Alexia Kelly

Alexia Kelly
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Interview With Alexia Kelly By Chris 11/10/06

Alexia Kelly is an australia actor.
After discovering her website and liking what I read.
I thought she deserved some publicity.
She done tv,stage and film.
So read on it and expect to hear more of Alexia Kelly.

Alexia Website

1. What made you want to get into acting?

The first time I was on stage when I was 4 years old, I knew I never wanted to do anything else! Ballet & Acting were pretty much equal for me until I was about 13 and decided to pursue acting only. I love creating characters, and studying people to base characters off. I love seeing a story come to life though film or theater. And I love getting to be lots of different people! It must be the schizophrenic in me ;-)

2. Who were your idols growing up?

Well as a kid I loved Madonna and Michael Jackson- I knew every word to ‘Bad’ and “The Immaculate Collection’. Kate Winslet made an impact on me in Peter Jackson’s “Heavenly Creatures”, and I very much looked up to her. And I always thought my mum was pretty cool J

3. What is it like working on stage compared to screen?

Stage and screen are very different mediums. On stage you act with every part of your being. There is the in depth rehearsal process which allows so much more character development than TV, topped off with the thrill of performing live! Oh and there is nothing like that applause to fill you full of joy. Or the long embarrassing silences when something goes wrong! Screen is very different- whereas on stage you have to act larger than life, on screen you almost act smaller than life. You have the camera focused on you seeing your every move and _expression which allows many more subtleties. Film and TV are slightly surreal mediums for me; I feel I can loose myself in the character a lot more.

4. Would you ever consider going overseas to get work?

Yes I’ve worked overseas in NZ & the UK . I would happily go anywhere

5. If you could work with any body who would it be?

JOHNNY DEPP!!!!

6. What have been some of your favorite roles to play?

Hmm…. Helena from A Midsummer Nights Dream and Cheryl from Sleeper Cell

7. What are some of your favorite movies?

The Labyrinth, Heavenly Creatures, Lord of The Rings trilogy, Pulp Fiction, The Red Violin, The Muppets, Crash, Butterfly Kiss, Romper Stomper, Closer, The Man on The Moon, Romeo & Juliet, Amelie, Y tu mamá también, Peaches, The Piano, True Romance, Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Napoleon Dynamite, Fight Club

8. What movies you have seen lately you have really enjoyed?

I loved The Break Up- it was very surprising. I was expecting a dumb chick flick and previously hated Jennifer Aniston. But I thought she did a great job as did Vince Vaughn. The film had a lot of truth in it, which was nice and unexpected. I also just saw ‘Talladega Nights”- gold!

9. Have you had any bad experiences yet?

Yes! Hmmm where to begin, I guess having an acting agent in London try to talk me into having very kinky sex with him, so I could be on his books!! He was a reputable agent as well, I was very shocked! And creeped out…

10. What kinda role would you most like to play?

Something ‘meaty’. The more layered and bizarre the character, the better

11. What are your thoughts on studio remaking movies?

Not too many thoughts on it… except the originals are always the best. Just as the book is always better than the movie. Although there are exceptions to both of those rules… lord of the rings for instance….hmmm

12. What are your favorite genre of movies

That really depends….. I always get the most excited about local films, and try to watch as many Australian/NZ movies as I can…. But genres, I guess arthouse, comedy or family movies with my son!

13. Who have you enjoyed working with the most?

My very lovely partner- comedian, actor & writer Judas Falling

14. Would you like to do TV work or film work more?

Film

15. What your view on realty TV? Good Or Bad?

Bad! Although I think it’s starting to come full circle, there are now sitcom’s parodying reality TV! It’s a crazy world out there and I still get shocked and the crap that makes prime time TV year after year

16. What have you got lined up next?

I'm shooting a horror feature in 2 weeks, have a lead in a feature lined up for 2007, and shooting a sit-com next year

17. What's in your stereo at the moment?

Umm…. Either The Wiggles, PJ Harvey or The Genuine Hoots of Joy (those 3 artist get high rotation in this house)

18. What are some of your favorite music artists/bands?

The Genuine Hoots of Joy! PJ Harvey, Janes Addiction, Siouxsie & the Banshees, The Herd, Shihad, Jeff Buckley, Michael Franti, System of a Down, Birdie Blackman, Beck, The Clash, The Ramones, Tool, A Perfect Circle, Jean Grae, Hilltop Hoods, TZU, Electric Six, Tori Amos, Tenacious D, Queens of the Stone Age, Foo Fighters, Guns & Roses, Joni Mitchell, Pink Floyd, Bad Religion, Nine Inch Nails, David Bowie, The Cure, Astrix, Salmonella Dub, Fat Freddys Drop, Gorrilaz, Beth Orton, The Chemical Brothers, Something for Kate, Ben Harper, LAMB, The Deftones, Jeff Buckley, Beck, Chilli Peppers, Peaches...

19. What do you enjoy doing when not acting?

Spending time with my son and my partner, reading, writing, cooking, playing poker, eating chocolate, watching movies, teaching myself web design, dancing around the house with my 2 year old and jumping on the bed

20. How did you get involved with Dolphin Juice?

I auditioned for their live shows about 3 ½ years ago, and the rest, they say, is history! They have supported me though everything that’s gone on in my life over the last few years, and always offered me work. They are a talented bunch of guys and have become very good friends