Fashion Faces January 2014

INTERVIEW WITH CANADIAN ACTRESS & ONE OF
MAXIM’S TOP 100 MODELS, LAURA VANDERVOORT
FF: How did you know that acting was
something you wanted to do for the rest of
your life?
LV: I truly didn’t when starting. I was 13
and was inspired by the movie, “My Girl.” It
seemed like something so special, being
able to evoke emotions in others through
a personal and emotional art form. I had
really been focusing on sports, martial arts
particularly. As I grew into the industry
and into myself, I challenged myself by
working on different projects, and I ultimately
realized I had a long lasting passion for it.
...SOMETHING SO SPECIAL, BEING ABLE TO
EVOKE EMOTIONS IN OTHERS THROUGH A
PERSONAL AND EMOTIONAL ART FORM.
FF: What would you consider to be one of
the defining moments in your career thus far?
LV: I feel like every project has taught me
crucial things about being an actor and being
in this tricky business, but it also taught me a lot
about myself. Picking a defining moment is hard.
Personally, defining moments would be those
days on set I wasn’t sure I could get through...
but did. Professionally, defining moments
aren’t as clear. “Smallville” was a wonderful
opportunity for me to get me in front of the
American industry.
I had worked so long as a Canadian child
actor, but “Smallville” truly helped me become
more visible. “Ted” was a big moment for me
both personally and professionally. Working
with one of my first crushes, (Mark Wahlberg)
and finally being a part of a feature film many
would see. Every project has wonderful
lessons and challenges. That’s what I live for!
FF: You’ve been in so many movies and
TV shows, which one of the characters that
you’ve played do you relate to the most?
LV: I always try to find a way to relate to
every role. Some are obviously closer to
home then others. My role as Frankie in the
Indie film “Damage,” was the furthest I’ve
been from myself, a true departure. Whereas
my new series, “Bitten,” has been a character
I have fallen in love with. Elena (Bitten) is
so layered. I relate to her in many ways,
but also just invested so much of myself in
her for six months that I feel closest to her.
FF:
You were starring in a show in
Canada, what do you think is a difference
between productions in Canada compared
to the U.S. (If there is a difference at all)?
LV: There really is no difference. It’s all
about the work you put in. High budgets or low,
you really make it what you want. Perhaps, in
Canada we say “eh” and “sorry” a little more
while working, but there truly is no difference
in terms of your personal experience. On
the business side...Canadian and American
projects can differ greatly, I’m sure.
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