Victoria G: What inspired you to become an actress?
Paris Turner: I was inspired by my favorite TV shows. I love to pretend to be different characters and making people smile.
VG: Who are your acting inspirations?
PT: My acting inspirations are Zendaya Coleman, Marsai Martin, Ariana Grande and Storm Reid.
VG: What is your favorite thing about acting?
PT: My favorite thing about acting is meeting new work friends, having a blast on set and acting out the scripts.
VG: What was your first acting job?
PT: My first acting job was Abbott Elementary on ABC.
VG: What is your favorite project you have ever done?
PT: My favorite project is Abbott Elementary because there were so many kids on set and there was a beautiful unicorn for us to play with.
VG: What are some qualities you look for in a project?
PT: I look for the people on set to be nice and helpful. I hope they are fun to work with and I forward to the amazingly good food for lunch.
VG: Which character that you have played so far has been the most similar to you?
PT: The character that's most similar to me is Shahrzad from Abbott Elementary because she is funny like I am.
VG: How would you describe yourself in three words?
PT: I am smart, kind and beautiful.
VG: What are your social media handles?
PT: My sister and I share Instagram @Paris.Peyton.Turner ; Twitter @parisandpeyton and Facebook @parisandpeyton
VG: Where do you see yourself in ten years?
PT: In ten years I see myself being huge a movie star and basketball player.
VG: What are three qualities every actor should have?
PT: Every actor should have patience because you have to wait for the cameras to be set up. They should be able to have fun rehearsing and learning their lines. They should always be nice to everyone on set because the people on set become family.
VG: Do you have any advice for an aspiring actor?
PT: My advice would be for the person to do their best, and not worry about making mistakes. Just have fun.
VG: What's next for you?
PT: I plan to be on a show permanently with my sister Peyton. While I work on that, I have some bookings I did last year that will come out this year.
VG: RAPID FIRE QUESTIONS Pink or Yellow
PT: Yellow
VG: Sour or Sweet
PT: Sweet
VG: Marvel or DC
PT: Marvel
VG: Read the book or Watch the movie
PT: I like to read.
VG: Cats or Dogs
PT: Dogs
VG: Cartoons or Sitcoms
PT: Sitcoms
VG: Italian food or American food
PT: Italian food
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Victoria G Interviews Paris Turner
Non-FictionOn March 16, 2022 I sent interview questions to the incredibly talented actress, Paris Turner, then on March 18, 2022 she took some time out of her schedule to answer them for me through Email. It was truly an honor getting to interview her. I hope...