Star Power Vol.42

from the editor

HELLO THERE, READER!

In this Star Power issue, we got to chat with actress Annaka Fourneret who plays Lynn Loud in the hit show The Really Loud House

We also got to have a #QuickChat with actress Jenna Davis, who voices the iconic character M3GAN in the Blumhouse smash-hit M3GAN

I hope you enjoy reading the issue and that it inspires you to go after your dreams

YOURS

TRULY,

Carol Wright EDITOR IN CHIEF @ CAROL WRIGHT

Get to Know Annaka

I started walking on my 8-month birthday. I skipped crawling altogether.

My eyes look green but close up, they are actually light blue with a ring of yellow in the center, so the combination appears green from far away.

I’m obsessed with the mystery of Jack the Ripper

My favorite visual artist is Jean-Michel

Basquiat

My dad let me drive his car to the grocery store when I was 9 years old (totally legal ;)). I loved it.

Annaka's Playlist

Her's // Marcel

Deftones // Gauze

Steve Lacy // Mercury

The Strokes // Trying Your Luck

Gerry Rafferty // Right Down the Line

Tame Impala // The Boat I Row

Fabolous // Young’n

Sex Pistols // Submission

Benny Sings // Big Brown Eyes

Wham! // Everything She Wants

Annaka Fourneret

Annaka Fourneret started her career at only 9 months old after a casting director for GAP chased her father down while they were shopping at The Grove. Now at 15, she can be seen in the hit show The Really Loud House playing the competitive and loyal Lynn Loud. Fourneret talked to NYOTA about what drew her to the role of Lynn, working with Maya Rudolph in Loot, and directors she hopes to work with in the future.

Your introduction to the entertainment industry came through modeling. Do you find that many of the skills you learned as a model are transferable skills you can apply to your acting career?

As a model, I always felt like I was putting on a character depending on the brand and the photographer. You bring yourself to the character, but it’s not a total representation of who you are personally That’s why the whole ‘Are you a grumpy brand or a smiley brand’ scene in Triangle of Sadness is so funny because there’s an element of truth

One of your favorite actresses is Anya Taylor-Joy. What is it about her performances that you find inspiring, and is there a certain approach she takes to acting that you hope to emulate in your own work?

Anya has an amazing ability to express vulnerability while remaining in her own power. It’s a theme throughout her performances. From The Menu to The Queen’s Gambit to Split, and even The Witch – when she should be powerless, you always feel her character has a strong sense of self, that even when she’s not in control, she’s not lost and that’s what makes her performance so compelling

Due to the fact that you grew up between Los Angeles and the South of France, do you have an appreciation for French cinema, and would you hope to be in a French film one day?

Absolument, j’adore le cinema de francais. But not only French cinema. I am obsessed with cinema from all over the world. My Netflix queue is 80% foreign language. That’s what is so amazing about streaming platforms It has made global cinema accessible to everyone.

You currently play Lynn Loud in The Really Loud House. What initially drew you to the character and made you want to audition for the role?

I was a big fan of the animated series, but honestly, I wasn’t sure that the role of Lynn was a good fit. I believe you should always take chances and try things that are new and different, so I went for it And now I can see the similarities between us so clearly. We both give everything our all and are super loyal.

Interview by Carol Wright | Photographer: Jeff Vespa | Hair & MUA: Brittany Gharring for Oribe + Tom Ford Beauty

Lynn is extremely passionate and competitive, but she also has a playful side that is shown at times, for example, when she pretends to be a sports announcer during “The Chore Thing.” Is it fun to build out a character with so many different sides to her?

That is one of my favorite episodes. I love that Lynn is game for any challenge, any adventure and that she is laser-focused on her goals. My favorite part of playing Lynn is definitely the sports I get to learn and all of my stunt work.

In the future, you want to do a horror film or psychological thriller. Is there a particular director you would hope to work with on a project of that nature?

Anything by Blumhouse or James Wan, Ari Aster (Midsommar), Jordan Peele (Us), Issa López (Tigers Are Not Afraid), and Robert Eggers (The Witch). There are so many.

There is a lot of love for the Loud family, no matter what the iteration, and a lot of that is due to the relatability of the characters and family dynamics. Does the cast spend a lot of time together on and off set to create genuine bonds?

We do, actually. We truly have become one big family. We pretty much hang out all the time on and off set. If it’s not all of us together, it’s a few of us who are not working. And we genuinely all get along. Unfortunately, that is not always the case on sets – we are lucky.

You had the opportunity to work on the show Loot and act alongside Maya Rudolph and Nat Faxon. Did you get to bring a lot of yourself to that role?

Alex is by far the closest to my own personality She’s just a typical teen whose universe revolves around her friends and family. I was hoping they would bring Alex back for Season 2, and she would scheme and meddle to make Molly fall in love with Arthur. Maybe that will be Season 3, hint hint.

You also have an interest in fashion. Who are some actors whose sense of style you love or are inspired by?

I love Zendaya’s style Her collaboration with Law Roach is always electrifying but never feels contrived. I also love Rosé from Black Pink; her style is fashion-forward but restrained, and of course, I love what Anya does. She makes choices that are interesting but feel true to her.

What advice do you have for aspiring actors?

I don’t think I’m really in a position yet to give advice, I’m just starting out, but I can tell you what works for me Know that there is a role for everyone and what’s meant for you will find you. Also, don’t focus on what other actors are doing/booking; just focus on the path in front of you and what you are doing because, really, that’s the only thing in your control. Lastly, have faith in yourself. You got this!

"Know that there is a role for everyone and what’s meant for you will find you."

Annaka's Top Picks

Book: Daisy Jones & The Six

TV Show: Lovesick, a British sitcom starring Johnny Flynn. It’s hilarious

Fashion Trend: Combining two dissimilar looks. A conservative dress with an edgy/subversive accessory to punk it up.

Movie:

Sing Street, directed by John Carney. It’s about a guy in Dublin who starts a band to impress a girl. It’s set in the 80s. The soundtrack is so good. Followed closely by Jennifer’s Body.

Jenna Davis

Interview by Carol Wright | Photographer: Ashley Roberts

After playing the role of Mollie from Annie in a show at the community theater, Jenna Davis convinced her parents to let her transition to acting in film and television. The decision to expand her acting horizons paid off in a big way, as audiences worldwide can now hear her voicing the titular character in the Blumhouse smash-hit M3GAN. Davis talked to NYOTA about the internet’s love for M3GAN, using a technique called “flipping the switch,” and her advice for aspiring actors

What initially sparked your interest in acting?

Musical theater initially sparked my interest in acting At the age of 9, I played the role of Mollie in Annie at my community theater, and throughout the rehearsals and performances, I fell in love with the performing arts and acting. Not long after, I convinced my parents to help me make the transition between theater to film & television.

You are the voice of the killer AI doll, M3GAN. Did seeing Amie Donald’s work and the physicality of M3GAN help you find her voice?

Despite Amie's incredible work, I actually did not see the physicality of M3GAN until I booked the role, so her motions did not help me find her voice However, when I booked the role and was able to see the physicality, it did help give a better understanding of what M3GAN was physically doing in each scene.

How did you go about finding the balance between making M3GAN seem sweet at first listen but secretly sinister?

I used an acting technique called "flipping the switch." The technique is very subtle but impactful, as the mood of an individual switches in less than a matter of seconds. Hence, M3GAN's sweet but sinister demeanor.

The role also allowed you to sing. Did you have a certain technique for making a positive song like “Titanium” seem eerie? No, I did not use a certain technique. Instead, I used a more hushed tone with M3GAN's flair beneath it.

M3GAN has been deemed an icon; could you have predicted the internet’s love for her?

I could have never predicted the love that she has received It is truly such an honor that audiences are enjoying her.

After M3GAN, would you hope to do more horror/thriller projects in the future?

Absolutely! I had such a thrill with this genre and hope to work on more horror and thriller projects in the near future.

Outside of acting, you also sing and make music. Should our readers expect new music from you this year?

Yes! I have a lot of exciting plans for new music this year! Stay tuned!

What advice do you have for aspiring actors?

Enjoy it, and don't let rejection take you down. Remember, the entertainment industry is a marathon, not a sprint.

"Enjoy it, and don't let rejection take you down.

Remember, the entertainment industry is a marathon, not a sprint."

STAR POWER TEAM

EDITOR IN CHIEF

GRAPHIC DESIGNER

PUBLISHING

CAROL WRIGHT

CAROL WRIGHT

COVER

Annaka Fourneret ACTRESS

CONTRIBUTORS

PHOTOGRAPHER Jeff Vespa

PHOTOGRAPHER Ashley Roberts

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