| Paris
Abbott: Feature
celebrity
interview 'a
day with a wild kat'.... |
| Agent:
Actors Management - Nerida Moore, King St, Perth
W.A |
| Student:
Yr 10, Hampton Senior High |
| Interests:
Acting, dancing, skating on ice and roller.. |
| Q1:
I
can remember you as a youngster on wheels. How long has it
been since you had rollerskates on your feet? |
| A1:
It has been about one and a half, two years now.. |
| Q2.
Following
your last roller sports competition you made the transition to
Ice, and a successful one too! How did you find the change? |
|
A2: I found it
quite easy. It was hard at times to learn new habits and to
get out of old ones, but I found it a successful change.
|
| Q3.
Can you
describe the major difference for you between Ice and roller? |
| A3:
The major
difference for me was the high rap I used to have on roller
and the speed on ice. |
| Q4.
Are the
training methods & coaching ethics comparable on ice or is
it just as tough? |
| A4:
For my
training methods on roller it was a lot different compared to
ice. Its a lot harder and tougher with the coaches and their
ethics on ice. |
| Q5.
As well
as doing well on ice, you have excelled in other areas. How
did you get involved in modelling and what was your first
project? |
A5.
I got involved in acting (modelling)
when I was 9yrs old. Tony Millett introduced it to me and my
first project was the *'Fantastic Noodles' advert.
*
1998 "Fantastic Noodles" (Talking Pictures) - TVC |
|
Q6:
How did you feel the first time you sw yourself on television?
Did you cringe or was there a hidden smile?
|
| A6:
There
was definitely a hidden smile, but if I think it was bad then
there would have been a cringe! |
| Q7.
Has there been any movie roles offered or film work that you
have done previously? |
A7:
Yes, there was a short television series that I did last year
and it's on Channel 10 at 7.30am called 'Wild Kat'.
There was also a lead role in a short film Vicious Circle.
*1998
"Vicious Circle" - Short Film Director - Francesca
Matthews |
| Q8.
Growing
up, do you believe your performing as a roller skater enhanced
your ability as an actor? |
| A8:
I think so,
for sure. It made me more confident and used to an audience. |
| Q9.
You won
the National Championships on ice last year. Thats quite an
achievement in such a short time, are there any plans for the
Olympic Games in the future? |
| A9:
No, I don't
think so. I think I'm just going to do ice shows and perform
in artistic work. Maybe competitons! |
| Q10.
How
do you feel about the Inline Skating? A number of ice skaters
are rumoured to be considering the option. Any chance you may
give it a thought? |
| A10:
I
think I'll give it a go to see how I like it and I'll probably
take it from there! |
| Q11.
How
does the immediate future look for Paris Abbott? Modelling,
Ice skating, theatre, Film, TV........ Inline? |
| A11:
Well,
Im going to try and keep my ice theatre, but Im really
concentrating on film and tv. |
| Q12.
What would you say to any of the younger skaters who skate
& also do a little bit of modelling? |
| A12:
I
would say, to always do what you want to do, and if you really
want it, you will get it. Positive thinking. |
| "Be
sure to drop us a line before your next big project Paris so
we can monitor your success.. Good Luck and thanks very much
for your time.. |
| "Thank
you"... Love Paris Abbott.. |
