I got a chance to interview a new actress whom I've been seeing in a lot of productions lately! Come to find out, shes a Midwest girl just like me! Check out what we talked about! :
Ok. So of course we gotta start with the ice breaker. Just like the first day of school!
So give me a quick intro. Tell me about you and give me an interesting fact about
yourself?
Well I originally grew up in Indianapolis,IN. I started acting at the age of 12, but didn't begin to actually take it serious about it until a few years ago, and from there God has truly blessed me in my career and seems to have me on a great path so Im excited to see what more he has in store for me. An interesting fact that no one will ever probably think is that Im extremely SCARED of clowns!!!
What was it like growing up in INDIANA?
Growing up in Indianapolis was actually FUN. My city is very traditional and family oriented. I did many things in the community growing up so its a very small world where almost everyone knows everyone. I believe its like a training port, where you can be involved in many activities as a kid that gear you to go out into the world and use what you've learned, when moving to a bigger city that has more opportunities in this industry!
How is living in Houston?
Living in Houston is cool, although Im barely ever here. Im still here until I graduate in May. Im always back and fourth between Los Angeles, and Atlanta. I call those my second homes, but the time I do spend here is pretty cool, and its a nice city.
I saw from your instagram that you LOVE fashion… so do I! Who are your favorite designers?
I DOOOOOOO! I absolutely LOVE FASHION. Every since I was little girl Ive loved going shopping and getting clothes, shoes, or anything that I thought was cute. I also sometimes like to dress in abnormally, which is a part of my style. Im also a sucker for handbags, that's something I was exposed to at such a young age its carried on with me. I really don't have a favorite designer...I honestly like whatever I THINK is cute, I am very picky though with my choice of clothing!!..I honestly like giving new designers a chance or new boutiques in the industry. My sister has started up a line Pink Studio and I love her pieces. Fashion has so many definitions, but my style has been described by others as unique and classy.
Who are your idols or women who have inspired you?
Well to me an idol is someone that has truly inspired in all aspects. So I only have a few. One of them is Diahann Carroll. I absolutely love her. Ive had a chance to meet her, and speak with her and the poise and class this woman carries is amazing. Not only is she talented but she has shown me the true definition of what a woman should be at all times. Another idol of mines is Kerry Washington. I actually idolized her before the Scandal uproar, I value her so much, because she has done many small and independent projects before her big screen appearance came so that proves that she's worked hard and has earned the respect she has today. When I worked with her on Django we actually had a chance to talk and the advice and tips she gave me were amazing. Another person that inspires me is Greta Williams. She's an actress as well, and a Julliard graduate, she has helped me with a few major decisions, and encouraged and helped me to apply to The Julliard School despite the path my career is on, and how important training and school are to my journey of success. Last but not least, I love and am very inspired by Jackee Harry. She is amazingly talented, and to hear her back story and to see where she is now is amazing.
Who are some actors that you want to work with that you have not yet?
I have a few that I would love to work with, one being Diahann Carroll, Jackee Harry, Vanessa Bell Calloway, Kate Hudson, and Ben Afflect.
What was it like working with Kerry Washington and Jamie Foxx?
Working with these two was nothing but amazing, and very helpful.
Any new movies coming out?
Yes! Welcome to Yesterday, which comes out in theaters in February, Rough Patch Twisted Fate, and some more that are in production.
Anything else you want the good people to know?
Just be on the look out for some great things in 2014, my team and I are hard at work and Im so excited about all the great things to come, and to share with the world!!
Do you have a twitter, IG and Facebook were people can keep up with you?
Yes, you can follow me on Twitter at @Dashing_Rae, and instagram at @Radianrashia, and my facebook is Rashia L. Whitlock.
