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Larisa Oleynik


Larisa Oleynik
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Interview With Larisa Oleynik By Chris

Larisa Oleynik is an actor who work I have liked
Ever since I saw her in 10 Things I Hate About
She has done some great roles and I can't wait to see her in more.
What is even more cool is that she listens to Rilo Kiley.
So naturally I wanted to find out more.One day I want to meet her.
Hopefully she comes down to Melbourne to work one day so I can meet her.

1. How did you get into acting?

I started acting professionally by sheer luck, with no real intention of ever pursuing it as a career. When I was 8, my godparents found an ad in the newspaper advertising auditions for the musical Les Miserables. I took the day off school, auditioned, and everything else happened from there.

2. Did you ever imagine that Alec Mack would become a popular show?

That was also a great, wonderful surprise. I am very proud to have been a part of such a successful and morally grounded show.

3. What kinda movies roles would most like to play?

I think it always depends on the script, the director, what other actors are involved, what kind of space Im in, etc… I don’t have any real agenda, careerwise.

4. What your favourite type of genre of movies?

I like movies that are honest, have heart and are moral without, of course, losing their artistic sensibility or credibility.

5. Who would you most like to work with?

There are so many! But to make things simple, it would fulfill a very dire childhood crush to work with Christian Bale.

Larisa



6. Did you enjoy playing a character like Jules in A Time For Dancing?

Making that movie was a wonderful experience for me, especially to throw myself into such a rich character. The trickiest part was trying to convey the relationships that are affected by Jules’ cancer with truth. There are definitely moments I would change now, but it was overall a very satisfying experience.

7. Who has been your favourite character to play?

I think I may have just answered that above…

8. Was it fun to play a character like Bianca in 10 Things I Hate About You?

Absolutely, because that is the type of girl I was terrified of in high school! It would have been more fun without all those short skirts, however.

9.Who have you enjoyed working with the most?

Honestly, I have yet to encounter a really bad working experience. Sets are really my favorite places to be because of the many varied and interesting people you get to meet, interact and collaborate with. And I have always developed strong bonds with female costars. No cattiness yet!

Larisa


10. What are some of your favourite movies?

Um, Dazed and Confused is the movie I own that I cant even begin to count how many times I’ve seen. Maybe its not high art, but that doesn’t mean it isn’t an awesome movie.

11. What movies you have seen recently that you really enjoyed?

Before Sunset, Maria Full of Grace, The Village and The Notebook. I was so cynical about seeing the Notebook, but I cried through the whole thing.

12. Have you seen any movies that made you walk out or turn of the tv?

I try and stick through most of them, if only to see if there will be some kind of redeeming quality.

13. What is your view on the studios remaking movies and what you remake?

You know, I’m quite torn on this one. I think that there are some examples of originality to be found in remakes that shed new light on the originals themselves. I was not a fan of the original Manchurian Candidate, not a fan of the book, but I really enjoyed this most recent version.

14. What is your view on realty tv?

I just don’t watch it.

15. What do you think of the American Idol format?

Never really seen it.

16. What are some of your favourite musical artists?

My favorite band will always be No Doubt. It was the first concert I ever went to when I was 14 and Ive seen them probably 14 times since! They’re just a super tight live band with so much energy. Cynics, be damned.

17. What would we find on Larisa Oleynik stereo?

Im absolutely addicted to the new Rilo Kiley. Jenny Lewis is a goddess. Ive also got some old Throwing Muses, The Rentals. Those three have been going together nicely for me of late.

18. Do you know when Bringing Rain is getting released on dvd?

I wish I did. I have yet to see it myself.

19. Would you ever go overseas to do a movie role?

Absolutely. In fact, that sounds kind of dreamy.

20. Have you got any new acting jobs in the pipeline?

I am working for a few days right now on a movie called Pope Dreams. It’s a small role, but I really like the script, especially because I get to have this huge fake family. I seriously love my job.

Larisa



Special thanks to the Savage Agency and of course Larisa for kindly doing this.