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Letter From The Editor 

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BELLO Obsessions 

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Cover Story COREY FOGELMANIS 

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BELLO It Guy | GIANNI PAOLO 

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Spotlight on ELYSIA ROTARU 

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MAY 2019 

With Game of Thrones coming to an end, we can feel a dramatic change in the air 

but we don’t despair as summer is on its way! Looking forward to those long summer 

nights and soaking up as much sun as we can but in the meantime, there are 

so many things to look forward to. Our current weather makes us want to cuddle 

up so why not go to the movies? Tate Taylor’s film MA is coming out in theaters 

May 30th and is sure to send chills down our spine. 

In our issue we had the chance to sit down with two of Ma’s handsome cast 

members Corey Foglemanes and Gianni Paolo who share their experience working 

on set. Elysia Rotaru who does the voice over for “Face your fears 2” wows 

us with her beauty and intelligence. Let’s not forget Loren Lott, singer and actress 

who is rising up in the industry and our model of the month Blake J Carr. 

All these different upcoming movies/shows/talent aren't the only things I am looking 

forward to, personally. I joined the BELLO team right after graduating from 

Loyola Marymount University and I am so excited to be a part of it. Having interned 

here last summer, I got a sense of BELLO and it is more than just a magazine: 

they bring the best out of everyone and anyone who crosses path with them. 

As I write this letter, I can't help but smile as I know this is going to be one of the 

most beautiful experiences I will get go through. 

Xx 

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19 year old Corey Fogelmanis has certainly 

come a long way since his days as 

Farkle on Disney Channel’s Girl Meets 

World. Since the show’s ending in 2017, 

Fogelmanis has become one of the most 

promising young actors in Hollywood, 

specifically as he delves into the horror 

genre with his starring role in this year’s 

upcoming horror film Ma alongside Octavia 

Spencer, Juliette Lewis, and Luke Evans 

among other seasoned professionals, and 

his upcoming episode of Hulu’s Into the 

Dark. His growth in the entertainment 

industry is a reflection of his personal 

transition from adolescence to adulthood, 

something certainly visible on set of his 

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studio with complete confidence. 

While his experience on Girl Meets World 

was certainly formative, Fogelmanis is 

grateful to be able to work on new and 

exciting projects like Ma. “As I’ve grown 

as a person, the most important thing for 

me was to find projects that gave me the 

opportunity to translate that growth into my 

acting. I was super excited about working 

on this movie because there were so many 

aspects of it that I didn’t previously have in 

other work. Elements of sexuality and 

maturity and realism were all things I was 

excited about in the initial script and I think 

it’s really cool that people will get to see 

parts of me they’ve never seen before. I’m 

all about little baby steps of growth. Filming 

Ma was that and so much more for me,” 

said Fogelmanis on his transition from 

Disney Channel to the horror genre. 

Just as the audience gets to see a new side 

of Fogelmanis, the obstacles he faced, 

including the challenging climax of the film, 

and the opportunity to learn from veteran 

performers helped Fogelmanis grow as an 

actor. “I walked away from this experience 

with a true understanding of what makes 

a professional in this field. Both Octavia 

and Juliette came in each day with such 

intense focus and perspective and for me, 

watching them in their element was, should 

I say, a masterclass in acting? Yes. I felt 

that the way they balanced work and play 

in between takes was beneficial for me to 

observe. I unfortunately didn’t have any 

scenes with Luke in the film, despite the 

fact that he plays my father! But I did get to 

meet him and he’s so cool,” said 

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"I can’t recall a single moment where we didn’t 

having fun while filming this movie. My costar 

Gianni is one of the funniest people I know" 

While also allowing him to explore 

dimensions to his profession, Ma has proved an incredible 

experience for Fogelmanis to make lasting 

relationships with his costars. “I can’t recall a 

single moment where we didn’t having fun while 

filming this movie. My costar Gianni is one of the 

funniest people I know and has the most 

intoxicating laugh. Especially during all of the party 

sequences that didn’t require anything too intense 

emotionally, we were living our best lives. The 

heavier days were typically much quieter so we 

often looked forward to the cast/crew dance 

parties that followed dinner.” 

Everything Fogelmanis gained from Ma 

certainly translated to his next big project of the 

year, an episode of Hulu’s Into the Dark, which airs 

this August--a project he is incredibly 

excited to share. “The thing I enjoyed most was 

how far I was able to take it. Each episode of the 

show seems to put a heavy focus on the 

psychology of it’s characters. I think that’s really 

smart to derive horror from the darkest parts of our 

own minds. I got to explore some emotional 

extremes and really let myself play and that was an 

incredible opportunity to learn more about myself 

as an actor.” 

In addition, Fogelmanis has found his own 

interests, including his growing love for fashion and 

music. In particular, Fogelmanis is fond of 

European designers that compliment his body 

type, including Topman, which he wore to the 

carpet premiere of Ma. This latest look, like his role 

in Ma, is a product of evolution and self-growth on 

the young adult’s part. 

“Like you said, I have been redefining my 

relationship to fashion as I develop a stronger point 

of view. Where it sits for me now is very related to 

the things I’ve been working on/through in my life. I 

don’t always feel like I’m the kind of person that is 

able to walk into a room and command 

attention. I typically feel like one of the quieter 

people in a room. So fashion has been a way for 

me to say something without actually having to say 

anything. I’ve found it to have a direct relationship 

to confidence, whether that be for better or for 

worse. I think its possibilities are amazing and 

endless.” 

Like his interest in fashion, Fogelmanis’s love for 

music, specifically for Norwegian artist 

Sigird (which he gleefully blasted during his 

photoshoot) and his appreciation of artistry only 

further demonstrates his level of maturity. “I think 

rawness and strong sense of self are two things 

I’ve identified in the artists that I love. Everything 

Sigrid does, whether this has to do with her 

European-ness (which inherently makes everything 

cooler) or due to just who she is as a person, is so 

honest. I also really like Marina and the Diamonds 

and Lady Gaga, while we’re on the topic of artists 

with strong points of view. (!) My music taste is all 

over the place however. Right now I’m really loving 

Kacey Musgraves’ ‘Golden Hour’ and Death Cab 

for Cutie’s ‘Thank You For Today.’ And I have an 

intense infatuation with movie scores. It all comes 

down to what I feel an emotional connection to 

and that’s something I don’t think I’m fully able to 

iterate.” 

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After being invited for festivities at a friendly woman’s house, a group of teenage 

friends find themselves having the time of their lives. However, as time 

goes on, strange events begin to happen that cause the friends to suspect the 

woman of not being as genuine as she initially seemed. This is the premise of 

the new horror film, Ma, that will be released May 30 in theaters. Gianni Paolo, 

Brayden in Starz’s Power, plays Chaz, one of the teenagers that is subject to 

Ma’s antics. We got the chance to speak with Paolo about all things Ma, along 

with some other parts of Paolo’s life. 

By Mercedes Banwart 

You are fairly new to acting. How did you get started in the 

industry?" 

Basicall, when I was playing Junior Hockey my first year out 

of High School, I had a lot of free time. A lot of the kids on my 

team would party and drink and go to bars but I decided to 

take improv and acting classes. It was all a little new to me because 

I always wanted to do it but was never able to. About a 

year later, I moved to Los Angeles and the rest is history! 

With Ma coming out at the end of this month I am curious: 

have you always been a fan of the horror/thriller genre? 

YES! I’m more of a slasher type movie kind of guy. I CANNOT 

do supernatural and ghosts at all. If someone is coming at you 

with a knife, I can square up and have a chance. When we 

are talking ghosts, there is NOTHING you can do! My favorite 

horror movie is definitely Scream. I love the mix between horror 

and comedy because one second you’re on the edge of 

your seat and the next you’re laughing like crazy. I also think in 

movies like that, the laughs can be bigger because it’s such a 

relief. 

What was special about this set and this cast? 

It was basically like a summer camp for 5 weeks. I got to know 

the cast and crew SO well and I found one of my best friends 

(Corey Fogelmanis) while working on this project. A lot of the 

chemistry you see on screen was 100% real. When we weren’t 

on set filming, we were all hanging out regardless. Octavia 

taught us so much every single day and it really shows. 

Was there anything you found challenging while working 

on the film? 

My character was very high energy and the life of the party, 

so when Octavia, or Diana would have a serious moment and 

my character makes some sort of joke in the film, it was hard 

to kind of keep up that energy while next to me they were preparing 

for something intense. A couple times, I would have to 

walk away from set and just listen to stand up comedy and 

keep myself in that mentality. We also filmed in the basement 

for about two weeks which, by the end of week two, I was like, 

“get me out of here.” Luckily enough, that was the point where 

we ACTUALLY needed to get out. 

How was working on a film set similar to/different from 

television? 

I think with film it’s a little more spontaneous, especially a lower 

budget Blumhouse project. Every day we figured out what 

we needed to do to do the writing justice and we would just 

kind of pick what worked the best. In TV, it’s a lot more organized, 

there are pre-built sets, and if you’ve been playing a 

character for a long period of time then you’re so familiar with 

him or her, there is little that will surprise you. There are pros 

and cons to both. 

What drew you to Chaz’s character? 

I loved Chaz because he just said whatever he wanted. I think 

that is noble in some sort of way because he doesn’t have any 

judgement on himself. I think Scotty Landes, the writer, did 

such an amazing job with not only Chaz but the whole script 

and I just loved waking up and being able to have fun every 

single day playing this role. 

How are you and Chaz alike? 

Chaz and I are definitely alike in a lot of ways. The humor was 

so spot on to what I am attracted to. When I first read the 

script I just remember thinking I haven’t laughed, cried, and 

been weirded out this much while reading a script ever. Chaz 

also says the wrong jokes at the worst times which I can definitely 

relate to. 

Who inspires you in the industry? 

Donald Glover is someone who I really look up to. Not only 

was he a writer/actor on Community, he also has a stand-up 

special, performed improv and sketch on house teams at UCB, 

and created one of my favorite shows on right now, Atlanta. 

I started watching Donalds Youtube group, Derrick Comedy, 

before he started doing any of that when I was about 11 years 

old, and it’s amazing to see what he’s become. Another guy 

I love is Will Forte. I would listen him talk about his process 

with Last Man On Earth on podcasts and it just inspired me so 

much. 

What do you like to do when you aren’t working? 

I still play hockey every week, and box almost every day, and 

I truly think it keeps me sane. I also help produce a podcast 

called, This Past Weekend with Theo Von. We’ve had on some 

amazing guests I’ve gotten to meet that I really admire such 

as Chris D’elia, Bobby Lee, Jocko Willink, Andrew Santino and 

Joey Diaz. 

What are you looking forward to the rest of this year? 

I’m super excited for everyone to see Season 6 of Power! Being 

on that show is an absolute dream. If you told me I’d be 

making a TV show with 50 Cent when I was 12 years old, I 

wouldn’t have believed you. It is truly one of the best experiences 

I have had thus far! 

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Elysia Rotaru: beauty, brains and voice. 

Elysia Rotaru is the embodiment of beauty, strength 

and talent. From playing varying roles to doing voice 

overs for games and giving inspirational talks, Rotaru 

embraces every opportunity that is put on her path. 

Inspired by those closest to her in life, she is ready 

to take on anything and grow from her experiences 

while also hoping to inspire others. The psychological/action 

film she worked on, KILLBIRD, has its 

world premiere at the Dances with Films Festival in 

Los Angeles in June 2019. She also has worked on 

video and virtual reality games which are being released; 

"Face Your Fears 2" from Turtle Rock Studios 

and Oculus, and another from the team at Ready at 

Dawn Studios but we will have to wait and see about 

hat project. She rocks her fabulous style and here at 

BELLO, we can't wait to see where she goes next! 

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You have such a wide variety of roles in different 

genres under your belt. What sorts of projects/ 

roles do you connect with the most? 

I love to keep myself open to different roles and seeing 

what sticks. Although I am deeply in love with 

the horror, action and comedy genres, nothing can 

stop me from opening my heart to a good romantic 

comedy or drama. I also really enjoy roles that let 

me explore physicality, and do my own stunts. And, 

I would love to be in a period piece and learn how 

to yield a sword and other skills I can add to my tool 

box. 

How does working on a comedy like The Buddy 

Games differ from projects like KILLBIRD? Is 

preparation any different? 

My prep was totally different for each role. KILLBIRD 

was a very unique film to work on, and one of the 

most challenging roles I have played to date. The 

dialogue included monologues filled with strong, elevated 

language and dealing with very heavy and 

sensitive subject matter. It was important for me to 

know and understand what I was talking about as 

Taylor Crane, so the director and writer Joe Zanetti 

and I dove in deep. I did a lot of research, searching 

online and watching parallel projects to understand 

the world I was about to live in, and to learn as much 

as I could about subjects I was never really mindful 

of and I tell you.. what a rabbit hole I went down. But 

I had to it, it was part of the work. There was also a 

lot of physical work I had to prep for as well. I had to 

do major upkeep on my body as I did the majority of 

my own stunts and fighting scenes. With The Buddy 

Games, I clicked with the role of Jane quite quickly 

as I already knew that kind of woman, so dropping 

into her was smooth. There was a limited amount of 

technical prep, but I did want to make sure the moments 

I shared with Josh Duhamel - on screen and 

as our director - were honest and solid. Rehearsals 

were also held in regards to comedic timing we had 

to get the timing right on a joke or the physical funny 

moment. There are actually a lot of similarities with 

drama and comedy because the stakes are so high 

in both, and at the end of the day you are coming 

from a place of truth for the character and telling a 

story, just with some adjustment that fit each genre. 

You also do quite a bit of work with video games. 

How did you get into that and what do you like 

about it? 

It was about three years ago when I first got into 

performance capture for video games, and the process 

was the same as with any casting. I got the 

audition, prepped the best I could, went it to read, 

had a blast, then waited to see what would happen 

(laughs). I remember they asked me to be fully off 

book, and to come up with blocking and movements 

that showcased the whole environment so the creatives 

could see where my imagination went. It feels 

like a combo between theater and on screen acting, 

which keeps me excited about any prospect of 

working on a game. It’s all play all the time, because 

I’m being seen by hundreds of cameras in the volume 

and by the camera right in front of my face, so 

any little expression and movement gets captured, 

and it forces me to be very hyper aware of my body 

and facial expressions. And the more expressive I 

become, the more realistic the final animation will be. 

I adore that I get to use my body and voice in a multitude 

of ways to bring to life to various characters - 

from human to alien to animal. There is something so 

freeing to be in a velcro bodysuit, covered in reflective 

balls with a camera right up in my face, with nowhere 

to hide. It’s like you’re naked in a way, and as 

uncomfortable that may sound, it pushes me beyond 

my comfort zone which I love. 

When you have the time, what shows and movies 

do you like watching? 

Right now I’m obsessed with HBO’s Barry, and I’m 

doing my best to catch up on Game of Thrones - I’m 

late to the party, don’t judge me (laughs). I’m also 

loving Killing Eve, The Marvelous Mrs. Maisle, Letterkenny, 

True Detective, Dead to Me, YOU, Pose, Big 

Little Lies, Chilling Adventures of Sabria, and ANY 

shows my friends are working on. Oh and I also love 

a good cartoon including Big Mouth, Rick and Morty, 

Archer, and of course Sponge Bob. Recently I also 

rewatched John Wick and John WIck 2 to gear up to 

watch John Wick 3, I just love Keanu Reeves. By the 

looks of it I love all sorts of different genres, but horror, 

action, and mystery are my go-to’s. 

Who is your biggest inspiration? 

It’s hard for me to single out one person in particular, 

as I am constantly meeting people who get added 

to my inspiration list. I would say the people that 

do inspire me work hard to follow and achieve their 

dreams, including my family and friends who hustle 

hard and have so much drive to be better day in 

and day out. But, if I have to single out a few people, 

the first would be my husband Ryan Williams. 

Words can’t express how much he inspires me. He 

has such a strong work ethic that shows up not only 

in his work as an actor, but also in other areas of his 

life, including in his passion for golf. So much so, 

that this year he won a major tournament and is 

now a British Columbia Golf Champion. He knows 

how to find balance and still keep his passions alive. 

I take a page out of his book daily. Then there is my 

sister Elyda, she is so talented in her craft as a visual 

artist and she takes risks, including moving to a 

bigger city and going after her dream job. She really 

inspired me to make my move to LA. And I have 

so many women in my life who are mothers or new 

mothers and find a way to balance motherhood and 

their careers and make it all work. That to me, is 

such a beautiful thing to witness. 

What is an example of the most recent time you 

were challenged and how you worked through it? 

One of the biggest challenges I recently faced was 

going behind the camera for the first time as a producer 

on the short film FWD that I did with my production 

partner. I was so nervous about it because 

I never went to school or had professional training 

for that side of the business, just what learned from 

being on set as an actor, so I just had to trust myself, 

the cast and crew and the process. It was one 

of the best learning experiences of my life, and very 

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ewarding, as FWD went on to win a 

multitude of awards within the film festival 

circuit, at an international level. It 

also gave me a greater appreciation of 

the whole machine of filmmaking, and 

rekindled my love for being on screen 

in a new way. It really showed me how 

work it actually takes to put together a 

project from beginning to end. I can’t 

wait to produce more projects, so in 

the meantime, I started to produce videos 

for my YouTube channel. In regards 

to acting, the path of being an actor is 

always filled with challenges - some 

big, some small and some totally out 

of your control. But at the end of the 

day, the biggest way I overcome them 

is knowing that I have something special 

to offer which is unique, versatile 

and will fit into a role that's it's meant 

to. I do practice keeping myself open 

and ready by keeping my tool box full 

and sharp by taking class when I'm not 

working, I keep my body healthy with 

workouts and good food ( and wine), I 

train my mind with meditation, and fill 

my spirit with other passions, including 

hiking, reading, sports, gardening, and 

traveling. This helps keep a balance, so 

I can continue pursuing my craft, and 

enjoy my time on this crazy fun and exciting 

journey of life. 

How would you describe your personal 

style? 

I like to honor the body I am in and 

celebrate and accentuate the natural 

curves of the female form. Growing 

up, I used to model and I’ve always 

admired style icons including Monica 

Bellucci and Helena Christensen. Fashion 

is another extension and an outlet 

for my creativity as it helps me express 

how I feel, take risks, and expand my 

mind. I find it fun and inspiring to collaborate 

with my stylist as well and get 

their creative juices involved, it’s as if 

we’re working on a group art project 

that we all enjoy. Hopefully my choices 

in my personal style encourage and 

create positive conversations for young 

girls, women, and all the others out 

there who need inspiration in expressing 

how they see themselves and to 

shine brightly. 

What are some of your go-to’s in 

your closet? 

I love to dress up, even though it’s 

tough going to set or the voice booth 

in a gown (laughs), so my go- to's include 

crop tops, a great pair of jeans, 

and heels or nice flats. Or, if I’m feeling 

more femme on a particular day, I’ll 

pair a cute dress with heels and a fun 

bag. 

What are you looking forward to 

most this year? 

So far 2019 has been great to me. I 

was able to participate on a panel for 

ACTRA DAY IN LA at the Beverly Hills 

Hotel where I was invited to speak 

about my career, moving to the US, 

and about working in both Canada and 

in the US as an actor. I also had the 

pleasure of voicing the iconic superhero 

She-Hulk in Marvel’s Superhero 

Adventures. This summer, KILLBIRD, a 

psychological/action film I worked on 

has its world premiere at the Dances 

with Films Festival in Los Angeles, and 

I have a few more video and virtual reality 

games being released including 

Face Your Fears 2 from Turtle Rock 

Studios and Oculus, and another from 

the team at Ready at Dawn Studios, 

however I can’t speak on that project 

quite yet. You can also hear me on Fox 

Sports North as their female promo announcer 

and on Paramount network for 

the new season of INK MASTER: BAT- 

TLE OF THE SEXES and as the voice 

of ZILLOW in their new campaigns. 

How can your fans keep up to date 

with yourself. 

Follow me on Instagram at @elysiarotaru 

and subscribe to my YouTube channel 

and remember to leave a comment. 

I also always look forward to meeting 

more people at the comic conventions 

I am grateful to attend. 

Thanks for chatting with me 

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Loren Lott 

Overcoming fears and chasing Dreams. 

by Mercedes Banward 

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Loren Lott, now starring as Ana Hamilton on CBS’s “The Young 

and the Restless,” has a versatile past filled with dedication 

and hard work leading up to this point in her career. She began 

auditioning for roles at only thirteen years old with the help of 

her manager in Hollywood before moving to Atlanta to attend 

Clark Atlanta University. Lott successfully earned a Bachelor 

of Arts degree in Mass Media Arts while still pursuing acting, 

landing roles in television shows such as “Powers” and “Greenleaf”while 

in Atlanta. Lott’s talent and success go beyond acting 

and education, extending to the musical realm as well. She 

competed in Season 14 of “American Idol” and secured a spot 

in the top 16 of the season. This experience on “American Idol” 

segued her career in theatre, where she starred as Ti Moune on 

Broadway’s “Once on This Island” and landed a role as Gladys 

Night in “Motown the Musical,” understudying none other than 

Diana Ross. BELLO got the chance to chat with Loren and ask 

her a few questions about her past projects, future goals, and 

successful career. 


What was it like to be an understudy for Diana Ross 

on a national tour when you were younger? 

That was my first Broadway anything so I was so excited 

and grateful to have that job. And to play the icon, 

Diana Ross, sometimes. It was amazing. I loved being 

so glamorous and fabulous. I loved having people be 

so excited to tell me that I sounded just like Diana or 

that I reminded them of their childhood. I loved being 

apart of the Motown family like my favorite entertainer 

ever, Michael Jackson. 

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How did your experience on “American Idol” help 

you in your career today? 

It made me brave that’s for sure. I didn’t really have a 

backbone before that show, but after that show, I was 

introduced to strolls and the dark side of being in front 

of America. It made me stronger. If I can survive that, 

then I can survive anything. It didn’t really progress my 

career in my opinion. It added to my credibility whenever 

I got a job though. Ironic. 

You said becoming a Disney princess is one of your 

ultimate goals. What drew you towards that interest? 

I have always loved all things, Disney. Disneyland, Disney 

princesses, Disney songs. I love classic Disney. I 

feel like every Disney princess even the new ones are 

classic. They are so inspiring and I know a lot of us 

have subconsciously made a lot of life decisions because 

of a princess. Whether it’s finding a “Cinderella’ 

wedding dress or hoping to find the perfect guy like a 

prince, or having long beautiful hair like Ariel or living 

your life searching for that feeling you had of warmth 

and inspiration as a child that these Disney princesses 

had something to do with. I want to be a part of making 

someone a better person. I want to sing songs that 

bring a child comfort even as an adult. I want to be a 

part of that feel good feeling. 

You have a strong love for your family how great has their 

support been to your career? 

My mother is truly my spine. She worked extra so that I 

wouldn’t have to get a regular job and miss out on opportunities. 

She used all of her sick days taking me to Los Angeles for 

auditions and flying to New York for callbacks. My grandparents 

always gave me their cars so we could take as many trips as 

needed to wherever I was needed. My Aunt and Uncle would 

fly out just to see a play. EVERY play. My mom and Grandma 

paid for voice lessons until I could do it myself. My twin brother 

missed a bunch of sleep while I sang getting ready to perform 

and my mother never let me give up when I got discouraged. 

Without that, I don’t know what I would be doing. I’m so grateful, 

especially for my mom. Even when it took others a little 

more time to gain faith in me. She started with it! I am so blessed. 

How do you dedicate your time outside of your busy acting 

schedule? 

I sing a lot. I always train. I drive my vocal coach Tara Simone 

Studios crazy. She loves it. Mostly. I like to DIY things also (Do 

It Yourself). I have a lot of fun turning a table into something 

glamorous and making my own decor. I love hanging out with 

my friends and making videos! I have to go to the movies often. 

It keeps me inspired and not too comfortable where I am. I also 

workout and I dance and on a rare occasion, I draw. I’m currently 

looking for a good volunteering program or ministry to get 

involved in. 

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