Jackeline Olivier
Actress

Interview Done By Jumah Muhammad
March 5th, 2007

1. Tell me about what you have learned in this business as being an actress?

I've learned that you're always growing as a human being, always learning new things, that you have to study and work hard, do your homework and keep it fresh. I've also learned that it's a very competitive business, nothing is permanent, you have to deal with a lot of rejection, heartbreaks, but if you know that's your call, "just keep going and nothing will stop you".

2. You are in a movie called Confessions of an Exorcist; you play Vanessa Rivera, what's this character like?

I play a doctor who is the professional type, has a very strong personality, but also has a heart of gold. She is on love with the lead character and she tries to hide her emotions because he is a priest. She is also very skeptical about the supernatural, but in the end has a change of heart.

3. You are also in a film called Boppin at the Glue Factory, what's that movie about and the character you play?

It's a dark comedy about a junkie who runs the night shift at a convalescent hospital. I played this very "sweet nurse" that spends her days taking care of the needy old patients. Later on, we find out that she is not so sweet after all, she is a naughty girl who likes to spend her free time talking dirty online. She even has an alias " Anal Goddess 17".

4. Slip is another film you have done last year 2006, what's that film about and your role as Maria Vierra?

It's about a young woman who can communicate with and help the dead. In a way it's similar to The Six Sense, except she isn't dead. My character died giving birth to a little girl, but still have unfinished business to take care of. So, her spirit comes back to finish it.

5. Werewolf in a Women's Prison will be released on DVD August 2007, what's the film about and the role of Rita?

It's about a girl who is accused of killing her boyfriend; she got thrown in jail and became a werewolf after one bit her. I had a blast, playing Rita. I had no idea that playing a "sadistic lesbian prison guard" would be that much fun. I really enjoyed torturing and whipping the female prisoners. Who would've thought, considering that everybody thinks I'm a goooood girl. I had to do an extensive background work for this character. (joke)

6. What would you like to say to teens worldwide about their education, their dreams and goals?

If you have a chance to go to college, don't even think twice. Education is very important and the competition is very fierce. Whatever your dreams and goals are, never give up, don't ever let anybody tell you what you CAN'T do. Even when the odds are against you, go for your dreams, because that's all you have.

7. Why did you want to become an actress?

Acting always fascinated me, and after my first school play, I knew that's what I wanted to do. Also, because you can be whoever you want, get out of your own skin and become somebody else for the day, sometimes for months, if it's a play. It's very gratifying when someone sees you on the screen or on the stage and they let you know that they felt for that character, when you can touch someone 's heart and make them think.

8. What do you hope to do differently this year in acting and try different roles besides horror?

I hope to get involved with more dramatic projects, with more challenge and character dept. Actually I've done more drama and comedy than horror movies, but because I got a lead role in the cult classic Day of the Dead 2 (released in 2005), most people think that's all do. I've became known for it, and got more offers in the horror genre. In the past year I've turned down 4 horror projects, because I don't want to keep the label as a "Hollywood Scream Queen", like I read in a few websites. Also, I'm thinking about going back to the stage, I haven't done a play in over a year.

9. Who is Jackeline Olivier in one word and why?

"Wild" Why? I think it has to do with my Latin heritage. I've always liked adventures, to explore the unknown, experiment and experience new things, doing things that most people only dream of, but are always afraid if trying.

10. When you go to auditions are you nervous and what's the atmosphere like?

Yes, sometimes I do get nervous and I'm not afraid to admit it. The environment is always different, sometimes you have the friendly type, who shakes your hand, has time for conversation, ask you questions that has nothing to do with the project, makes you fell like a welcomed guest in their house. Sometimes is IN, do your job (do it well) and OUT, because they have 50 more people to see that day and chatting with actors won't really speed the process.

11. Those wanting to get into acting, what advice can you give someone?

Make sure that's what you want as a career and that you can support yourself while trying to make it. It's not an easy road; it's a cutting throat business, with a lot of competition and new faces everyday, you have to be persistent. Some people want to get involved in the acting business just for fame and fortune. Well, that could be disappointing, because very few will be rich and famous, but as I said before, if that's what you want "DON'T LET ANYBODY STOP YOU".

Thanks for taking the time to be interviewed by Star Chat Magazine!