where do i reside, you ask? thats easy. in my sister's shadow. i promise you, you have never seen anything like her before. she is flawless. i know what you're thinking but keep that cliche "no one's perfect" to yourself. she isn't perfect but her flaws only add to how wonderful she is. try living with that for a year. it goes without saying that she is beautiful, doesn't it? well, of course, she is. the type of pretty that makes it a struggle to look away. pretty isn't the best description. exotic is more precise. this means that she is so beautiful, it crosses borders, racial boundaries and any other obstacles. from her kinky, curly hair to that button nose and full lips that resemble a boat. she isn't skinny, so that the fatties can't hate her. she isn't big either, just right so she can fill out her pretty outfits perfectly. Perfect. Her olive skin tone is like a welcome mat, inviting everyone in.
Personality? oh, she's absolutely charming. fun as all get out. just elusive enough to draw people in to her mystery yet accesible enough to be honored by her presence. she is the type that hardly ever shows up for anything you invite her to "aww babe...i'd love to but i've gotta..." but will have you cancel your plans to simply run errands with her when she asks.
i try not to take it too personally that i am not my parents favorite. its nothing that they've said aloud, of course. in fact, they try hard not to make it obvious, sometimes overcompensating with loads of attention and affection. but that only proves my thesis more. my sister, libby is her name, has the nerve to be talented as well. she can perform (sing, dance, act). this simple fact is what makes her mediocre grades seem like no big deal, something to make her more endearing to her future audience when she's a celebrity. see what i was saying about the advantage of her flaws?
what do i contribute to this family of mine when they seem to have it all with their first born? im funny, sarcastic and/or witty. i have personal style (but i guess i have to with a sister like libby). i don't complain a lot. im not like that whiny Jan squeaking out "libby, libby libby!" i play my position and try not to make waves. do i like it? of course not, and you wouldn't either. no matter what kind of cool exterior you paint on, deep inside it is impossible not to resent having a sister with star quality as big as libby's. to know that for the rest of your life, you will be one of those back up singers dressed in black that helps contribute but is not truly necessary. your like the cranberry sauce to the turkey. Perhaps you will be missed by a few but Thanksgiving will go on (and successfully, most likely) without you.
there are perks to having a libby around. she can charm the pants or skirts off of any authority figure ready to lay down the law. plus, i've gone to some pretty amazing events i wouldn't have otherwise have access to because of her. therefore, i get to meet some pretty amazing people who wouldn't normally give me time of day. libby is not stingy with her popularity. because its second nature (and not threatened to end anytime soon), she does not covet or appreciate it. once given the opportunity to get in, i always hold my own and keep my spot because of the above mentioned wit and style. and btw, im no dog either. although i could never compare to my sibling, the mazzarelli's are no ugly bunch. if libby is a ten, (she has to be at least a 12 in reality) then i am a decent seven.
Tuesday, December 29, 2009
Saturday, December 19, 2009
noelle starr-the silk interview
i know you've read enough of these to know how it usually goes. reporter waits in a quaint coffee shop for the It Girl/starlet/pop sensation. its the type of establishment that proves it girl is not unlike one of us; she prefers small venues and hasn't let fame change her a bit. however, she gracefully shuffles in an hour late at least with an apologetic smile and the new 8,000 it bag. noelle starr is a bit different, though. she chooses the cheesecake factory just outside the city for our first meeting. i thought it was odd and overanalyzed the choice for two straight days. but was more fascinating was that she was early. i was the late one. just by five rbecause of my mother who wouldn't let me get off the phone and my lack of luck with the red lights. im defensive perhaps, but the point is i was only five minutes late and noelle sat in a back booth distractedly chowing down on an order of chicken dumplings. clearly, she had been there for awhile. for just a minute, minus the stunning beauty, noelle doesn't look like a starr, but more like a normal, hungry girl.
maybe its because she hasn't been famous for long enough. she has been dabbling in acting and modelling for three or four years now, most notable, her performance as a teenage runaway in the indie film, winded. there were a few roles as the angry teenage daughter in a few barely successful romantic comedies (maybe you remember her endearing scene with hugh grant last year in Love Square?). but then came what artists call the big break. famed director, dave orman jumped on board to direct the much anticipated film, Dirty Dozen based on the teen novel series of the same name, and handpicked noelle to be the leading lady. if you don't know about the Dirty Dozen Series then 1. you must be seriously uncool, dude and 2. you better ask your teenage niece or nephew immediately.
after sitting at the booth with a sheepish smile and mumble my apologies, i take note of ms. starr. she is wearing the normal new york uniform, a black turtleneck (that looks straight out of Banana Republic) and black leggings with low top chuck taylors. i can't tell if she's not into fashion, which is what she told teen vogue in their september issue) or if she is so chic she makes it look effortless. she seems very aware of herself, methodically planning out her answers to my questions. when asked what she thinks of the character she portrays in DD, she responds after swallowing her lemonade
"fiona is unapologetic about who she is and what she wants. thats what i admire about her most. on the other hand, i completely loathe how dependent she is on marco. i understand WHY she's like that but would never condone that, you know? if she were my friend, my suggestion would be to get a life."
then she pushes her stylish bob behind her shoulders and takes another bite of her entree (chicken avocado salad) as if thats the end of that subject. so i move on to juicier issues. its been reported that she and co-star/hunk mico sanchez are the new item, despite him being six years older than the seventeen year old.
"so what was it like working with mico as your love interest?" i innocently ask, warming up to the real question.
she gives me a small sly grin, no, more like a smirk before she places her fork down to reply.
"mico was great. he really was helpful since he has a bit more experience with big budget movies than i do...we had a lot of fun."
that doesn't confirm anything so i continue on, its my job, for petesake.
"there were a lot of rumors circling about the two of you being more than just co-stars. im sure you've heard..."
noelle picks up her martini and looks over at the display of cheesecake before giving her last response to my annoying curiosity.
"there will ALWAYS be rumors. mico and i are friends, he's a great guy." end of story, she might as well add. but after this interview and before this story is published, gossip websites everywhere will have pictures of the two kissing, holding hands and giving affectionate stares you only give your significant other everywhere. but for now, mum is the word. i move on to even more touchy territory, her off screen battles and rivalry with co-star, megan bullock. on this topic, noelle is surprisingly chatty.
"there are people in the world who can't stand to share the spotlight. even if they have everything, they still don't want to see you get anything" her voice is louder and filled with hurt.
"nasty things were said about me in the press that were totally not true. i find it completely unprofessional for someone who has been in this industry for this long. but, i won't stoop to her level. i have no comment about that girl."
noelle is no doubt referring to the comment megan made on a late night talk show about noelle's lack of talent. it went something like this 'when i read the novel, i knew that I WAS fiona. I knew i had the chops to do it. but...someeone else (who has like almost no experience and hadn't even read the book or any book for that matter) swoops in and lands it. some roles aren't based on your talent in the audition but your talent elsewhere...youknowwhatimsayin?" the fights that were reported about the battles over dressing room, make up people and ultimately mico kept access hollywood and entertainment tonight in business for months. but thats what megan bullock is all about. its what she thrives on...no one should take it personally, but noelle is new and doesn't know that yet.
noelle tells me about her mother, after getting a text from her. she's a nyc assistant teacher who sacrificed a lot to get her daughter where she is today. based on the description, i take a logical guess and ask if her mother was a performer herself. noelle swears that im psychic but goes on to tell me what a great singer her mom is. she use to sing at dfferent venues on the lower east side before she married noelle's father. dad is a sticky subject since its been reported that he was arrested last year for some sketchy business dealings. noelle doesn't mind discussing him since she says she doesn't have any dealings with him and hasn't for the last four years of her life. she looks sad but strong when she talks about it. i kind of get the feeling that her disappointment in fiona's flaw stems from daddy issues. she is unwilling to be dependent and then ultimately disappointed.
we finish the meal and pay the check and i feel that we have bonded a bit, as much as a reporter and a new it girl actress can bond. is she for real. im not sure if i have been charmed by the likes of a starr. i mean their whole career is about sucking us in. however, the following week when i see a glam noelle at the photo shoot, she jumps out the make-up chair to hug me hello. she just may be the real thing, i decide.
it went something like this. "
maybe its because she hasn't been famous for long enough. she has been dabbling in acting and modelling for three or four years now, most notable, her performance as a teenage runaway in the indie film, winded. there were a few roles as the angry teenage daughter in a few barely successful romantic comedies (maybe you remember her endearing scene with hugh grant last year in Love Square?). but then came what artists call the big break. famed director, dave orman jumped on board to direct the much anticipated film, Dirty Dozen based on the teen novel series of the same name, and handpicked noelle to be the leading lady. if you don't know about the Dirty Dozen Series then 1. you must be seriously uncool, dude and 2. you better ask your teenage niece or nephew immediately.
after sitting at the booth with a sheepish smile and mumble my apologies, i take note of ms. starr. she is wearing the normal new york uniform, a black turtleneck (that looks straight out of Banana Republic) and black leggings with low top chuck taylors. i can't tell if she's not into fashion, which is what she told teen vogue in their september issue) or if she is so chic she makes it look effortless. she seems very aware of herself, methodically planning out her answers to my questions. when asked what she thinks of the character she portrays in DD, she responds after swallowing her lemonade
"fiona is unapologetic about who she is and what she wants. thats what i admire about her most. on the other hand, i completely loathe how dependent she is on marco. i understand WHY she's like that but would never condone that, you know? if she were my friend, my suggestion would be to get a life."
then she pushes her stylish bob behind her shoulders and takes another bite of her entree (chicken avocado salad) as if thats the end of that subject. so i move on to juicier issues. its been reported that she and co-star/hunk mico sanchez are the new item, despite him being six years older than the seventeen year old.
"so what was it like working with mico as your love interest?" i innocently ask, warming up to the real question.
she gives me a small sly grin, no, more like a smirk before she places her fork down to reply.
"mico was great. he really was helpful since he has a bit more experience with big budget movies than i do...we had a lot of fun."
that doesn't confirm anything so i continue on, its my job, for petesake.
"there were a lot of rumors circling about the two of you being more than just co-stars. im sure you've heard..."
noelle picks up her martini and looks over at the display of cheesecake before giving her last response to my annoying curiosity.
"there will ALWAYS be rumors. mico and i are friends, he's a great guy." end of story, she might as well add. but after this interview and before this story is published, gossip websites everywhere will have pictures of the two kissing, holding hands and giving affectionate stares you only give your significant other everywhere. but for now, mum is the word. i move on to even more touchy territory, her off screen battles and rivalry with co-star, megan bullock. on this topic, noelle is surprisingly chatty.
"there are people in the world who can't stand to share the spotlight. even if they have everything, they still don't want to see you get anything" her voice is louder and filled with hurt.
"nasty things were said about me in the press that were totally not true. i find it completely unprofessional for someone who has been in this industry for this long. but, i won't stoop to her level. i have no comment about that girl."
noelle is no doubt referring to the comment megan made on a late night talk show about noelle's lack of talent. it went something like this 'when i read the novel, i knew that I WAS fiona. I knew i had the chops to do it. but...someeone else (who has like almost no experience and hadn't even read the book or any book for that matter) swoops in and lands it. some roles aren't based on your talent in the audition but your talent elsewhere...youknowwhatimsayin?" the fights that were reported about the battles over dressing room, make up people and ultimately mico kept access hollywood and entertainment tonight in business for months. but thats what megan bullock is all about. its what she thrives on...no one should take it personally, but noelle is new and doesn't know that yet.
noelle tells me about her mother, after getting a text from her. she's a nyc assistant teacher who sacrificed a lot to get her daughter where she is today. based on the description, i take a logical guess and ask if her mother was a performer herself. noelle swears that im psychic but goes on to tell me what a great singer her mom is. she use to sing at dfferent venues on the lower east side before she married noelle's father. dad is a sticky subject since its been reported that he was arrested last year for some sketchy business dealings. noelle doesn't mind discussing him since she says she doesn't have any dealings with him and hasn't for the last four years of her life. she looks sad but strong when she talks about it. i kind of get the feeling that her disappointment in fiona's flaw stems from daddy issues. she is unwilling to be dependent and then ultimately disappointed.
we finish the meal and pay the check and i feel that we have bonded a bit, as much as a reporter and a new it girl actress can bond. is she for real. im not sure if i have been charmed by the likes of a starr. i mean their whole career is about sucking us in. however, the following week when i see a glam noelle at the photo shoot, she jumps out the make-up chair to hug me hello. she just may be the real thing, i decide.
it went something like this. "
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