Victoria G Interviews Mia Bella

Victoria G: What inspired you to become an actress?

Mia Bella: Apparently, I've always loved the spotlight. So when I was 3 1/2, my parents put me in musical theatre and I discovered my love for performing.

VG: Who are your acting inspirations?

MB: Number one is Meryl Streep.

VG: What is your favorite thing about acting?

MB: I get to meet a lot of cool, extremely talented and creative people - both in front of and behind the camera.

VG: What was your first acting job?

MB: I played a bearded elf in a commercial!

VG: What is your favorite project you have ever done?

MB: I so love playing Kali on Gabby Duran & the Unsittables.

VG: What are some qualities you look for in a project?

MB: I love roles where I can use my singing, dancing and martial arts skills. I also like roles where the character's life experience is very different from my own.

VG: One of your most notable roles was as Kali in The Disney Channel series, Gabby Duran & the Unsittables. What can you share about your time working on that series?

MB: This was my first recurring role on a TV series and going into it, I had no idea or expectation of the kind of camaraderie I would feel from the cast and the crew. I had no idea that I would make so many friends. The main cast and the crew and parents of the other actors were so welcoming and kind every time I was on set. It really has been an amazing experience.

VG: Which character that you have played so far has been the most similar to you?

MB: Definitely Kali! We are both fierce protectors of those close to us, and we both have weapons skills!

VG: What inspired you to become a singer?

MB: It really was a natural progression. My parents always say that I've been singing for almost as long as I could talk. I started in musical theatre when I was about 3 1/2, then started voice lessons and performing around town. And now I have some cool musical projects coming out soon!

VG: What is your favorite thing about singing?

MB: Seeing how it can bring emotion out in people.

VG: Who are your musical inspirations?

MB: Billie Eilish, Ariana Grande, Dua Lipa, Rihanna, Adele, Alicia Keys

VG: What messages are important for you to express through your music?

MB: It's important for me to be able to express things my way. I don't have a lot of life experience yet to draw on for writing songs, so putting my spin on a particular song is a good way for me to express myself.

VG: Do you play any instruments?

MB: Yes, I play the piano!

VG: What inspired you to become a dancer?

MB: It was just another one of those things that was kind of a way of life for me from when I was very little.

VG: What is your favorite thing about dancing?

MB: The expressiveness of it.

VG: What is your favorite style of dance?

MB: Hip hop

VG: Do you have any hidden talents?

MB: I can touch my tongue to my nose.

VG: How would you describe yourself in three words?

MB: Determined, feisty, strong

VG: What are your social media handles?

MB: IG: @miabellasofficial Tiktok: @miabellasofficial Facebook: Mia Bella Shewchuk

VG: Where do you see yourself in ten years?

MB: I will have finished or almost finished college and making a career as an actress and singer.

VG: What are three qualities every actor, singer and dancer should have?

MB: Patience, work ethic, humility

VG: What advice do you have for an aspiring actor, singer and dancer?

MB: I think that for any aspiring performer, you need to have confidence and believe in yourself and surround yourself with people who believe in you.

VG: What's next for you?

MB: I'll be focusing a lot on my music over the summer and am starting high school in the fall. Hopefully some TV or movie gigs along the way!

VG: RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS Green or Purple

MB: Purple! (Lavender actually)

VG: iPhone or Android

MB: iPhone

VG: Dogs or Cats

MB: Cats

VG: Pancakes or Waffles

MB: Pancakes

VG: Netflix or Hulu

MB: Netflix

VG: Early bird or Night owl

MB: Both!

VG: Sweet or Sour

MB: Sweet

VG: What did you do while in quarantine?

MB: Arm-knitted blankets.