Post by shayne on Aug 27, 2006 11:19:08 GMT 8
Soapstar Sexpot - 25 August 2006
Jodi Albert goes from Hollyoaks to hooker in her new TV role
She's best known for her role as Debbie Dean in Hollyoaks and, of course, her famous boyfriend, Westlife's Kian Egan. But Jodi Albert, 23, is back on our screens as prostitute Hayley in new five sitcome Respectable. We caught up with the star to find out all about the show and her plans for the future...
You play a hooker in your new show Respectable. Is it a bit sleazy?
"No it's not sleazy or tacky. It's clever and quick-witted. The relationship between all the girls has a bit of Sex and the city vibe. But it's unique and I think people will enjoy it."
Are there any naughty scenes in it?
"No, it's all kind of suggestive. It's more about the comedy timing and the situations. For the girls in the brothel where my character works, it's just a job. You see them all just sitting around in the kitchen reading magazines, filing their nails in between clients and having coffee. It's fun."
You weren't expected to do any research, though?
"No, not really! The thing is that the show is so light-hearted and tongue-in-cheek that there's nothing serious about it. I didn't have to do anything rude."
So you wouldn't worry about your family or boyfriend watching it?
"No, no! I wouldn't mind them watching it at all. I'd be quite proud of it."
Your character Hayley dreams of making it as a reality TV star. What do you think of reality TV?
"I did take part of a type of reality TV show before, called California Dreaming, but that was more like a documentary. It was very much about my career - about acting lessons and agents, stuff like that."
Did anything come out of your time in LA?
"Actually, when I was there, I went for a film casting and I got the part. But then one of my best friends was in a tragic car accident, so I turned down the film and flew home to be with my parents. It was all bad timing, really."
Would you ever consider taking part in a show like Love Island
"No, I like watching celebrity reality TV shows, but I don't want to take part in one."
But we heard you were to take part in X Factor: Battle of the stars
"Yes, that's true. There were some conversations about it, but it wasn't really right for me. It was fun to watch, though."
You were voted Sexiest Female at last year's British Soap Awards. Do you ever wish you weren't so d**n pretty?
"I don't take it too seriously, you know! I feel very flattered. I take it as a compliment, but generally I don't get wrapped up in looks. I'm not one of those people who would spend two hours getting ready. I'm not a dieting freak. I don't ever starve myself or anything ridiculous."
So, what's next for you career-wise?
"I'd love Respectable to do really well and do a second series. I think as long as I can keep doing something - whether it be acting, singing or dancing - I'll be happy, because they're my passion in life. As long as I'm doing one or the other, I don't mind."
Would you ever consider joining a girlband again [Jodi was a member of Girl Thing]?
"I loved being part of a band, and I loved singing and performing, so who knows what could happen? I wouldn't rule it out."
Do you see anyone from Hollyoaks?
"I do. I got a lot of friends from the show. I still keep in contact with Andy McNair who played my on-screen boyfriend, Dan. He's a really nice guy. And one of my best friends, Carley Stenson, played my sister Steph. I loved Hollyoaks. It was a good part of my life. I'm proud of that."
Catch Jodi in Respectable on Wednesday at 10:30pm on five.
Credit/Source: Star Magazine
Jodi Albert goes from Hollyoaks to hooker in her new TV role
She's best known for her role as Debbie Dean in Hollyoaks and, of course, her famous boyfriend, Westlife's Kian Egan. But Jodi Albert, 23, is back on our screens as prostitute Hayley in new five sitcome Respectable. We caught up with the star to find out all about the show and her plans for the future...
You play a hooker in your new show Respectable. Is it a bit sleazy?
"No it's not sleazy or tacky. It's clever and quick-witted. The relationship between all the girls has a bit of Sex and the city vibe. But it's unique and I think people will enjoy it."
Are there any naughty scenes in it?
"No, it's all kind of suggestive. It's more about the comedy timing and the situations. For the girls in the brothel where my character works, it's just a job. You see them all just sitting around in the kitchen reading magazines, filing their nails in between clients and having coffee. It's fun."
You weren't expected to do any research, though?
"No, not really! The thing is that the show is so light-hearted and tongue-in-cheek that there's nothing serious about it. I didn't have to do anything rude."
So you wouldn't worry about your family or boyfriend watching it?
"No, no! I wouldn't mind them watching it at all. I'd be quite proud of it."
Your character Hayley dreams of making it as a reality TV star. What do you think of reality TV?
"I did take part of a type of reality TV show before, called California Dreaming, but that was more like a documentary. It was very much about my career - about acting lessons and agents, stuff like that."
Did anything come out of your time in LA?
"Actually, when I was there, I went for a film casting and I got the part. But then one of my best friends was in a tragic car accident, so I turned down the film and flew home to be with my parents. It was all bad timing, really."
Would you ever consider taking part in a show like Love Island
"No, I like watching celebrity reality TV shows, but I don't want to take part in one."
But we heard you were to take part in X Factor: Battle of the stars
"Yes, that's true. There were some conversations about it, but it wasn't really right for me. It was fun to watch, though."
You were voted Sexiest Female at last year's British Soap Awards. Do you ever wish you weren't so d**n pretty?
"I don't take it too seriously, you know! I feel very flattered. I take it as a compliment, but generally I don't get wrapped up in looks. I'm not one of those people who would spend two hours getting ready. I'm not a dieting freak. I don't ever starve myself or anything ridiculous."
So, what's next for you career-wise?
"I'd love Respectable to do really well and do a second series. I think as long as I can keep doing something - whether it be acting, singing or dancing - I'll be happy, because they're my passion in life. As long as I'm doing one or the other, I don't mind."
Would you ever consider joining a girlband again [Jodi was a member of Girl Thing]?
"I loved being part of a band, and I loved singing and performing, so who knows what could happen? I wouldn't rule it out."
Do you see anyone from Hollyoaks?
"I do. I got a lot of friends from the show. I still keep in contact with Andy McNair who played my on-screen boyfriend, Dan. He's a really nice guy. And one of my best friends, Carley Stenson, played my sister Steph. I loved Hollyoaks. It was a good part of my life. I'm proud of that."
Catch Jodi in Respectable on Wednesday at 10:30pm on five.
Credit/Source: Star Magazine