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She
might be known as Angel's self-absorbed sidekick Cordelia, but
there's more to Charisma Carpenter than meets the eye.
Aerobics instructor, ballerina, skydiver, world traveller.
From battling waves in a bikini to kicking monster butt, this
girl has done it all.
The
former San Diego Charger cheerleader was discovered, yes, while
waitressing. It was "commercial city" for Charisma
for a while, until she landed a guest spot on Baywatch,
which led to her recurring role as Ashley in Malibu Shores.
Then she snagged an audition for a role on some vampire show,
and the rest is Buffy history.
But
you wanted the whole vampire lowdown. What's David Boreanaz's
unofficial middle name? What happened to her soul mate
Doyle? Charisma tells all, even revealing the ugliest
part of her body - as if that's possible!
I
know you were born in Rosarito, Mexico. What languages
do you speak, and what nationality are you?
Broken
Spanish. I'm a mixed breed and hope to live longer because
of it.
What's
it like working with David Boreanaz? Has he pulled any
pranks on you on the set?
It's
nothing but giggles working with David. His middle name
is "Prankster".
What
is your favourite Angel episode?
Of
episodes aired so far: Room with a View, because of Beth
Grant; Hero because it was Glenn's last episode; and
Parting Gifts, because I got my first vision - and did
my funniest work having it. I had a lot of fun filming
that scene.
Are
you upset that Glenn Quinn's character, Doyle, has been written
off the show just when a romance was starting between him and
Cordy? Do they plan to bring him back?
I
miss Glenn as a person and miss working with someone as talented
as he is. I don't know if the producers ever plan to bring
him back. That's a Joss [Whedon] or David G. [Greenwalt]
question.
Did
it ever feel weird to realise you're playing a high school student,
yet you graduated 10 years ago in real life?
Ten
years, huh? Interesting.
Do
you foresee yourself acting for the rest of your life, or is
there something else you are interested in?
I'd
like to act for as long as possible. A lot of things interest
me, like photography and writing.
What
motivated you to take the part of Cordelia?
They
were hiring.
Do
you have much contact with the Buffy cast since you switched
to Angel?
Some.
I would like more time during the day to maintain a lot of personal
friendships.
Even
though Cordelia still has her bite, do you think she has become
more compassionate toward the people she and Angel are trying
to help?
Yes.
As a fan, I hope that's good with you.
Will
Cordelia get a new love interest.
Sorry
again. Future storylines are answers I'm unable to provide.
I'm in the dark, too.
I
read somewhere that you said your agent would kick your butt
if you didn't find a movie to do during your hiatus. Have
you found anything yet?
Possibly.
Nothing in writing, though.
What
type of role - for film or television - are you interested in
doing next?
All
types of roles. Just something I feel connected to.
Are
you ticklish, and where?
No,
no. Stick to the topic, friend: Angel.
What
was it like working on Baywatch and having to spend practically
the entire time in a bikini?
Baywatch
was a week in my career of five years. It's had no real
side effects thus far.
What
part of your body are you most embarrassed about, and why?
I heard it was your feet.
It's
true. My feet are embarrassing from 17 years of ballet.
However, I've grown to embrance their "uniqueness".
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