SATURNE #26 ft. KaDee Strickland by Saturne Magazine

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Special Thanks TALENTS KaDee Strickland - Cheyenne Wells - Alexis Sides - Olivia Lunny - Tiggi Hawke PUBLICISTS / AGENTS / ASSISTANTS Courtney Caruso - Alara Siegel - Emily Herrman - Tyler Metz - Jasmine Pezeshki - Gary Mantoosh - Kristie Higgins - Anna Kreynes - Venita Cutler - Shane Hawkins PHOTOGRAPHERS Belva Chan - Rowan Daly - Trevor Brady - Sam Leviton - Jordan Rossi STYLISTS Adele Cany - Tracy Shapoff MAKEUP ARTISTS / HAIR STYLISTS Sophia Porter - Fabiola Makeup SATURNE TEAM Cerena Hammana - Lyna Allet - Diane Marchetti 1

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Content

INTERVIEWS

KaDee Strickland

Cheyenne Wells

Alexis Sides

Olivia Lunny

Tiggi Hawke

STORIES

Sun, Sea and the City

by Lyna Allet

PHOTOGRAPHY Italian Dream

PHOTOGRAPHY by Cerena Hammana

PLAYLIST Dance The Night DUA LIPA

My Baby (remix) FRANGLISH, BIEN & AYRA STARR

Potential MOLLY BURMAN

Easy PRIYA RAGU

Feed The Beast KIM PETRAS

Stars THE WINERY DOGS

King Of Wands HOUSEWIFE

Backwards ALEXA CAPPELLI ft. KNOX

Barbie Dreams FIFTY FIFTY ft. KHALIII

KaDee Strickland Interview by Cerena Hammana Photography by Belva Chan Styled by Tracy Shapoff Hairstyling by Sophia Porter for Exclusive Artists using UNITE Haircare Makeup by Fabiola for Exclusive Artists using Kosas

SATURNE MAGAZINE : Can you introduce yourself for people who may not know you? KADEE STRICKLAND : Well, I currently have a series that’s been released here in the States called Cruel Summer. People may also have seen me on Private Practice, which is a tv series, that I did here in the States as well. It’s sort of a spin-off of Grey’s Anatomy, which I learned France is very familiar with [laughs]. Those two series are probably most notably the ones that people are more familiar with. I’ve done a bunch of movies also, I’ve been doing this for 20 years and I’ve been very fortunate because it’s consistent. Boring with the pandemic of course because I wasn’t working really much. But yeah, the Cruel Summer show has just been released here in the States and what’s fun about it is that anyone who enjoyed Private Practice will probably enjoy see that the gentlemen who play my husband, Paul Adelstein, on that show, is my love interest on «Cruel Summer». And the kid who play my step son, Griffin Gluck, is the love interest of my daughter on the show, so it was a little reunion that was really fun to have. SM : Thank you for talking about it because that was actually my second question [laughs], how was that reunion with your two former co-stars? KS : Wonderful! I mean, I literally was in shock because I could go and have a cocktail with Griffin and he was just over hip higher than me when he was a child. I’ve known him for so long, I’ve seen him becoming a young man and it’s amazing to watch, to see a person’s development. For Paul, it’s so historic, it’s funny because these characters in this series have to have a very strong history and it’s just very easy. There’s no really acting involved to have history. And part of my husband, he’s probably the man I’ve kissed the most in the last decade [laughs], which we have a good laugh about. You know, I’m still quite close with the people I’ve worked with on Private Practice and keep in touch, which is very rare! I think some shows have chemistry like that and it’s a very deep connection that we have, with these people. And with Paul in particular because we did play together so much and we’ve worked in kind of similar ways. We have a lot of honesty. We look at each other and we’re like « We need to do that again ». It felt good understanding how to navigate the other person in a scene to keep it interesting for us. That’s always fun.

SM : Can you tell us a bit more about your role in Cruel Summer and about the show in general? KS : In Cruel Summer, I am the mother of the lead girl. The series takes place in the Y2K era and it’s an interesting condensed version of basically the year in a person’s life. An event takes place and it will sort of change the community and my oldest daughter is the center of it. The other notable thing is that because we’re a bit of a working-class family, I’m unable to travel with her and give her things I would want to, financially. So I host an exchange student to try to bring culture to our home so that my daughter has a different experience. And the influence of that exchange student changes everything in my daughter’s life. So the well-intended becomes quite complicated. That’s really about a friendship between young women. I read this recently and I thought this was a good observation, there’s a dynamic in female friendships, particularly when you’re young, it can almost be obsessive. And I love that they explored that because I think it’s a really interesting lens into female friendships but also one of the things I tried to learn to my daughter in the show is that female friendships are just simply different. They are not what any other relationship feels like when you connect in a loving way with another woman or young lady. There’s also a bit of a love triangle involved. So yeah, it’s a fun show to watch. The first season is an anthology, quite like the show White Lotus. It’s a new cast, a new location and a new time frame. The first one took place over, I believe, 3 years. Jessica Biel, the actress, is the producer of the show and I loved the first season. I thought it was clever and really surprising. I’ve not seen a young adults show that caught the eye of so many adults. And part of what I think is fun about being in the second season, particularly with Paul, is people that might have been our audience for Private Practice will have fun watching us with their children. That’s quite engaging. And I had no idea that we were all gonna be on the show, when they told me I was in such shock but it was really fun. We had a good time shooting, I’m really amazed by this young cast of actors, they’re very talented, very focused and we had a lot of fun, it was delightful. SM : How long before the shoot have you learned that you’ll act with Paul and Griffin? KS : Oh god, I think it was two weeks before. That was pretty quick. I got the job and then within 2 or 3 weeks, I was in Vancouver filming the show. Things either happen very quickly in our business or they take forever. SM : Do you remember your first audition? KS : My very first audition was, I suppose, Philadelphia in college. I went to school for theatre and I realized that we were really theatre centric and I wanted to learn more about television as well. So I decided to intern in a casting agency and that is where I had my first audition. I first started as a reader for other people and they ended up pulling me in, and I pretty quickly got a role. All things considered, it was pretty inconsistent. Where I’m from, it’s quite small and it’s farm and a tiny place, so I was just pretty fearless about it, it just made sense. I was just very fortunate, I kept landing on the right path. It didn’t look like what I was hoping it would but it just came with ease, grace and consistency, so I was lucky. You always learn a lot in those moments too. But my first audition was oddly comforting, I had an internship in that casting office so it felt like home. SM : Talking about auditions and filming, do you have a go-to ritual for when you’re feeling nervous? KS : I just look at the dialogue, I breathe. Because the dialogue won’t fail you, that’s what you’re there to do and if I just put my focus on the thing I’m there to do I can’t get this caught up in my nerves. -

- I just look at the dialogue, I breathe. Because the dialogue won’t fail you, that’s what you’re there to do and if I just put my focus on the thing I’m there to do I can’t get this caught up in my nerves. Also, I’m not a fan of the whole zoom auditioning process, it’s just very strange. Because, you can imagine we’re in dialogue right now on this interview, what do you do when a bug happens and you’re in a scene? Not to mention where do you look?, you can’t move freely because you have to stay in front of the computer. It’s just strange. The worst was a chemistry test I had over a zoom, I didn’t even know who was the person. It was supposed to be 3 people and at the end it was 12. It was early during the pandemic when no one was really knowing what was happening and it was a very strange process. I find, going into the room, everyone there understands each other. You know pretty quickly « These people would be great to work for » or « I don’t think we have the right alchemy as a team » because for me, when everybody connects through the words they can have fun with it. So yeah, this whole computer situation, as an actor, it makes it very complex to try to really do your best work. SM : Do they still make zoom auditions right now that quarantine is over? KS : That’s all it is. I’ve been in one room in over three years. And it’s not gonna go back. Most of the acting directors have given up their office spaces and they just work from home. Of course we have a strike here so nothing’s been made up at the moment, but I did a producers session and it was the strangest thing. The casting director had a casting assistant on the zoom and they’ve only met in the last few months, they’ve been working together for a couple of years. They started working together over zoom, which is the opposite of what I think makes this fun. But you have to adjust right? The world have adjusted in so many ways, but I think it just ultimately became less expensive for people to not have to rent office spaces, they can set their own hours and keep it simple in that way, which to me I wish it would go back but I don’t make the rules. I’ve only been in one room and it was a screen test that I was flown out for, so it didn’t even happen in los angeles. I was flown to Texas to do it and put up in a hotel. But that’s the process of that particular filmmaker and they pretty much do things their own way. I don’t know anyone else who had been in a room in three years so we’re all just kind of like « this is amazing! » [laughs]. We couldn’t even be nervous, we were too happy to actually be back in a room. SM : Do you have a show or movie that you’d like to play in? KS : They are so many! Recently, here in the States, they do really good shows. For exemple Succession, that’s really well done, very well acted and directed, and from what I understand, creatively is just a blast to make. And I could say the same for Ted Lasso, probably because our child loves watching it with us. And then you look at something like White Lotus, where you get to travel the world, that also sounds like fun. So I think any of those things would be a good time. And if I could jump into a film at any given point, I don’t have the skills to do something like Signing in the Rain but The Apartment is a film that I love. It just such a beautiful film and those actors are amazing. Being in that part of history would’ve been really fun to me. SM : Would have any advice to give to people who want to become an actor just like you? KS : This advice was given to me by my mentor, Maggy Flanigan, a phenomenal teacher, human being, and artist. She’s a real artist’s soul, it’s very rare to connect with people that really love the process the way she does, and it is a process. I think the advice I’d give to anyone who wants to do this is « if you can live without it, don’t do it », because you will try for jobs in one week more than most people do in their entire lifetime, it’s a deeply unstable lifestyle and if you can live without it -

- don’t do it », because you will try for jobs in one week more than most people do in their entire lifetime, it’s a deeply unstable lifestyle and if you can live without it, you probably should. If you can’t, then you have to do it. It doesn’t have to look like anyone else’s career because it is you and you’re undoubtedly the thing that is the product, so you have to be comfortable with understanding that, that you’re going to be judged and denied often. But it always makes sense in the end. Any job I’ve not gotten truly is because either some event in my life has happened in the time that I’ve been working on the thing or something better has come along, or a better fit for my family has come along. It’s kind of unbelievably shocking how frequently the feedback of what you don’t get a job is there, adjust your lifestyle to make sense. Even now, honestly, I would audition for anything, even a 60-year-old woman. Because it keeps me sharp and it’s fun to work on characters. And fortunately, my representatives know that it’s also such a strange business, sometimes you’re literally given material just to show a casting person that you can do it even if you’re not right for the role. And sometimes you’re not right for the role and they end up giving it to you, and it makes zero sense but you got a role with it. I’ve just been very lucky, I knew I couldn’t live without it and I still feel that way. It would be very easy to have a more normal life, especially when you have a partner and children, I think it becomes a different kind of journey artistically because you have to consider your child’s experience as well. But I was lucky, I worked with Isabella Rossellini three years ago on the series Shut Eye, and she’s brilliant. I grew up absolutely in love with her, and she gave me great advice as a mother. When I worked with her my son was very small, and she gave me so much advice and talked about her parents and it’s crazy to hear stories about being on set as a little girl and what that was like. I just thought if this lifestyle suited her, I think my son’s gonna be okay, and he is. SM : It’s beautiful to see the way you still have that passion after all these years. KS : I mean, you can’t do it if you don’t. The amount of disappointments that comes with it is so consistent because you ultimately put your heart and your soul into it. There’s an amount of vulnerability that comes with that lifestyle choice that is undeniable. You’re constantly putting yourself out there. And I can tell you, because I’ve been on the other side of casting, not always the best actors get the part. I’ve seen brilliant performances but, if they’re too similar to someone who is already involved in the project, they will not get the part, no matter if they’re Meryl Streep or Marion Cotillard. You can be a genius and somehow still not get the role because they already have someone in place, for whatever reason. Or they can be « package deals » where agencies get to put only their actors and that’s what gets financing, it doesn’t always have anything to do with the individual who’s putting their heart and soul into something. And if you can consider that, it will free you up so much because then you’ll ultimately just do it for yourself. They are times when I’ve gotten jobs because someone has seen me in something else and knew that I would make sense, and I wouldn’t even know that they’ve seen my work. It’s a very unique process, but when it works there’s nothing better. I just love being on set, after two decades, it never gets old. It just brings me so much joy. Even on the hard days, or horrible locations, it’s still amazing to do what you love. SM : You were talking about your son earlier. What would you want to leave to him, like a piece of advice for when he gets older for example? KS : It’s funny because we found this piece of art from a local artist when I was pregnant which says « You have everything you need ». And I think quite simply, particularly because we go through different phases of our lives, it’s often part of a journey to look outside of yourself to seek information from other persons, and other experiences. And I will say, he is the same person almost 10 years later, than he was when I met him. When he’s content, he crosses his feet, and it’s something he did in my womb. It amazes me, that a person can be that complete.-

- I really believe that we all are born with a thing that makes us us, and therefore you have everything you need inside of you if you listen to it. That will give you more information than anyone can. And, he does have an incredible empathy and intuition that is profound, it’s profound how he can read a room or find a person to connect with, he has great taste in people. He’s very engaged with empathy and I think as long as It stays intact, he’s gonna be just fine. SM : Do you remember what was the hardest scene you’ve played during your career? KS : You know what’s hard? It’s when the writing isn’t good, that is hard. They have been physically difficult things like I’ve been assaulted and things like that, but the writing was so clear, what was asked of me, that I found it freeing. But when the writing’s bad you feel trapped. It’s like you’re in a cage that you can’t get out of. That, to me, is hard. Sometimes you need to do a rewrite on it, you just have to stop filming and do it, just get a rewrite right there. Sometimes that can become shocking because I love to know in advance what’s asked of me, but if I don’t I just roll with it, that’s also part of the job. SM : Your husband is also an actor. You guys did a movie together back in 2004, even if you didn’t have scenes together, is it something you’d like to do again? KS : I’d love to! The funny thing is that with all these self-tapings, we act together all the time, and we do quite well [laughs]. But I will say, we didn’t have a single scene together in The Grudge, so I would love to be in a scene with him, I think it would be a lot of fun. But I will be frank, I’m always nervous when he visits set, more than anyone else, I don’t care who’s there but when he’s there for some reason I feel really nervous. SM : You came to Paris not so long ago to meet fans, how was that experience? KS : It was incredible. I’ve never been in an experience like that and the Paris side of all is pure magic. What I will say, and I talked about this with E.R. (Fightmaster) and Caterina (Scorsone), is that so many of the storylines that we had, speak to a more marginalized group of people. So for me, those who’ve been sexually assaulted or have addiction issues frequently come with a great understanding, vulnerability, and kindness toward me about the work that I’ve done. I feel that there’s something about a medical show, particularly one that is so emotionally involved, that people connect to the vulnerability of it. Charlotte was such a fun character to play, she’d say whatever comes to her mind and not care, which is very the opposite of me. So it was really rewarding to see the fun that this brought people because they had as much fun as I did watching it and myself making it. We also have really special fans, there’s a vulnerability I feel. I really loved it, even if unfortunately I lost my voice, because I went to the premiere of Cruel Summer the night before and then traveled 11 hours on a plane, it literally took my voice away from me [laughs]. So that and jet lag were hard, but being with people, getting these letters and really beautiful and thoughtful books that they made for me, bracelets… I didn’t really understand frankly, that people would travel from all over the world for that. I met a woman who brought her daughter from the States that I’m from because her daughter has been bullied and what got her through the bullying was the shows. You know when you hear that, it’s remarkable. I had so many people come up to me who have been in hospitals themselves and discovered the show while they were ill, and have now gotten on the other side of that.

This is the first invitation to something like that I’ve had and I think it’s pretty unique to do medical shows, I’d love if I could do more of them because I learned through fans that they are really worldwide and I think that an opportunity like that, to connect, frankly make your career happen. I was there because fans requested it, so that felt amazing too. And at the end, it just meant so much to come home and show everything to my son, because it’s a strange thing to be part of a family from your work, but when it has an impact on people it feels purposeful and meaningful. I’m able to show him these things and say « Isn’t that incredible that someone related to something I did? That’s why I go away », when I’m gone I’m gone but when I’m home I’m home. So that was amazing, just too short.

... ONE ACTOR I’D LOVE TO PLAY WITH AGAIN My husband!

MY FAVORITE SONG OF ALL TIME « It Never Entered My Mind » by Miles Davis.

MY FAVORITE MOVIE

God that’s impossible. But I would say that one of my top films would be « The Apartment », I love it. I also love the French film « Love Me If You Dare » (« Jeux d’Enfants » in french).

MY FAVORITE QUOTE « You have everything you need ».

THE THREE ITEMS I’D TAKE ON A DESERT ISLAND

Water, some type of power source that would allow me to watch movies, and I’ll take movies. I’ve done that already, I’ve seen Casablanca on a beach, that was remarkable.

Cheyenne Wells Interview by Diane Marchetti Photography by Rowan Daly

SATURNE MAGAZINE : Can you introduce yourself for people who may not know you? CHEYENNE WELLS : My name is Cheyenne Isabel Wells and I play Olivia on Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. SM : What made you want to become an actress? Was it a passion since childhood? What is your journey with acting? CW : When I was little my parents took me to go see Lion King on stage in San Fransisco, I couldn’t take my eyes off the stage even during the intermission. After the show I told my mom “that’s what I wanna do when I get older”. My parents are by biggest supporters and they helped do what I wanted to do, so that day my mom looked into classes or things that I could do so I could start doing musical theatre. I started doing theatre and continued until I booked Grease. But through that theater journey I always had a love for TV and film and always knew I wanted to work on that as well. So finally being here and experiencing it, I absolutely love it and will continue SM : Do you remember your first audition? CW : My very first audition was in 1st grade I believe it was for Wizard of Oz at my elementary school and I wanted to be Toto sooo badly. I didn’t get the part but that’s okay I was a munchkin instead. SM : Do you have a go-to ritual when you’re feeling nervous before an audition or filming? CW : I really wish I had a go-to ritual. But sometimes I will listen to my favorite live performances and that really hypes me up to get ready for a big performance or a huge audition. Other times I will have a little meditation session because I personally do tend to get very nervous. SM : Can you tell us the process of being cast in « Grease : rise of pink ladies » ? CW : The process was an experience, everything was conducted on zoom which was hard at times but also a blessing because we were in the safe place of being at home. -

- But I had actually been told no at first and then about a week later got an email that I had a directors session the next day. Freaked out but got through that and it was amazing. Next day got an email I was testing for the role and worked my butt off to make sure I didn’t let this role slip by me because I fell in love with her. 5 days later got the zoom call I was casted and freaked out. Was truly a dream come true. SM : Can you describe your character in « Grease : rise of pink ladies » ? Do you feel close to her ? CW : Olivia is the tough cool girl of the group. Her toughness comes from a place of protecting the more vulnerable parts of herself, a lot like Rizzo in the original grease movie. She is very smart and funny but no one can really see past her outside appearance until she meets the Pink Ladies. I personally feel very close to this character she definitely has a lot of me in her. SM : What is your best memory on set ? CW : There are so many amazing memories on set. But one of my favorites was filming Good Girl Act. It was one of the first numbers we shot and it was sooo much fun. That was also the only number we got to do all the way through without stopping because they needed a wide shot and we were in one room the whole time, after that everyone cheered and we all got together hugged each other it was just a really amazing day of everyone working so hard and seeing how amazing all the rest of the numbers were about to be. SM : What show or movie you’d love to be part of? CW : That’s a hard one. There’s too many things I would love to be a part of but I really want to be in an action movie, like the new jumanji kind of thing or something like that. Anything action in my career would be sooo cool. SM : Do you have passions besides acting? CW : I would love to have a music career one day, and also would love to produce, produce movies or tv shows. SM : Would you have advice for people who want to become an actor? CW : Hmmm not too much, I think everyones experience is different. I would say that if this is truly your dream, never stop, it takes time and hard work but it can happen. Things are starting to change in this industry slowly but surely, there are a lot of people who are coming up in this industry showing young dreamers that they can do it. So if you want it dont stop, you got this.

MY FAVORITE GREASE SONG

It changes every time I answer cause they are all so amazing but I think right now Grease is the Word.

MY CELEBRITY CRUSH WHEN I WAS A TEENAGER

Orlando Bloom in the 3rd pirates movie very specific (lol), and a couple others but I think that was the main.

MY FAVORITE MUSICAL

Probably In the Heights, or I love Smokey Joes Cafe, the music is just too fun jukebox musical.

THE THING I’D TAKE FROM THE 50s

Probably the outfits, some of our outfits in the show are so much fun I would love to wear them. Oh and candy, had some good candy.

WHAT MY CHARACTER’S FIRST TWEET WOULD BE Vote Pink or a kiss emoji

THE DISNEY CHARACTER THAT REPRESENT ME Pocahontas or Tiana

MY FAVORITE ARTIST

Have too many but default always is Beyonce

MY FAVORITE MOVIE

Again too many to name but top, Coraline or Pirates of the Caribbean.

Alexis Sides Interview by Diane Marchetti Photography by Trevor Brady

SATURNE MAGAZINE : Can you introduce yourself for people who may not know you? ALEXIS SIDES : Hola! I’m Alexis Sides, a Mexican-born actor and lover of all things creative. You might recognize me from my role as ‘Potato’ in the new «Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies» series on Paramount+. I was born in the beautiful city of Guadalajara, Jalisco, and raised in paradise town, Cabo San Lucas, and got my start in acting playing one of the ‘Lost Boys’ in a school musical adaptation of «Peter Pan». When I’m not acting, you can usually find me in the kitchen experimenting with new recipes or hitting the gym to lift some weights. And if there’s a soccer match on, you can bet I’ll be cheering on my hometown team of C.D. Guadalajara or Real Madrid CF. Nice to meet you! SM : Can you tell us the process of being cast in « Grease : Rise of the Pink Ladies » ? AS : Oh man, well, as an actor with a musical theatre background, I was super excited to audition for the show. But here’s the thing - even though I had some experience with singing and dancing, I never really got to take proper lessons or anything like that. I grew up in Cabo San Lucas, which is a pretty small place, so there weren’t a ton of opportunities to improve those skills. For the casting process, it was a three-stage process. Initially, I had originally received an audition for “Richie”, the leader of the T-Birds, which was seeking people who could sing and dance. Despite not having taken any singing or dancing classes, I decided to give it a shot and auditioned anyway. Unfortunately, I didn’t hear anything back after the first audition. A month later, I received another audition notice from my agent for the same show. But this time, the audition was specifically for the role of Potato, one of the T-Birds in the show. I sent in my audition tape and was called back for another audition shortly after. The third audition was a network audition, where I auditioned directly for the executives at the network. After the network audition, I waited anxiously for a call from my agent. I didn’t receive confirmation until early January that I had landed the role of Potato. It was an incredibly exciting moment for me and the start of an amazing journey with the Grease franchise.

SM : Can you describe your character in this show ? AS : I play the character of Potato, one of the members of the T-Birds gang. Potato is a fun-loving, charismatic guy who always knows how to lighten the mood. He’s the kind of guy who can make anyone laugh and is always up for a good time. But at the same time, he’s also fiercely loyal to his friends and will do anything to protect them. One of the things I love about playing Potato is his unapologetic personality and how he always stays true to himself, even if it means going against the norm. He’s definitely a character that will bring some laughs and heart to the show. SM : Your character struggles with lot of things like speaking English and his dad’s PTSD. So what inspired you to play this kind of character? AS : Playing a character like Potato, who is facing real-life struggles such as language barriers and adapting to a new society, is something that truly resonated with me. Being a Mexican actor, I also had to leave my country in search of better opportunities, so I understand the challenges of having to adapt to a different culture. Potato’s journey is something that many immigrants can relate to, and I feel privileged to be able to represent that on screen. As an actor, I am drawn to characters that are complex and have unique struggles, and Potato definitely fits the bill. Through playing him, I hope to bring light to important issues and inspire viewers to empathize with others who face similar challenges. SM : Can you tell us a funny anecdote about the shoot? AS : Well, I have to say that there were many hilarious and fun moments on set, but I don’t want to ruin any surprises for our amazing audience. The show takes many unexpected twists and turns that will keep you on the edge of your seat, and I wouldn’t want to give anything away. I can tell you that after we wrapped our last scene, we all celebrated together, and Tricia, who plays Nancy, had a surprise for me. She called me to the center of the set, and then something really unexpected happened that made us all laugh. It was a moment that we all shared together, and I’ll never forget it. I’m sure we will share that moment with everyone once the whole season is out to avoid giving away any spoilers. SM : Do you have passions besides acting? What do you love about it ? AS : Yes, I have a strong passion for fashion and clothes. I find that fashion can be a powerful form of self-expression and it’s fascinating how clothes can communicate so much about a person without them even having to say a word. I enjoy following fashion trends and experimenting with different styles to find what suits me best. I love the creativity that goes into designing clothes and the way that fashion can make people feel confident and empowered. As an actor, I also find that fashion plays a role in helping me develop my characters’ identities and personalities. Choosing the right clothing and accessories can help me get into the mindset of the character and fully embody them on screen. Overall, fashion is a form of art that I find truly inspiring and I’m excited to explore more of it as I continue my career in acting.

SM : What did Grease mean to you when you were younger? AS : As a theatre kid, I was always exposed to the world of musicals, and Grease was definitely one that I was familiar with. I definitely knew the songs and the characters. For me, Grease was more of a cultural phenomenon that had seeped into pop culture and everyone was talking about it. It was a musical that was universally recognized and celebrated, and as an aspiring actor, I knew it was an important part of the industry’s history. So, I definitely had a lot of respect for it and appreciated what it represented in the world of theatre and film. SM : If the young you saw your evolution, would he be proud to have been chosen to star in Grease Rise of the Pink Ladies? AS : If the younger me saw where I am now, he would be beyond proud. Growing up in a small town like Cabo San Lucas, it seemed like such a distant dream to be part of something as iconic as Grease. It wasn’t easy to get here, there were financial struggles and adapting to a new country where I didn’t know anyone. But looking back, I wouldn’t change a thing because every struggle, every challenge led me to this moment. And being part of Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies is not just a personal achievement, it’s a representation of every person who has ever dared to dream big and work hard to make it happen. I hope that seeing me on screen can inspire someone else to believe in themselves and pursue their own dreams, no matter how big or small they may seem. SM : Could you give us the reasons why we should watch the show? AS : First and foremost, the show is an incredibly fresh take on the iconic Grease universe. This prequel series focuses on a brand new group of characters, and explores their stories and experiences in a way that is both nostalgic and exciting. One of the great things about the show is the diversity within the cast. We have actors from all different backgrounds and cultures, and I think that really comes through in the show. It’s amazing to see such a range of perspectives and experiences represented on screen. Another reason to watch the show is the incredible music. We have 30 original songs written by the fabulous Justin Tranter and his amazing team at Facet House. These songs are so catchy and fun, and really capture the spirit of the show. And of course, there’s the incredible choreography by Jamal Sims, Louise Hardsky, and Jeffrey Mortensen. The dance numbers are so energetic and dynamic, and really help to bring the show to life. Overall, I think viewers will love Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies because it’s a fun and exciting series that is both nostalgic and fresh. It’s a great way to escape into a different world for a little while, and I’m so excited for everyone to see it!

SM : What would be your dream car ? AS : Honestly, I’m not a huge car buff, but there’s something about the Tesla that really catches my attention. I mean, who wouldn’t want a car that can go from 0 to 60 in under 2 seconds? And let’s not forget the fact that you never have to stop at a gas station again. I’ve been eyeing the Tesla for a while now and hopefully, one day, I’ll be able to make that dream a reality. In the meantime, I’ll stick to my trusty feet, or as we say in Mexico, “Dodge… Dodge patas” as a play on words with the car brand. SM : What is your favorite Grease song? AS : Oh, that’s a tough one! I have to say, «Greased Lightning» is definitely up there for me. I mean, who doesn’t love a good car anthem? It’s just so catchy and energetic, it always gets stuck in my head. But honestly, the entire soundtrack is amazing. Even though I’m not a die-hard fan, I still find myself singing along to all the songs whenever I hear them. SM : What is the thing you’d take from the 50s? AS : Oh, that’s a tough one. I mean, the fashion is obviously amazing, but I’m gonna have to go with the music. The 50s had some of the best music ever, and it still rocks today. Like, can you imagine a world without Elvis Presley or Buddy Holly? That’s just not a world I wanna live in. Plus, there’s something so cool about the simplicity of the music from that era. It’s all about the vocals, the melody, and the beat. No crazy autotune or electronic sounds. Just pure, raw talent. So yeah, if I could take one thing from the 50s, it would definitely be the music. SM : What on the contrary would you take back with you to the 50s? AS : It’s an interesting question to think about, because there are certainly many things from our current time that would be beneficial to bring back to the 50s, such as modern medicine or advances in technology. However, I think it’s important to consider the potential consequences of bringing back something that is too advanced for that time period, as it could disrupt the natural progression of history. Instead, I would focus on bringing back something more intangible, like a sense of inclusivity and acceptance for all people, regardless of their background or identity. The 50s was a time of rigid social norms and strict gender roles, and I believe that promoting acceptance and diversity would have had a positive impact on society as a whole. SM : What was your nickname when you were in school? AS : Growing up, my friends and classmates used to call me «Carretilla» because of the way I ran. They said it looked like I was pushing a wheelbarrow instead of running normally. Even though it may not have been the coolest nickname, it became a fun inside joke among my friends, and I still laugh about it today. I’m sure they are laughing right now. character, and the journey he goes through over the course of the movie is really interesting to me. Plus, who wouldn’t want to sing «Summer Nights» with Sandy?

SM : What songs would be the soundtrack of your life? AS : There are so many songs that have made an impact on my life, from different genres and time periods. Each song represents a different moment or memory, making it hard to choose just a few. I’m a big fan of Bad Bunny and his music speaks to my Latin roots and upbringing. At the same time, Coldplay has been a constant in my life and their music has seen me through many ups and downs. Then there are classic songs that my parents would play when I was growing up, like “Everlong” by the legendary Foo Fighters, that bring back happy memories. Overall, the soundtrack of my life is made up of a diverse mix of songs that have been there for me during different moments of my life, and I couldn’t imagine it any other way. SM : If you could be a character from the original Grease cast who would you choose? AS : As much as I love the original Grease cast, I have to say that I’m pretty content with the character I’m playing in Grease: Rise of the Pink Ladies. Potato has been a dream role for me, and I’m honored to be able to bring this character to life in a whole new way. That being said, if I had to choose a character from the original cast, I think I’d go with Danny Zuko. He’s such an iconic character, and the journey he goes through over the course of the movie is really interesting to me. Plus, who wouldn’t want to sing «Summer Nights» with Sandy? SM : Which societal subject would you like to give more prominence to? AS : As an artist, I believe that representation and inclusivity are important societal subjects that should be given more prominence. It’s crucial that we continue to push for more diverse and inclusive storytelling in all forms of media, and that we strive to give underrepresented communities a platform to tell their own stories. This can have a huge impact on shaping society’s perceptions and attitudes towards different cultures, identities, and experiences. I also believe in the importance of mental health and destigmatizing conversations around it, as it affects so many people and deserves more attention and support.

Olivia Lunny Interview by Lyna Allet Photography by Sam Leviton

SATURNE MAGAZINE : How did you start music? OLIVIA LUNNY : Growing up, music was ALWAYS playing in my household. Because of this, I feel that music has always been in my bones. By the age of 12 my dad taught me a few chords on guitar which led to me writing my very first songs. As I grew older, I started busking and playing at open mics/coffee shops around my city (Winnipeg, MB Canada). From there on I was laser focused and determined to break into the music scene as a career artist. SM : Do you remember the first song you wrote? OL : The very first song I ever wrote was called “fly away”. I wrote it at 13 years old for a friend who was struggling with depression. After I wrote that song, songs continued to naturally flow out of me rapidly. SM : You recently released your song ‘TIMEZONE’, can you tell us more about it? OL : This song was inspired by a series of events. Moving to the west coast, The chaos of long distance relationships, A FaceTime call with my dad while he was in India and we were juggling time zones, and the studio session where the song was born with new friends I had just met from Norway. TIMEZONE is unapologetic, carefree and makes me want to drive along the ocean with the windows down! SM : Does the single indicate the vibe your next album will be about? OL : This single sets the tone for my upcoming EP. It’s upbeat, vibrant and pop but with lots of lyrical depth! I can’t wait for fans to hear! SM : You also released a song with Bhad Babie called ‘VIBE CHECK’, how was the collaboration between you two? OL : It was so incredible to have an artist hop on my song. This was my first original release that included a feature, and it was amazing to have her on it. Her fans were extremely supportive and welcomed the track warmly.

SM : You released your album self-titled ‘Olivia Lunny’, what inspired this body of work? OL : The album was self-titled for a reason. It was truly the first look into my artistry and music for listeners. It has some of my favorite songs I’ve ever written on it to date, including a track called ‘The Walls’. SM : Do you remember the state of mind you were in when you released it and how do you feel now? OL : Lyrically this album was heavily based on heartbreak and felt like a coming-of-age moment for me. As I enter this new era of “Olivia Lunny”, I’ve grown so much both as a human being and as a writer. This new project exudes confidence, it’s sassy and it feels perfectly in alignment with where I’m at as an artist in my life! SM : My favorite song is ‘Modern Love’, can you explain the meaning behind it? OL : I’m so happy you love it. This song is about the weird dating and love landscape in this day and age. Everyone is overstimulated by too many options, and dating apps are rising in popularity. This song is about longing for a real connection in the modern world. SM : In 2020, you released your EP ‘The Ones I Loved’, which is kind of a love letter to the people you used to adore. Does releasing this EP helped you in any way with curing your heartbreak? OL : Releasing music that’s about personal experiences will always be a very beautiful and cathartic process for me. It’s healing and helps me personally let go of the past while still documenting it through song. SM : What is a piece of advice that someone gave you and you want to share with us? OL : The flowers that grow aren’t a result of the watering you did today but the seeds you planted months ago. SM : What is in store for you next? OL : I’ve been writing so much and have been working on my live show/new music! I can’t wait to share these new songs and hopefully come to a city near you very soon to play these songs live!!

TIGGI HAWKE Interview by Lyna Allet Photography by Jordan Rossi Styling by Adele Cany

SATURNE MAGAZINE : What made you fall in love with music? TIGGI HAWKE : What I really love about music is the connections you make with people through it, either when you’re with them and performing or even when they discover one of your songs for the first time and they feel a part of their story in the music. I think that’s the ultimate goal to be honest, sharing connection with people through my music and that’s really what made me fall in love with it myself, when I had that feeling through other people creations SM : How did you feel when you released your first work? TH : So nervous!! I think I also had big expectations and I put a lot of pressure on myself for my first release which is ridiculous, but I was quite hard on myself for it. Nowadays, I’m still nervous! But I have a bit more confidence in myself and while, of course, I focus on the end result, I also enjoy the process of making so many different songs. For the album and ‘phase 2’ of my artist project, I’ve found that I’m making music purely for myself, more than I ever used to which I’ve enjoyed so much and has been really liberating SM : Why was ‘Giants’ such a statement in your music? TH : Giants was a big change for me both sonically and visually, and I don’t deny it was a leap away from my last single before that. For me it singalled a big change and a real opportunity to show everyone what I’ve been wanting to work on and what I’ve been envisioning in my head all this time. Content wise, the lyrics also paralleled my personal growth over the pandemic so for me it was a statement in many ways SM : Your single ‘Pity Party’ is also described as a ‘rebirth’ for you. The arrival of a new Tiggi, why is that? TH : I think a big part of Pity Party, and the album in general, is a feeling of self acceptance and sometimes even a step more than that, more like a celebration of self. A huge part of that for me is pushing back on all the emotional restrictions and limitations that have been put on me, either by myself or other people, and Pity Party is about embracing those feelings and letting them be a part of your life. That said, I’m not advocating for sinking yourself in emotions and letting them consume you, but feeling them and actually throwing yourself a ’pity party’ every now and again, has been a big change for me!

SM : Your new album ‘Ascension’ came out on July 7th. Can you explain to me the meaning behind the title and the songs? TH : The title came easily to me because it is an ascension, in my mind, of myself and my music and in no other way than having the internal liberation to be completely free with my music and to start the journey in a new sonic and visual direction SM : You’ve been releasing songs since 2016. Why now is the best time for you to release your debut album? TH : It just came about to be honest, I can’t say there was a conscious plan that involved me releasing an album but a few songs were written and they had this cohesion to them that I just assumed they’d be an album. So with certain demos in hand, the rest of this ‘assumed’ album came into place - I actually can’t remember having a conversation with anyone that I was going to be releasing an album and we all just kind of accepted it and carried on! SM : They also have a particular order, can you explain to us the order you chose to publish your songs? TH : The album as a whole tells a bit of a story, it parallels my journey to a brighter place but it also has the ups and downs that come with life. The songs start a bit darker sonically (V838 + Giants) and end more upbeat (Sadurday Night + Ascension) and while all of them tell a lyrically honest story, it can sometimes be a bit more ambiguous than expected, but to me they all have a truth to them even though it can be slightly overshadowed but the production and can take a moment to be obvious SM : All of your songs are raw and emotional under that energetic synth-pop melodies. Which one of those songs were you the most nervous to put on and why? TH : Giants was a big step and I think because it was so different from my previous releases coupled with the fact it was the first one that came out, it was definitely the one I was most nervous about! To be honest, I always get nervous before any release, but I think I definitely doubled down nerveswise on that one!

SM : In your song ‘Human’, you sing the lyric: ‘What it means to be human? Give me good, give me bad, all I need is a feeling.’ What does it mean? TH : For me, it describes the reality of being a human being, that rollercoatser of feelings and emotions that makes good feelings good and bad feelings bad, because there wouldn’t be one without the other (a lesson I’m coming to learn bit by bit!). My journey with anti-depressants also made me very numb to things and to my emotions to the point where I felt like a robot just functioning and living on auto-pilot, so the phrase that you’ve highlighted really pinpoints that for me SM : Now that the album is live, what do you want people to experience when listening to it? TH : My goal is that anyone who hears it can relate to it in some way or another and feel a connection with the song in either it’s meaning or the melodies of it. In terms of experience, I can’t say that I hope it will always be an enjoyable experience because some fo the subjects hit quite close to home for me and the topics can be a bit uncomfortable but my dream is that someone can hear a song that I wrote about a situation in my life and feel that I wrote it for them, for a moment in theirs SM : What are your wishes for the future? TH : More and more music! Plus I’m playing live shows now that the album is out and I can put all the songs into that which is an amazing feeling, I can’t think of not playing more shows, so those 2 things are right at the top of the list for me. So I guess it’s more writing and more singing, which sounds like the perfect combo for me!

sun, sea, and The City

Written by Lyna Allet

I’ve always been a city girl. I was born and raised in the city, I know every subway station, and spending more than a month away from Paris gives me anxiety just thinking about it. But, this summer, I’ll spend my summer on the French east coast, where there’s a beach instead of the sidewalk, and people spend their days in bathing suits instead of their usual business attire. And because we need the best of both worlds, I’ve decided to give you the best tips on how to live the best summer ever, whether at the beach or in the city.

IN THE CITY WHAT TO WEAR During the day : Your basic white linen shirt paired with colored cotton pants, favorite loafers, and trendy sunglasses on top of your head. Don’t forget your favorite tote bag on your shoulders. During the night : Your timeless little black dress. Whether it’s a long or short one, with or without straps, it’s the best element of a wardrobe. Your favorite boots or strappy heels will do the trick for the shoes. Don’t forget your shoulder bag, your prettiest smile, and you are ready to go. In case of heatwaves : A pretty sundress. I prefer them long instead of short, I feel more elegant, but those two alternatives are the best to fight the heatwave with the cutest outfit. Put on a colorful headscarf, and some pretty jewelry to complete the look and voilà. For your skincare : Your usual serum, moisturizer, and sunscreen. Never forget the sunscreen. Your makeup : For the day, a skin tint to color your complexion, a cream blush for your cheek, a colorful palette, and your favorite mascara. For the night, let’s add a little glitter on those eyelids, a khol for a luscious cat eye, as well as a bright highlighter to glow all night. MY FAVORITE LOCATIONS IN PARIS Brasserie ‘Le Milou’. To enjoy a simple French meal and some other wonderful dishes. 10 Rue du Maine, 75014 Paris Bar ‘Le Serpent À Plumes’. to have a night of debauchery in an underground location. 24 Pl. des Vosges, 75003 Paris Place des Vosges. Enjoy a picnic in a great location. Pl. des Vosges, 75004 Paris Le Bon Marché Rive Gauche. To Shop in an iconic Parisian location. 24 Rue de Sèvres, 75007 Paris

THE SHOPPING LIST

Glossier

Sheer skin enhancer

MONKI

Striped oversized midi shirt dress

RARE BEAUTY

Stay Vulnerable Melting Blush

JACQUEMUS

Bahia cut-out detail minidress

AT THE BEACH THE SHOPPING LIST

TEZENIS Pareo

NUXE

Lait Fraîcheur Après-Soleil Nuxe Sun

ZARA

Top and Long skirt

CLARINS

Stylo Yeux Waterproof

WHAT TO WEAR During the day : Cute linen shorts, effortlessly cool and practical, a basic tank top, a hat to block the sun, and your big beach bag, to store your books, a towel, and your sunscreen. During the night : The night usually gets more chilly, which is why a matching set is never a fashion faux pas. Let’s put on jewelry and the whole night await you. In Case of heatwaves : This is the advantage of going to the beach instead of the city. Just wear your bathing suit, a beautiful pareo and take a dip in the ocean in front of you. There’s nothing better to fight the rising temperatures. For your skincare : sunscreen, sunscreen, and sunscreen. Also some aftersun cream for when you’ll catch a sunburn. A bit of monoi mist to smell like the summer, and your everyday essentials. For your makeup : during the day, absolutely none. Let the tan serve as a foundation and the sunburn on your cheek as a blush. It’s the best makeup. As for the hair, the sea salt always gives the best wavy, cool, surfer hair. For the night, a colorful liner always does the trick for me. And when it comes to makeup, there are absolutely no rules. But, here’s a list of the best colors to make any eye color stand out. When you have green eyes, purple/burgundy is best suited for you. When you have dark/brown eyes, an electric blue will make your eyes pop. For blue/grey eyes, a deep brown is the go-to. Add glossy lipgloss and the dance floor is yours. MY FAVORITE ACTIVITIES I bike a lot. This is something I absolutely despise doing in the city. There are too many people and it’s kind of dangerous. But where I go every summer, the bike lanes are extremely present and it’s something I don’t mind doing. It’s even a bit therapeutic to bike along the beach, it brings you a certain calm that you don’t have in the city. I cook. Mostly raw food, and some light stuff like a fruit salad or some tomatoes bruschetta before dinner. But my absolute favorite recipe is the hummus salad by the website ‘Garden in the Kitchen’. A must-try! I make jewelry. It’s a small habit that I started having during quarantine with pearls. But during the summer, I pick up small rocks that sometimes turn into rings. For me only. I do absolutely nothing. This is probably my favorite activity to do in the summer. I pick up my beach towel, apply a generous amount of sunscreen, put on my music and I do nothing. This is probably the only time during the year when we can relax and worry about nothing but picking a restaurant for the night. And it’s the best way to spend your summer.

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