes. I had a lot to say.

  1. How many times do you go to the supermarket in a week on average?

No more than twice.

  1. How many unread notifications do you currently have on your phone?

8.

  1. How many instruments can you play?

2 but very badly.

  1. How many languages can you speak/understand?

4 (technically).

  1. How many devices do you personally own that can connect to the internet? (eg. phone, laptop, console, smartwatch, tablet)

3.

  1. How many screens are in your household? (If separate from previous answer)

6.

  1. How many birthdays can you remember off the top of your head?

12.

  1. How many keys (or equivalent) are on your keychain?

0, I’m keyless.

  1. How many kitchen appliances do you have in your household?

7.

  1. How many condiments do you have in your fridge?

12.

  1. How many pets do you have?

0 but I want 6.

  1. How many plants do you have?

15.

  1. How many steps are in your skincare routine?

6 (7 if I do a mask).

  1. How many skincare products do you use on a daily basis?

 6.

  1. How many cushions/pillows do you sleep with?

Believe it or not I don’t usually sleep with a pillow.

  1. How many times have you been in love?

Countless times.

  1. How many hours on average do you sleep in a night?

8-9.

  1. How many schools have you attended?

5? I moved around a lot.

  1. How many addresses have you had in your life?

14? I think.

  1. How many times have you broken a bone?

Twice.

  1. How many standing weekly appointments do you have?

0.

  1. How many people do you message or check in with on a daily/weekly basis (choose most appropriate)?

I check in with maybe 2-4 people per week? Capacity dependent of course. I sometimes go months without seeing my friends and I think it’s really important to keep showing up and checking in even if that’s just over text or voice note.

  1. How long did it take you to fill out this questionnaire?

20 minutes.

You can book tickets to A View From the Bridge (9 April-3 May at Q Theatre) here.