As I continue my passion of interviewing those involved in the entertainment industry, sometimes I happen upon people in most unusual ways. I happened to put in a request to interview an actor (Karl E. Landler--his interview will happen later), and this charming gentleman included Marem Hassler as part of that request. I was quite unfamiliar with her and her fantastic work, but as I have continued to interact with her and discover her impressive list of credits, she happily agreed to answer some comprehensive questions encompassing everything from her early work to her present projects as well her general philosophy of her career and her life in general.
RH: Why did you decide to become an actress?
MH: From an early age, I loved stories and books--they were always my "go to." And with …show more content…
{laughs} It had a huge cult following at the time and still has, as it was very tongue-in-cheek, super geeky and a little "out there." I had just come out of drama school and got to fly to Canada for a week working opposite Brit Ekland. I was lucky. It was a very professional and respectful set to be on as an actor, and it set the tone of what I wanted to experience on set and what I was willing to work towards in my career. It's really a team effort, and respect for everybody regardless of their position is essential. They become your family no matter how long the shoot is.
Picture credit by Nicolas J Reid
Picture credit by Nicolas J Reid
They all are--every time! I think I'm always that little bit terrified and excited about a part. Usually you'll go to an audition, and if they like what you've done, you book the gig--that's when the real job begins, at least for me. I try and get as much research in as possible, and if the role asks for physicality or special skills, I will try and get as good at them in real life, as possible.
picture credit by Paul Street, jewelry by Matthew Ready picture credit by Paul Street, jewelry by Matthew
RH: Why did you decide to become an actress?
MH: From an early age, I loved stories and books--they were always my "go to." And with …show more content…
{laughs} It had a huge cult following at the time and still has, as it was very tongue-in-cheek, super geeky and a little "out there." I had just come out of drama school and got to fly to Canada for a week working opposite Brit Ekland. I was lucky. It was a very professional and respectful set to be on as an actor, and it set the tone of what I wanted to experience on set and what I was willing to work towards in my career. It's really a team effort, and respect for everybody regardless of their position is essential. They become your family no matter how long the shoot is.
Picture credit by Nicolas J Reid
Picture credit by Nicolas J Reid
They all are--every time! I think I'm always that little bit terrified and excited about a part. Usually you'll go to an audition, and if they like what you've done, you book the gig--that's when the real job begins, at least for me. I try and get as much research in as possible, and if the role asks for physicality or special skills, I will try and get as good at them in real life, as possible.
picture credit by Paul Street, jewelry by Matthew Ready picture credit by Paul Street, jewelry by Matthew