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Issue no. 25 April 2017 Ashleigh Ross Priscilla Ford Nathan Arenas Gabby Fabrizio Rebecca Fenemore
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NIKKI LEIGH
THE ACTRESS & MODEL TALKS EDUCATION, FASHION, BEING ON SET, AUDITIONS AND HER FAVES.
HELLO THERE, BABES! How are you guys? It's spring break month right? I haven't  had a spring break since 2013. I'm an introvert so I didn't do much anyway. lol I ot some good things coming up for us and I am trying to hold it in but it's sooooo hard guys! This issue is jam packed with good interviews and original content from our writers. I am so stoked to interview the amazing Nikki Liegh. She is such an awesome actor and then you got singer Gigi Rich and more !  Go dive in guys! btw: Follow us on social media (we follow back) to interact with our team and chat about awesome topics and giveaways!
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Gigi Rich What made you feel like music was your passion?
It was honestly when I joined drama club in middle school that I began to come out of my shell. Nobody around me at school Music is what I would always turn to no had any idea I liked to sing or even could matter how I was feeling, whether happy, sing for that matter.... or that I even sad, calm or anxious...it's always there for played an instrument. It helped me make me. I'm obsessed with it. Whether I am a lot of friends and find my place....my writing or just listening, I am constantly calling surrounded by music and know that it will be a passion of mine for the rest of You graduated high school at 16....WOW! my life That is something a lot of kids don't get to say. How does that feel? And your I read in your bio that you wrote a song advice to others on achieving that? at the age of 13 that led you to top the Songwriter’s Circle charts for several Thanks! It feels really good :) It was a big months. What was the song titled and commitment and a ton of work, but I was what was it about? determined to graduate early since I really wanted my main focus to be my The song was titled "Believe Me". It was music. I would say that you just have to originally part of a poem I had written, be very disciplined and don't let yourself and then one day I sat down at the piano slack off for even one day because it's and created the song. I lost my sister easy to fall into a negative pattern and when I was younger, and in the song, I develop bad habits. Setting goals and a was speaking to other people who had schedule for myself are really important felt a similar pain....a pain only someone for me, even to this day, to get things who has experienced a loss like that can done efficiently. understand. It was a sense of comfort for me at the time and I hoped it would help Many young people think if they go into others, too. the industry they don't really need school. Why is education still important How did you break out of your shyness as to you? a kid? Knowledge is very empowering and
What was your most memorable moment from being on The Voice? The most memorable moment was absolutely when Gwen turned her chair around for me at the blind audition. I was in the middle of the highest note in the song when I saw her and I freaked out! I almost forgot to keep singing lol. It was the most amazing feeling. What was your most memorable moment from being on The Voice? The most memorable moment was absolutely when Gwen turned her chair around for me at the blind audition. I was in the middle of the highest note in the song when I saw her and I freaked out! I almost forgot to keep singing lol. It was the most amazing feeling.
I know some people who suffer from mental illness. I know how tough it can be to that person and for their entire family and anyone around them to cope with it. So I think it's important to keep mental health awareness alive and end the stigma against certain types of illness. I feel like it makes people reluctant to open up and afraid to get help. I care a lot about domestic violence organizations because some people very close to me have been in very damaging relationships. They can be impossible to get out of, and I want people to feel like they have a group of people that support them. What do you want people to know most about you?
That I'm actually very silly most of the time. I feel like with business matters I am very serious, and some of my music What can we expect from your EP? is about more serious topics, but around friends and family I love to just The EP is very personal. I either wrote joke around and have fun. I am always or co-wrote every song on it, and each being told I have to show that silly one is about a different person or side of me to the rest of the world.... situation in my life. It's just a little I'm working on it. glimpse into my life for the past few years. It's also a good mix of pop and old school influences. I really love soul music, so I tried to incorporate that feel into certain songs I wrote. Why is it important to you to work with organizations that deal with domestic violence and mental health?
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April Playlist - Spring Breakers It's still the month of more spring breaks around the world and also time for some to end which means tons and tons of freelance dancing and rides home. This month we use this playlist to get your body moving and/ or to help your ride home be as awesome as the party.
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Summer is fast approaching, and what better season is there in the year really? We are all off college, school, university etc so, why not take this opportunity to make some well deserved memories with your friends? Something which I have always loved the idea of is a summer bucket list. It’s the same principal as a normal bucket list in which you collate a list of things you want to do before you die, but, on a much smaller scale. So, a summer bucket list, you create a list of things to do during summer and at the end of summer you can take a look back at your list and see how many amazing things you’ve done!! Now, it is only April, and FINALLY, the start of spring is here. I know that summer still is a couple of months away, but why not start your summer bucket list in spring - it cheats the name a bit, but if you get extra fun does it really matter?! Of course it doesn’t!! I thought, you know what, because you’re all such lovelies that I’d help you with your spring / summer bucket lists, so I’ve made a list of ULTIMATE SUMMER FUN for you to take inspiration from and to make your own summer bucket list, and I’ve even put together some essential print outs which you can use. Making memories with friends is something which is priceless, and I’d love to see any that you complete - so remember every time you complete something from your bucket list, or even when you have completed your bucket list tweet me a picture @gabbyfabrizio and I’ll include it in a summary article at the end of summer! So make sure your summer bucket lists are the most imaginative. Talk to Gabby on these social networks: Twitter: @gabbyfabrizio Instagram: @gabbyfabrizio Official Website: gabbyfabrizio.com/
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Ideas // Back yard camping Go on a picnic Have a movie night Complete a large scale puzzle Tye Dye tops Take a random train ride somewhere Go on a road trip Go rollerblading Go on a hike Make your own pizzas Do a charity run Go to a theme park Get a Tattoo (legally of course!) Build a fort Bury a time capsule Have a water fight Go the zoo Outdoor movie Go on a bike ride Star Gaze Start and finish a DIY project Play mini golf Go on a short vacation Go to a concert Read a book Stay off social media for 24 hours Create a summer playlist Go the beach and build a sandcastle
Favorite TV show hottie? Jensen Ackles
Favorite movie? Ace Ventura Pet Detective
Favorite candy? Sour Punch Straws/belts
Dream movie role? A superber!
Favorite guilty pleasure? Taco Bell!
What are four beauty products you have to have? Bio oil, Vaseline lip butter, an eyelash curler, and sea salt hair spray. Favorite clothing store? Intermix
Go-to shoes? Black leather Toms
Favorite song in your playlist? Desperado by Rihanna
What drew you into acting? I loved watching stand-up comedy and growing up with a Mexican family novellas were always playing in our household!! What is your favorite part about playing on Bunk'd? It's really awesome working on the show because I can be at camp but without snakes, bears, scorpions etc. Also, what I love about being on the show is that I have an amazing cast and family. Is your character anything like you in real life? I definitely see some of the younger goofier me in Jorge because I have this crazy imagination, as well and I and Jorge clearly dress ourselves, but the Nathan in Jorge mainly shows up in Season 2. How is it working for Disney? It is a lot of fun working for Disney because whenever I get recognized and people tell me
that they watch our show it is just so awesome and that lets me know that we are all doing a great job. What are your other hobbies outside of acting? I love to draw, I collect Star Wars objects (figures, silverware, games, Legos etc.) ... I have also been doing close-up card and prop magic for almost 2 years.
missed an episode and that they are huge fans. What has been the best acting advice given to you? Be confident, outgoing, loud in a good way and always stay humble. What is your dream role?
My dream role would have to take place, a long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away.... yes I'm What has been your most referring to Star Wars. I am a memorable moment so far huge Star Wars nerd so any role while being a public figure? in that mind-blowing saga would be absolutely amazing!! I Well, like I was saying about have also taken a ton of tests having fans come up to me and and they all point to me being a say that they love our show, Sith Lord which I am proud of that is absolutely amazing and because I have a theory about it makes me feel so happy and Sith and Jedi which...is for a proud! There was one time different time but yeah, I would when I went to Walt Disney LOVE to be in a Star Wars World and this elderly couple movie!!!!!!! Hint, hint. ;) came up to me and said that they were celebrating their You can find Nathan on: anniversary and that when they spotted me they couldn't Facebbok / thenathanarenas help but ask me if I could take Twitter / thenathanarenas a picture with them!! They also Instagram / thenathanarenas mentioned that they never
There are thousands of definitions of what beauty is. It differs from person to person depending on how they see things, places and people. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. It has been depicted through pictures and different concepts penetrating our minds. Beauty has been defined in so many ways, but it is simple. Beauty is happiness. Today, messages and information are being portrayed all over social media. It is happening faster than we could’ve imagined. Life is becoming more demanding everyday with images and videos everywhere showing us what we should look like and how we should be. However, in life everybody is different, each body, each smile and down to each piece of hair. Beauty is often distorted and misunderstood by a wide range of pressures. It is something we endlessly strive for, rather than see in the true essence of our happiest moments. We tend to judge a book by its cover as physical appearance is the first thing we see. The first impression is always the most expensive because of what we could lose. The priority each individual sets on their appearance is to deny the quality and beauty of the spirit. If you choose to focus on the beauty within somebody or yourself, you will receive the true value. We are all unique individuals, with experiences and memories which form into our own versions of beauty. We are all different shapes and sizes. We are mothers, daughters, brothers and sisters. Remember those people and those voices you hear saying negative things, do not speak the truth. They are simply the whispers of insecurity. Ignore the negative thoughts and voices you hear around you from the individuals who simply can’t understand beauty. Be happy. Do something that has purpose to you. When this happens, your true beauty will begin to show. Images and moments inspire and represent the most distinct attractiveness of our souls. It’s the moments we feel real. It’s the moments we feel proud and important. It’s the moments we feel alive. We are the lives that we can change and create, and that is beauty. Rebecca Fenemore
raised and educated in Redondo Beach, CA is an American actress, creative writer and model. Ford can next be seen in the indie thriller Without Disguise alongside Angela Sarafyan.
What age did you realize acting was what you wanted to do and what drew you to it?
something awesome", and we all stuck with it. It was a massive learning experience in every which way.
When I was in groups for presentation’s in class, I was always"The idea� kid. I made up the skits and acted in them with my groups. I think what kept me interested was the laughs, or watching the room go dark, depending on what I was putting out there. Having control of a room to relieve people or make them look at themselves--there's nothing like it.
How did you get started in the modeling industry and how do you stray away from the fashion industry's need for 'Perfect' models?
How do you deal with auditions and not getting the part sometimes?
I'm petite, but I don't let that stop me. I believe that models come in all shapes and sizes, so why not petite, right?
Auditions, just do them. Rejection, just move with it. What is your routine when getting into character? It comes down to what the writer and producers are looking for and what space they allow you to go with it. It all depends.
It's always been around me, My mother was a model in Brazil, my cousin is a model, my godfather is a fantastic gay man who owns his own magazine in Brazil.
What is it like being at an A - List event? Professional and welcoming. Oh, and the food is glorious! What is your advice to those who want to get into the industry you are in?
How is it being on set and do you have any requests?
Learn entertainment law, even if you're going to be a performer. The The set feels like home. Oh no, I'm not education is invaluable. at that level yet, I stay humbled when I get to do what I love. You can find Priscilla here: What's your favorite thing about this OW: priscillaford.com recent thriller you are in? Twitter / @thpriscillaford A bunch of creative people got Tumblr / thpriscillaford Chat with our writer Becca on Twitter > @rebeccafenemore together and said, "let's make Instagram / thpriscillaford and ask her more about how dance has changed her life.
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Ashleigh Ross Social Media Australian star, Ashleigh Ross just won a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award on March 13th and she is so happy stating "literally crying. thank you so much to everyone who helped me win a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award. I am honestly so shocked. I love every single one of you to the moon and back. This wouldn't have been possible without you." on Instagram the next day. Ashleigh is actress, dancer, and singer. She is best known for her recurring guest role as ’Scout’ on ABC-AUS’s “Dance Academy” and has made guest appearances on “Spirited”, "My Place” and “A Place to Call Home". I got a chance to chat with her and learn more about her.
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How did you get started? My sister inspired me to get into dancing when I was around 3 years old. It's such a funny story! She actually came home from a dance competition one day and had won a huge trophy. I wanted one so badly that I asked my mum to put me into dance class so I could get one too! From there, I slowly started acting and singing classes, and have been performing ever since. What has been your favorite thing about acting? My favorite thing about acting is learning about a character and getting to become that person. It's so incredible when you receive a storyline and you get to turn into this interesting character that is so far from who you really are. I absolutely love it. What is your most memorable moment so far while being a social media star? I'm still getting used to the term social media star. I love social media and I'm so lucky that it has turned into what it has. I recently won a Nickelodeon Kids Choice Award, which was absolutely incredible. I never would've been nominated for that award without my social media! What is your advice to young girls who want to become something in the industry you are in? Stay true to who you are. Be strong, be kind and be hard working! But most importantly, stay happy. This industry can be a little tricky at times but as long as you stay happy and strong, you will go such a long way.
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Nikki Leigh is a 28 year old American actress and model who attended California State University of Fullerton. Based off of her work, I would say Nikki is the IT girl you can't turn away from. What was it like growing up in Orange County? Growing up in Orange County was beautiful. First off, it is California so the weather was always pleasurable which allowed me to take advantage of outdoor activities. I love being active. I was always at the beach or at the park. Orange County has always felt safe and is a great place to raise a family. What inspired you to become an actress? I have always had an outgoing personality and had that itch for performing. I used to express my desire to perform through dance, cheer, and sports. It wasn't until after college that acting became an option. In college, I was a psychology major and I loved learning about how to understand one's self and others. Acting for me is an expressive way of psychology. It allows you to correctly express and react as someone else. It is inspiring.
Were there any other talents or dreams you had?
Yes, of course. I wanted to sing and dance. Britney Spears was my number one. I wanted to do what she did so bad. I still do! Expression of music has always been a form of therapy for me. I have only one tattoo and it’s a very tiny music notes wrapped around a heart.
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was able to bring my parents to watch, which made it extra special! Being on that show was such a great learning experience. We rehearsed all week with each day having new script revisions and on Friday, we did the show in front of a live studio audience. It was super thrilling! To have the crowd's energy with you throughout the whole episode was magical and an experience I will always cherish. "The Wedding Ringer" is such a hilarious movie. Tell us about your character and your time on set. Wasn't it though!? I was so blessed to be around such a hilarious bunch of people. Our shoot was from 6 pm until 6 am! It was super intense and, of course, during one of the first weeks on set, I was also doing jury duty so I was basically up for 24 hours. Also, the cast was amazing! Getting to work with Josh Gad who just killed it in The Beauty and the Beast and Kevin Hart was such a treat! My character is one of Kevin Hart’s group of people who help Josh Gad's character have a bachelor party he’ll never forget! I get taken along as we rush Josh to the hospital and as we get pulled over I express that I am underage. I had to say so many random things and the line that got used in the final footage was "I'm only 15." People still quote that to me when they see me. I love it! What audition that you’ve been on stands out in your mind the most — whether it be because it was really amazing, or really terrible? That is hard. When it comes to my performance I try and leave all I have in the room. I usually walk out of every audition
feeling accomplished that I did my best and then I literally throw my sides out in the trash. If you leave and keep thinking about what you could have done then you will drive yourself nuts. I remember one audition I did for director Robert Rodriguez I had a couple scenes to perform for him but one of them I had to act like I just got out of a crazy make-out session in a locker room. When they called action I bent over and whipped my hair back super intense and I got so dizzy that I stumbled. I finished the scene with a bit of humor. Robert laughed and said that that must have been one crazy time in the locker room. In the end, I got the job! What is an on-set memory you will never forget? My most precious on set memory is from when I was shooting a movie in Turkey last year. We filmed in a very old town called Urgup in the region of Cappadocia where these people lived in these clay-like homes. These homes were so beautifully crafted. I remember there were always these stray dogs running around our camp. The locals were so excited to have us there that they would always be just watching us as we walked from set to base camp just hoping to catch a glimpse of this such glamorous and foreign lifestyle. One day, in particular, these little girls came running up to me after a cut one day and gave me the gift of their home grown grapes and this huge sunflower! The sunflower had a huge center where the sunflower seeds grew. I had never eaten sunflower seeds from a sunflower before and they taught me how to properly eat a sunflower seed. I remember I was so happy to have such kind and generous people around me. I hung out
with them practicing my Turkish for my whole lunch, basically forgot to even go eat. I wanted to give these kind folks my full attention and gratitude. What is your advice to beginner actors and actresses?
Why was education so important to you? Education is everything! I love to learn. I love to teach. If you are not learning, then I believe you are dead. We always need to be expanding our minds so that we can grow as human
beings. I am just such a huge believer in the Don’t give up! And always love you for you. education system and I want to make sure As an actor, you should make choices that when kids are young they take when you perform and I believe the best advantage of their education because it has choices come from a place of self-love and such a great influence on who these confidence. When people are thankful for youngsters become. Plus, knowledge is what they have and can recognize the power. Be as powerful as you can be! My beauty within, I think that is when the best friend that I met in college, Derrick, can universe gives it back to you. Actors tell you how much I obsessed about being beware that this is not an industry that will prepared for class each day and studying! praise you, they will test you to your very He thought I was a nutty nerd with a huge core. Please have self-respect and strength love for colorful post-its. to do your craft with all your heart and do it with full force. Why is social media presence as a public figure important when pursuing this type of Can you tell us about your show on Sirius? career? Was broadcasting a love of yours or something you stumbled upon while Social media is the new age. It is how people acting? have a voice and how you yourself can show the world what you are about. Plus, everyone Acting actually came after being a radio in the industry is becoming more and more host. My show on Sirius XM ran for a savvy about social media and they are couple of years and it was an hour-long starting to look for talent on there. show Monday through Friday. I loved broadcasting and interviewing people. What inspired you to pursue modeling? Finding out so much about each person that came into the studio was a real My mom. My mom always inspired me to be blessing. I love when people let us into self-confident and to express that selftheir life. Our show always started with a confidence. She has always backed me up comedian and then we would have 2 or 3 when it came to modeling or breaking into musical acts that would perform live or we this world. If it wasn't for her I don’t think I would sometimes have an actor or two. It would have half of the confidence I do today. was such a blast. Especially when the Thank you mom! music acts did their live performance. We had some super talented people sit on our interview couch!
What are your thoughts on magazines using Photoshop on models and actresses? That is a great question. I hate it! I honestly just wish we weren't so blinded by this thought of perfection. It is sad how everyone uses Photoshop on their social media now and so that nobody in real life looks like their pictures. I don't mind a little blemish cover up here and there, but some of the Photoshop I have seen is crazy. If you have a thicker model and then Photoshop her to be thinner, what kind of message are you putting out there? Definitely not saying to love thy self. What is your advice to those teens who read those magazines and feel discouraged because they don’t feel like they are the “perfect/ideal size”? There is NO PERFECT SIZE! Each person has a different thought on what size 'beautiful' is. We are all out here, especially teens, looking for someone to love us and care about us and once you start to love yourself then you allow that soulmate to come to you. They will be attracted to you for the person you are. It breaks my heart when I hear about girls with eating disorders and image problems. I recently got introduced to a young teenage exchange student visiting a family I knew for a few months. She was here through an exchange program in Australia. She had an eating disorder. I was able to tell right away. I went straight into my nurturing mode and I ended up giving her extra attention. After the first hour, she confided in me and told me all about her problem. It was amazing that
this girl opened up to me so quickly, but I felt like I needed to show her how beautiful she was and help her see that. We spent a good couple hours talking and crying and hugging. The next day I was told by my friend that the exchange student had eaten everything at every meal since we talked the day before. It warmed my heart so much! And by the end of her stay, I got a report about how my couple hours of attention and love changed her. She ate every remaining meal with the family, was able to then have enough energy to take part in all the activities the family had planned and was also just a happier girl all around. It is one of my proudest moments as a person. What do you wish your younger self knew about this business that you know now? That it won't be easy. That I must have to be more patient than I ever thought possible. And to not stress so much about what you can't control. You can catch Nikki in 'A Girl Is A Gun' coming out May 2017. You can also catch Nikki in Lifetime's 'Open Marriage' out now Connect With Nikki Via : Facebook - NikkiLeighxo Twitter - nikkileighxo Instagram - missnikkileigh Official Website - missnikkileigh.com
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A BMI affiliated pop/EDM artist and songwriter, as well as the vocalist and keyboardist for alternative rock band, Blind Revision. We got a chance to talk to her about her music, advice and her EP ' Dangerous' How did you get into music? I started singing in front of people when I was about 4 years old at school performances and things like that. When I was a few years older, I took piano lessons. I’ve always felt like music is a natural part of what I do and who I am. When I got older, I found like-minded people in the music community and everything went on from there. Why did you decide to start a band instead of being solo first? It’s very hard to start doing something when you don’t know what you’re doing. Being in a band allowed me to meet lots of people and I learned a ton of different things from them. I also was able to learn what I would and wouldn’t deal with in the industry. Music is made up of a community, and that’s very important. Playing on stage with other people is also easier. I used to be shy so I had to build up more confidence before I was actually comfortable performing. What made you want to do a solo project?
I listen to almost all genres of music. The band is wonderful, but I wanted to branch out and explore different sounds also. I think if you only listen to one genre, it really limits what you can create. I just didn’t want to put myself into a box, and I wanted to explore other things I can do. Which do you like better: Solo or Band and why? I like both! The wonderful thing about being in a band is having crazy experiences with your friends. Everyone in Blind Revision is genuinely my friend. We have hilarious memories together. So being able to play music onstage with that energy is awesome. However, when you are dealing with a group of people, it also takes a long time to get things done, and I’m impatient. Going solo is great if you know what you want and if you are good at making decisions. That way, you can get more stuff done in a shorter amount of time because you only have to answer to yourself. But it can get lonely sometimes during the writing process if you are used to writing with other people. There are pros and cons to both. Why name your EP 'Dangerous'? Dangerous, in my opinion, is a very upbeat, yet somewhat mysterious party song that I think
lots of people would enjoy. It’s one of my favorite songs on the EP. I wanted that one to draw people’s attention. What made you go to a more pop genre of music as a solo artist? In the industry as a whole, I think there are more opportunities for pop artists as opposed to rock or metal artists. I don’t think that’s necessarily fair, but it’s true. Since I love both genres, I wanted to showcase the fact that I can do both. Is rock or pop your favorite genre? I like both! I listen to both every single day. Your advice to new artists? My advice would be to make a lot of friends. Networking is the most important thing you can do. Don’t be afraid to send emails to people you’ve never met and talk to people at live music events in your town/city. That’s how the magic happens. They will know someone who can help you, or you will know someone who can help them. It’s a partnership. And of course, work hard! You will have to work your butt off. This business is time consuming. If you want success, you probably will be busy all the time. If you are not busy all the time, you aren’t working hard enough.
What made you start writing in the first place?
midst of despair, there can be hope. It is that hope that shapes the story of the Writing has always been a main characters in my big part of my life, starting book. I want readers to from when I was in grade believe in their dreams and school. Throughout my pursue the goals they have educational career, I have set for themselves, no found inspiration in the matter how out of reach works of authors of varying they seem. styles and interests. I had always been encouraged to What made you start a write, whether it was in the YouTube Channel? form of short stories, poems, or essays. I knew Youtube has been a that I was enthusiastic wonderful creative outlet about writing starting in for me, leading to many the 5th grade, entering exciting opportunities and multiple contests for experiences. However, poetry and short stories. none of it would have After winning a few awards happened without my for my work, I began to passion for filmmaking and develop my passion, and video editing. My parents along with a great amount bought me a camera at the of encouragement from my age of 10, and ever since teachers and parents, I then, I would make videos began the process of and skits with my brothers writing my book. or my friends. We would spend all day filming these What do you want readers skits, and then I would edit to get from your book? all the footage together to make a short movie. I had The main message I want so much fun filming and readers to take away from editing these videos, and I my book is that even in the realized that I wanted to
pursue it further, which is when I decided to create a Youtube Channel. How has your cousin that you collab with on YouTube played a part in your career? My cousin Tara, who I started my Youtube Channel, ’Stylistically Sweet’ with, has played a great role in my Youtube experience and my career so far. She and I have always been very close, and she has supported me not only through contributing to our Youtube Channel but by encouraging me in my other ventures in writing and acting. Whenever I work on an exciting new project, she is one of the first people I tell. We talk to each other on a regular basis and I consider her one of my best friends.
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Tell us about your new Amazon tv show? The Amazon TV show that I am a part of, “Finding The Future,� is a thrilling new series focusing on the lives of three high school girls who are about to enter a world of danger. When a young boy from the future comes to warn these girls from the present about something urgent in order to save their town, everything they once knew and thought was real, is now shrouded in mystery. Filming for the show has been a very exciting and challenging experience so far, and spending time with the cast outside of filming has definitely been a highlight of the whole process. I am delighted that the filming process has been successful and that the show will be premiering soon!
participated in some workshops. I definitely think that acting, filming, and participating in the entertainment industry are things that I want to continue in the future and possibly permanently. As I have so many interests and passions, it has been hard for me to decide what I would like to pursue permanently or as a career, which is why everything is a possibility for me at this point. Do you have any other talents you will eventually pursue?
Yes! I really enjoy singing and playing instruments such as the piano and the violin. I was quite invested in music during elementary and middle school, and have been thinking about continuing with these interests in the future. I have been considering releasing covers on my Youtube Channel, as well as Is acting something you eventually writing original wanna do permanently? songs. Music is one aspect Acting is something that I of the arts that I have explored and eventually have been pursuing alongside writing my book considered pursuing. and filming videos for my What is your advice for Youtube Channel. Over young YouTubers and the past few years, I have authors? taken acting classes and
My advice for young individuals who are interested in media, writing, or the arts, is to pursue their passions and be persistent when reaching for their goals. With my experience as a young author, I have learned that having patience, perseverance, and dedication is key. Trusting in your work and believing in your capabilities will help you succeed. With my experience as a young Youtuber, I would make similar suggestions. Maintaining a strict upload schedule, putting time and effort into your videos, and aiming to produce quality content, is essential. For anyone trying to reach their goals in any field, it is important to enjoy what you are doing and work hard doing it. You can visit her on her official website : stylisticallysweet.wixsite. com/msmemories You can also buy her book at any online book retailer. Watch her Yotube Videos on the Stylistically Sweet Channel every Sunday.
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