For Mariana Morrison, the support of her daughter was the deciding factor in entering The Bachelor New Zealand.
The 31-year-old Rotorua woman said she asked her daughter if it was okay to go on the television show before agreeing to take part in filming.
"It wasn't a difficult decision tomake once I asked my daughter ... she replied 'I'm so happy for you mum, [I] hope you find love, you deserve it'.
"That was my deciding factor then and there."
Miss Morrison, who is the granddaughter of the late Sir Howard Morrison, is one of 19 women vying for the heart of bachelor Zac Franich when the show hits screens on Sunday night.
"I decided to enter The Bachelor New Zealand, as I believe in true love. I felt this was my opportunity to find 'Frank Farmer', as traditional methods of dating haven't worked out in the past."
Miss Morrison said she was most looking forward to seeing all the women's personalities shine through on television.
Meanwhile her dad, Howie Morrison jnr, said his daughter had his full support, although he didn't quite know what to expect when the show hit screens.
"All will be revealed.
Mariana Morrison with her grandmother Lady Kuia Morrison, wife of the late Sir Howard Morrison. Photo/File
"She's that type of person ... she's a go-getter and nothing she does surprises me."
For her swim coach, Henk Greupink, it marks the end of several months of keeping Miss Morrison's secret.
Mr Greupink has helped mentor Miss Morrison on some of her epic swims such as the Pacific Open Water Challenge in Samoa and the Motiti Island to Maketu swim.
He said she would be a natural on television.
"She'll be really good. She's a true professional but I think it runs in the genes."
