Interview
How did you feel when you heard you got the role?
I didn’t feel anything until the second we started filming when it all turned into a reality. It didn’t hit me until the camera started rolling that I was part of this. But this time I was excited, I have terrible stage fright so I’m glad it wasn’t a live performance.
We follow your character as she commits these crimes, what did you first think about your character when you were first introduced to her?
When I was first told the part I was playing was a murderer, I imagined myself in a black, mysterious outfit like cat woman or someone like that. I thought it would be pretty badass, but obviously she turned out to be a rude old psycho.
How was it working with the director, especially in comparison to any other parts that you have played?
More relaxed than previous directors. The one I’ve worked with the most, who I won’t name here, was always set on her vision of how the actors do their job and would really put the pressure on her actors until they could almost break. Prachi Dhimmar actually let her actors have fun, what good is being an actor if you can’t do that from time to time? And besides, we still got everything done in the end.
Who are your own role models; who inspires you the most?
My boyfriend is the loveliest, friendliest person you’ve ever met; everyone thinks so. I wish I could be as friendly and easy to have a conversation with as him, but people get on my nerves so much. It’s just a quality I really wish I had.
What would you think about other people seeing you as their role model?
The thing about role models is that half the time kids just want to look like that celebrity or dress the way they do or that the character they play does. And with actors, they don’t know the real you, so I guess if I’m anybody’s role model they’re actually saying that Tanya is their role model, which is pretty concerning considering what her character is like. Although she is pretty trendy, but no way, it wouldn’t work out because if anyone wanted to dress like her all the time they’d have to be stinking rich, the budget for The Breakfast Killer was huge. I think I could be a style role model but not a morality one.
Being a role model to young people is one of the biggest responsibilities of this job. How are you feeling about that?
As long as they don’t all decide to get a fringe, it’s okay. But I really don’t always make the best decisions and honestly it’s for every individual to make their own mistakes and discover things for themselves. As long as my fans are just going to see me as a role model for things like charity work and the way I respect my family, then it doesn’t concern me.
Are there any actors you particularly admire?
The cast of Friends are all great. I know it’s a sitcom which is a less intense form of acting but they really had some emotional moments, and managed to pull off every single joke too. Most actors do either comedy or emotion but those kids could do both.
In this show you play a character which is quite emotionally complex, how did you approach acting this?
I made sure to change my mood slightly in every single take. Probably didn’t help the director with the continuity of shots and stuff like that but it really showed how Tanya is a wreck.
What was your favourite moment on set?
I think my favourite moment was when Anita, who plays Sophie, got her like wrong and ended up saying “your mum treated me like a child” which had the opposite effect of what she was meant to say and we all laughed for ages.
Where will you be when the first episode airs?
I’ll be on the red carpet at a movie premier for a film I was in directed by the rival of The Breakfast Killer’s director. Just kidding. I’ll probably be in my bedroom, either watching Friends on Netflix or cuddling my boyfriend. I lead a simple life.
I didn’t feel anything until the second we started filming when it all turned into a reality. It didn’t hit me until the camera started rolling that I was part of this. But this time I was excited, I have terrible stage fright so I’m glad it wasn’t a live performance.
We follow your character as she commits these crimes, what did you first think about your character when you were first introduced to her?
When I was first told the part I was playing was a murderer, I imagined myself in a black, mysterious outfit like cat woman or someone like that. I thought it would be pretty badass, but obviously she turned out to be a rude old psycho.
How was it working with the director, especially in comparison to any other parts that you have played?
More relaxed than previous directors. The one I’ve worked with the most, who I won’t name here, was always set on her vision of how the actors do their job and would really put the pressure on her actors until they could almost break. Prachi Dhimmar actually let her actors have fun, what good is being an actor if you can’t do that from time to time? And besides, we still got everything done in the end.
Who are your own role models; who inspires you the most?
My boyfriend is the loveliest, friendliest person you’ve ever met; everyone thinks so. I wish I could be as friendly and easy to have a conversation with as him, but people get on my nerves so much. It’s just a quality I really wish I had.
What would you think about other people seeing you as their role model?
The thing about role models is that half the time kids just want to look like that celebrity or dress the way they do or that the character they play does. And with actors, they don’t know the real you, so I guess if I’m anybody’s role model they’re actually saying that Tanya is their role model, which is pretty concerning considering what her character is like. Although she is pretty trendy, but no way, it wouldn’t work out because if anyone wanted to dress like her all the time they’d have to be stinking rich, the budget for The Breakfast Killer was huge. I think I could be a style role model but not a morality one.
Being a role model to young people is one of the biggest responsibilities of this job. How are you feeling about that?
As long as they don’t all decide to get a fringe, it’s okay. But I really don’t always make the best decisions and honestly it’s for every individual to make their own mistakes and discover things for themselves. As long as my fans are just going to see me as a role model for things like charity work and the way I respect my family, then it doesn’t concern me.
Are there any actors you particularly admire?
The cast of Friends are all great. I know it’s a sitcom which is a less intense form of acting but they really had some emotional moments, and managed to pull off every single joke too. Most actors do either comedy or emotion but those kids could do both.
In this show you play a character which is quite emotionally complex, how did you approach acting this?
I made sure to change my mood slightly in every single take. Probably didn’t help the director with the continuity of shots and stuff like that but it really showed how Tanya is a wreck.
What was your favourite moment on set?
I think my favourite moment was when Anita, who plays Sophie, got her like wrong and ended up saying “your mum treated me like a child” which had the opposite effect of what she was meant to say and we all laughed for ages.
Where will you be when the first episode airs?
I’ll be on the red carpet at a movie premier for a film I was in directed by the rival of The Breakfast Killer’s director. Just kidding. I’ll probably be in my bedroom, either watching Friends on Netflix or cuddling my boyfriend. I lead a simple life.
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