Interview with Brittney Bertier
Brittney Bertier is an actress with modeling experience residing in Los Angeles, California. She specializes in catalog and commercial work.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
I grew up in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts (Red Sox fan!) and currently split my time between New York City and Los Angeles. I have a tight knit Italian family that never stops eating and laughing. I enjoy reading, traveling, supporting my friends, meeting new people, writing songs on my ukulele, yoga, and a really good cup of tea. I am a stage and screen actress and I also model on the side!
When, how and why did you first get involved in the acting industry?
I grew up doing community theatre and plays at school. When I graduated high school, I auditioned for some rigorous training programs and eventually decided on The Hartt School at The University of Hartford where I majored in Music Theatre! During my time at Hartt I began to dabble in modeling just for fun, and found I really appreciated the art form.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
Ah, that is always such a difficult question since there is no predicting this crazy business! Ideally I would love to be back home in New York City, working on new plays and musicals on Broadway and filming meaningful movies in between. That or I would love to be in a long running sitcom. The kind that actually makes you laugh!
How often are you acting and what does it usually consist of?
I have been lucky enough this past year to have always had a project to work on and look forward to. I have filmed a pilot for a major network, numerous short films, a web series, lots of promo videos, and a few fun music videos where I was able to use my dancing skills! Modeling wise I have done some stock photography, catalogue, and commercial work.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in acting.
The best experience I have had so far was working on the pilot I filmed when I first moved to Los Angeles. I played a girl who was also new to the city, and they fashioned her personality a bit after mine, so I felt especially connected to her. It came out beautifully, and I just hope the world gets to meet her soon!
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your acting career?
Embarrassing moments seem to dominate my daily existence, and work is no exception! Once while filming, a director wanted me to make a sexy sort of purring sound after I delivered my line, for comedic effect, naturally. Well, being me, it ended up sounding alot more like I was choking than anything else. That, or like a really angry hissing cat with rabies. Now it is on the Internet for the whole world to see.
Is there anything you would change about the acting industry if you could?
If I could change anything about the television and film industry, it would be for casting to focus more on talent than an impressive resume. People are scared to take chances on newcomers, and they end up missing out on some beautiful artists.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I do alot of yoga! As a dancer, it keeps me limber and strengthens and tones my body while clearing and calming my mind. The positive effects of yoga practice are amazing. I also take ballet and tap classes as often as possible, and I love The Bar Method DVDs! Nutrition is key. I find that how I am eating immediately affects how I feel. I incorporate a lot of whole grains, fish, and vegetables into my diet, but I also suffer from a wicked sweet tooth!
Please share something people don’t know about you.
I am a huge goofball. Wait, everybody knows that.
Would you change anything about yourself (physical or otherwise) if you could?
I am getting to a place in life where I am really comfortable with myself, but it wasn’t always that way. If I could change anything now, it would be my tendency to be hard on myself; it is not helpful to be your own worst enemy!
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