Q: Which types of acting do you feel you are most suited for?

I have enjoyed some success in front of the camera as a model and I’ve been told the camera loves me. Dramatic, creative with a sense of humor on film as opposed to on stage for now.

Q: How do you rehearse a scene if the other actors you need to interact with within the scene are not available?

Sometimes, I ask my friends and family to step in for the other actors and read their lines or record myself playing the other actors’ parts and then rehearse using the footage.

I can try to memorise mine and the other actor lines. Sort of look at myself in the mirror. I guess this is the most difficult, but usually the most effective way.

Q: Where do you go to practice loud vocal exercises?

It’s not really necessary, as I have a very loud voice in comparison to the size of my body which most people find very hard to believe until they hear me.  Mum was always asking me to speak more quietly, as the neighbours could hear me speaking across the street!

I’m probably more focused on facial expressions, movement, and reviving a memory to achieve an emotion for the scene.

Q: How do you react when you receive a negative review about a performance?

Receiving criticism does make me a little bit upset sometimes but for only a short period of time.

I always try to turn the negative into a positive. It’s an opportunity for me to learn more about the basis for their review, what I did wrong, what they liked, and what they feel I could improve on.

I don’t let negative reviews get me down. I use the information in the review to examine my acting methodologies and identify areas I can improve on and become better and stronger.

Q: How do you maintain confidentiality about plot twists and other developments in TV productions before they air?

Although it is sometimes tempting to discuss the productions I am in with my friends and family, I always resist the urge to do so.

I understand the need for confidentiality in our industry, especially if I’m in a production that is serialised or has several plot twists or a surprise ending.

Even when prompted to do this by my friends or industry writers, I avoid the temptation. My motivation is to preserve the integrity of the production for the audience.

Q: What steps do you take to fully understand the importance of your character to the story?

I take time to read the script to understand the character’s background, motivation, how they relate to the other characters in the story, and other items I can use to help me better understand who they are and how I should portray them.

I could have conversations with the director, writers, and other actors as well.

Once I understand the character, I take time to portray them, even while not on the set or in production.

Sometimes, I will assume the character’s traits for days at a time. As an actor, I need to understand everything I can about the character I am portraying.