Carina Mirabile grew up dreaming of being a blonde beach babe instead of the 'ethnic girl', but now she proudly embraces her Italian heritage.

The Married at First Sight reality star, fashion label boss and podcast host is a walking content machine who admits she 'low-key manifested' her rise to fame.

In this chat with Antoinette Lattouf, Carina opens up about the violent outburst from her on-screen husband on national TV, her reflections on domestic violence and why her search for love is currently on pause.

If you need support, contact the national domestic, family and sexual violence counselling, information and support service 1800 RESPECT (1800 737 732), or check out their website for resources.

Weekend list with Helen Smith and Chris Spyrou:

TO WATCH: America's Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders season 2 on Netflix
TO TRY: QV Baby bath oil for washing your pet
TO DO: Flowers from Harris Farm
TO DO: Send us your shoe recs for Chris!

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MAFS’ Carina Mirabile on being ‘the ethnic girl’ & groom's door punch