entertainment: Entertainment Spotlight: Bebe Wood, Love, Victor Bebe Wood is an actress and musician
entertainment: Entertainment Spotlight: Bebe Wood, Love, Victor Bebe Wood is an actress and musician who stars in Hulu’s series Love, Victor, the spinoff series from the film Love, Simon. Bebe is best known for her roles as Shania on The New Normal and as Shannon on The Real O’Neals. When she’s not on the screen, Bebe is an activist supporting LGBTQ rights, a singer/songwriter, and a screenwriter. She hails from Kansas City, Missouri. Bebe took the time to chat with us about Love, Victor, music, and more. Check it out: What first drew you to the project? The week I got the call to audition was actually a very busy one. I was in the studio recording some music and didn’t have time for much else. (When you’re recording, you become a sort of vampiric night creature that rejects normal working hours). Immediately, the project stood out to me, as I was a fan of the film. So, the next day, I awoke at a reasonable hour and made a self-tape before heading back into the vampire studio lair! Can you tell us a little bit about your character, Lake? Would you be friends if you met IRL? I always describe Lake’s outward demeanor as an Elle Woods from Legally Blonde with a dash of RuPaul. She’s pretty fabulous, pompous, and sensitive underneath the surface. We’d be friends IRL. She’d be my go-to gal for Drag Brunch at Hamburger Mary’s. If you could spend one episode playing another character, which character would you want to play, and why? I’d like to spend one episode playing Andrew, so I get to do a whole bunch of scenes with cute basketball players. Obviously. What do you hope the audience takes away from watching Love, Victor? I hope that Love, Victor brings just a few people some comfort and joy to help get through this tumultuous time. Can you remember the first time you decided you wanted to be an actress? I first realized I wanted to become an actor after I saw a production of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang on the West End when I was 3 years old. We were sat in the front row (much to my parent’s dismay), and during the middle of the show, the Child Catcher reached down, put his sickle on my nose, and said, “I’ll get you kiddy widdy.” I burst into laughter (much to my parent’s surprise), and it all went downhill from there. What do you like to do when you’ve had a bad day, and how do you like to celebrate the good ones? Bad days are only bad days if you call them so. I’m fairly addicted to reading the news, so there’s always a bit of weight there, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. I think it’s about celebrating every day, even if it’s a “bad one.” It’s about being aware of the world around me and realizing how lucky I am, I suppose. All days are good days, even if they aren’t the sunniest, you know? But anyways- the unpretentious answer is DANCE PARTIES! Aside from acting, you are also a singer/songwriter and screenwriter. Can you tell us about any exciting projects you’re working on? I’m a screenwriter?! I’m suddenly very proud of the one short film I made a couple years back. Haha! Regarding music, I have an EP and a few singles coming out later this year. I’ve been noodling away at various instruments since I was a wee child, so this process of finally recording has been very exciting. Who are your biggest influences? I listen to everything from Buddy Holly to Busta Rhymes. Motown records and The Beatles are staples. I’m huge on Blues and Jazz from the 30s/40s. But I also adore the occasional film score, especially Danny Elfman. I’m all over the place. Always. There are too many talented people to be influenced by! Describe each of the following in one word: Who you are, what you value the most, and what you’d be if you were a food item. Bebe, kindness-love-Ruth-Bader-Ginsburg (one word), and peaches. Thanks for taking the time, Bebe! Love, Victor season 1 is now available to stream on Hulu. -- source link