Having informed me that she’s in “Transformers: Dark Of The Moon”, I get a tingle of excitement having Canadian TV/Movie actress KATHLEEN GATI on this blog. In a fun and crazy role as a Russian bar owner/bartender, it’s a given that Transformers fanboys will be looking out for her as they so often do, dissecting every piece of morsel related to the upcoming Summer Popcorn Blockbuster. Well-known in Eastern/Central Europe, audiences have been in awe of her many emotionally-charged onscreen displays for quite some time. She’s currently gracing the 33rd Moscow International Film Festival where her movie “Visszatérés” aka “Retrace” is making its premiere on June 26th. It’s a bittersweet story set in Romania during Ceausescu’s grim regime that has KATHLEEN’s character revisiting her homeland only to discover tragic events. In addition to being a multiple award winning actress, KATHLEEN is multi-lingual and has the magical European allure thanks to her Hungarian roots. Best remembered as the First Lady of Russia Anya Suvarov who has Jack Bauer as an ally on “24″, she’s also been impressing in a slew of hit shows including “The Mentalist”, “NCIS” and “Covert Affairs”. When she first started out in the biz, this was what she noted: “I played a few hookers in my day, because I was always a little ‘voluptuous’” referring to her small part in the cultish “Frankenhooker”. I came across her photo with Tim Roth whom she worked with on an episode of “Lie To Me” and she’s every bit an Über Striking beauty.
KATHLEEN is on the throbbing pulse of entertainment and with those sultry blue eyes of hers, everyone should be in awe of her. Head on over to the KATHLEEN GATI OFFCIAL SITE for a glance at the stellar career and life of this consummate thespian. While she’s often a Bodacious Blonde, KATHLEEN went jet black for the recent indie “The Future” that premiered at the LA Film Fest 2011. Check her out as Dr Straus, the vet dispensing sage advice to Miranda July (playing Sophie) about her adopted cat in the trailer (above). The Sundance fave “Little Birds” sees her part of the fantastic female powerhouse cast of Leslie Mann,Juno Temple and Kay Panabaker. She continues to be influential in a plethora of mediums including Broadway, along the way accumulating a body of work that’s as mesmerizing as she is…:)
Our children and youth do indeed play a big part in entertainment as discovery shows such as “Hi-5″ and Kid-Lite fare such as “The Suite Life of Zack and Cody” continue to amass a huge global following. Enter the Nick Jr musical TV Show “The Fresh Beat Band” that has taken the world by storm by incorporating music as part of the solution in solving problems….a mighty fascinating premise indeed! Seeing how popular “The Fresh Beat Band” is and the buzz directed at its cast including Tara Perry who plays Marina (previously essayed by Shayna Rose), I’m jumping on the bandwagon. Since taking over the colorful drum set, glowing reviews have flowed in for Tara as she takes over the reins of the quirky, affable red-haired drummer. Tara herself is so lovable it’s infectious…:)
Many men will agree that if they opt for a partner, the enigmatic Mary Louise-Parker would certainly be on the top of the list if not Number 1. I came across her interview on The Late Late Show With Craige Ferguson where she wholeheartedly professed her love for men and that to me affirms why she’s so coveted by people everywhere. The heart, the soul and the Sexy, Sassy Driving Force behind the popular “Weeds” is back in Season 7 and Mary promises to Bring It On! At 45, she’s as strikingly gorgeous as ever with the cougar-licious streak that till now stirs our loins…:) One of my generation’s heroines, she’s left an indelible mark as the marijuana dealing Nancy Botwin which by now should be inducted into Pop Culture. Mark the date June 27th as the High Priestess of Pot Returns!
If you must know, Holland Roden is not just the only Ravishing Redhead on Beacon Hills High School in MTV’s Teen Wolf. Near the end of episode 4 “Magic Bullet”, we get a quick glance at alluring Desiree Hall as Jennifer, a school nurse who is as mysterious as she is special. While that might be a blink and you’ll miss it scene, Desiree is slated to feature in 3 more upcoming episodes. It’s going to be a busy time ahead for this multi-faceted sweetheart as she’s producing/directing her first film as well as being the headliner in the spine-tingling flick “Donner Pass“. An established talent on television and the indie scene, Desiree now has eyes on becoming a creative doyenne. With her captivating looks and her gift to hold the interest of viewers, she’s certainly climbing the ladder of success.
Watching Southern temptress Haviland Stillwell transformed herself into the Geisha Artist Akiko Haruka in “CSI: NY” was so memorable. Being Asia myself, I approve of the East Meets West persona, engagingly portrayed by Miss Haviland. A mover and shaker in the industry, you will also find she’s one of the friendliest actresses around who never fails to respond when a fan has a query or two. Besides a sizzling appearance in hot pink no less for the new series “Single Ladies”, she’s about to thrill the online world with the new webseries “Unicorn Plan-It” premiering August 1st, produced and written by her. The more you see Haviland, the more you know she has the X-factor to go far in the business. In addition to her opulent beauty, she has that saucily fun nature that’s becoming highly addictive.
Giving Borat a run for his money, Iris Bahr has fashioned her alter ego, The Russian Madam Svetlana into an endearingly recognizable character. Birthing the ‘St Petersburg House of Discreet Pleasure’ and terms such as ‘Whorehome’, Iris has indeed touched our pleasure zone…the funny bone that is…:) Living up to her reputation as a comedienne built upon stints on “Curb Your Enthusiasm” and “The Kind Of Queens”, she’s now the bona fide star of her very own show “Svetlana”. From its humble beginnings on the web, Season 2 is now a fully-fledged TV Series, sheer proof of its marketability. Iris does dabble in horror (remember her as the director who gets dismembered by cultists in “The Last Exorcism”), it is her strength in making us laugh that positions her as being so sought after.
Troian Bellisario & Ashley Benson in “Pretty Little Liars”
The fact that so many people are willing to impersonate Troian Bellisario and Ashley Benson on Facebook is a reflection of their explosive popularity. Last night “Pretty Little Liars” had its Season 2 premiere and our addiction to the show keeps getting stronger as the mystery deepens on who holds the key to their darkest secrets. Yup, I know there’s actually 4 gorgeous ladies forming the core of the show yet only Troian and Ashley have an social-networking presence. We would like to think the whodunit panders to teens but more and more audiences are cutting across varying age groups drawn no doubt to the tasty duo and their resplendent onscreen fettle. Let’s indulge in the merry-go-round of suspense and histrionics as long as our weekly fix of these enchanting cuties are satiated…personally i think the antagonist “A” could actually be one of these two!!
Mila Kunis is not the only Russian born actress that’s making waves in the US as youthful starlet Katerina Mikailenko is charting her own path to success. A supporting role in the Christina Aguilera/Cher vehicle “Burlesque” has led to her booking a major part in an upcoming episode of brand new detective drama “The Protector”. We may still be waiting for a teaser/promo to be released but it’s a sure bet Katerina will add mountainous appeal to the eye-candy cast led by leading lady Ally Walker. She’s going to be on the rapid rise especially since she’s nabbed the lead role in the legend Malcolm McDowell’s thriller “Death Method” as well as appearing in “Crazy,Stupid,Love” with Sexiest Man Alive in-waiting Ryan Gosling. Young Hollywood has an exciting future ahead thanks to the emergence of the bewitching Katerina Mikailenko whom viewers are quickly devoting their attention on.
While we have to wait until August to catch Kim Poirier return as Dr Maria Leonardo in “Eureka”, everyone knows she’s one of Canada’s most fetching Sex Symbols. I read that even Kim thought that this particular role was a one-off…I’m guessing due to popular demand, Kim is donning the doctor overcoat once more so her fans around the world can now rejoice!! She may have shed her sizzling sauciness for geeky scientist chic yet her irresistible facets is charmingly intact. Even though she’s famed for partaking in those memorably raunchy scenes in “Dawn Of The Dead” and “Decoys”, her body of work is deeply diverse showcasing the incredible range that she possesses. If you’ve always had a crush on the Miss Kim Poirier, this Summer Season is the time to be in constant affection of this sexy yet adorably down-to-earth Canadian Siren.
Without a doubt, Charlene Amoia is becoming the quintessential darling of TV Land with strong performances in a series of hit shows notably “Glee” and “Shameless”. Already in 2011, she’s been dazzling our screens on episodes of “NCIS:LA” and “Mad Love” in addition to reprising her role as fan favorite Wendy The Waitress from hit “How I Met Your Mother. Lusciously Omnipresent and OmniPotent would best describe the pleasure Charlene has brought into our precious couch potato time. Has anyone mention that Charlene could pass off as the twin sister of one Miss Shannon Elizabeth? Imagine the two of them in a feature together….that would be so enjoyable…:) After all, Charlene is a genuine Goddess and she’s well-loved by being delightfully accommodating to her fans even one like me living miles away. A heavenly sweetheart who deserves all the tributes.
The new series “Love Bites” about the ups and downs of being single might just leave you with a hickey, that is if you were watching with your significant other. After her mega-bitch scene-stealing turn in “Ugly Betty”, Becki Newton was tapped to star as one of only two unattached women in a group of friends. There’s an open concept behind the show with Becki (Annie) and Jordana Spiro (Frannie) central to the vignettes of love mixed in with a revolving door of characters that have issues with romance. Pamela Adlon and Jennifer Love Hewitt are set to have recurring roles that are thoroughly delicious (don’t miss the trailer above). Shifting from her dirty days as Betty-Hating Amanda Tanen to her now pristine innocence as virginal Annie, she’s got us enamored all over again. Who is a virgin these days anyways…and on the strength of that premise alone, viewers are expected to follow “Love Bites” for the inevitable “Breaking Her Cherry” conclusion to Becki’s chaste character!
I swear every time I gaze upon all-natural and voluptuous Canadian Hottie Ellen Dubin, she gets saucier by the minute. Proof of her everlasting allure can be found in the latest pics of her in dual roles as a Russian Stripper (above) and wacky mum from the witty, saucy play “Live Nude Girl”. Delve deeper into the world of Ellen Dubin as she regales her experiences starring alongside Winona Ryder, whether she’d consider sleeping with serial killers as her character did in web series “The Resolve” and why Plastic Boobies are not sexy at all….hehe.
I just recently saw a very saucy pic of you from Live Nude Girl. Can you tell us more about the play and how you wowed the crowd with your dual role as frustrated mom and Russian Stripper?
A: This play is based on a true story starring written and produced by Monica Himmel about her life as a pole dancer in Las Vegas. The play includes her background starting out in Los Angeles as an actor and holding down various jobs from a live nude art model to a tour guide at a movie studio to dancing in Las Vegas. It is a funny moving provocative piece and we all play various people that come in and out of her life. I played her frustrated psychotic stage mother and a fellow stripper named Love. The audience got a kick out of seeing the same person play such huge contrasting roles. I love seeing actors do that! These parts could not have been more different. In the second act, I went back and forth a few times between mother and stripper – The audience enjoyed seeing that switch so quickly – from uptight mom to sultry wild stripper.
Love to keep that audience on their toes, as you know! Stay tuned, you may not have seen the last of LIVE NUDE GIRL!
2. Renowned for your excellent work on cult series “LEXX” and for being a alluring yet classy Sci-Fi Siren, what has been some of your other favorite roles?
A: Thanks for that about LEXX. Giggerota the Wicked does hold a special place in my heart because it put me on the map in the sci if world.
I also loved doing HIGHLANDER: THE RAVEN. I crave learning new skills and I got to take broadsword lessons Very few women get to wield that kind of sword in tv or film. I just found it very freeing and fun. Also I was the only gal in history to have the first broad to broad broadsword fight in Highlander history.
One of my other favorite roles was starring in my Gemini nominated role as Jeri Slate in my supernatural drama series THE COLLECTOR. The show was a wonderful series that touched on many themes that we deal with in our lives.
I did the show for three seasons . I loved being a regular on a show and creating a role from the start playing a very strong passionate no holds barred journalist as well as a single mother of an autistic son. Loved the challenge of working with the little boy and different wonderful actors every week. It was one of the highlights of my career being nominated for my acting in that show. It is always great to be acknowledged by your peers in the business.
3. You once said that there are more strong parts for women in sci-fi than any other genre. If you weren’t in sci-fi productions, which other genre would most tickle your fancy and why?
A: Well, I am very lucky to have done lots of different genres. i am not just an actor in sci fi . Playing detectives and lawyers in movies of the week are also very empowering. I have played a few of those recently so that is very rewarding. Sci fi just on the whole writes kick ass parts for women.
4. With so many talents emerging from the US, Europe, Australia and Asia, how are Canadian performers such as yourself perceived in this competitive industry?
A: A great actor is a great actor no matter what country they come from. That said, Canadian actors are on the whole very well trained. A lot of us have paid our dues in the theater working very hard for very little money. So we are very disciplined actors . We are also used to doing a lot of different genres from theater to commercials to industrials to film and TV. We are known as versatile actors that can handle a wide variety of material. We are also known to be hard workers, disciplined and very appreciative of everything we have.
The little engine that could. We just keep on plugging away! And our grateful for the jobs we get!
5. Having acted alongside Winona Ryder in the drama “When Love Is Not Enough: The Lois Wilson Story, can you tell us about your on set experiences and what Winona is like as an actress and as a person?
A: I have to tell you that I was so thrilled to book this movie of the week because the subject matter was so profound- talk about a strong central female character played by Winona Ryder and of course to work with Winona. Also, I knew that doing a Hallmark Hall of Fame presents film was a very high profile project- the highest level of movies of the week an actor can have on their resume.
She is a very dedicated actress who was not used to the crazy schedule of doing so many scenes in one day. She has worked with Martin Scorsese and he spends a lot of time on just a small scene. We didn’t have that kind of luxury to spend the time. So she had to get used to a very heavy shooting schedule because she was carrying almost the whole movie opposite the mesmerizing Barry Pepper.
I loved working with her because she always made sure her fellow actors were alright- she was as team player and wanted to make the dialogue work in every single scene. Loved that about her. Plus she had the best skin I have ever seen! She glows! And I was thrilled she was recently nominated for a SAG award in this project. I felt very lucky to have worked with her.
6. You are an advocate of natural beauty so what’s your take on the rise of bust implants and plastic surgery in the entertainment business? Will these enhancements really help an actress advance in her career?
A: Oh Haren, I am one of the last holdouts . The only fake thing I have on me are my highlights on my head. I know a lot of actresses are doing these procedures and I can’t judge what they do to their own bodies- that is their choice. But it saddens me that in an attempt to be unique they all look the same. They don’t look younger- their skin has a weird shine, looks deformed and those platypus lips are so unsightly. Even if an actress is brilliant, you can’t watch the movie or tv show, because you are just conscious of all the plastic surgery.
Also big plastic hooters do not make you sexy. It is such a shame that actresses think that if they put these disgusting fun bags in their body they will be sexy. They will not be hotter believe me- It may help their career if they choose to do porn or play hot tub gal number three but it will not change their acting!. They are trying so hard to be womanly with all this plastic that is cancels it out. It is sad that the magazines have a lot of these gals on their covers. Most of the Sports Illustrated and Victoria’s Secret models have plastic lips, nose jobs and fake boobs. How sad that this is the image we are showing our young women. They also photo shop the hell out of pics. I just feel badly for young women that they feel that have to do this. Yes look the best YOU can be but why look like everyone else. A true actor reveals themselves not hides from themselves! Stop the madness gals. Stop running and being so insecure by masking your looks. Most actors are unique and you remember them for their unique look and style. There are so many gals who look the same on TV right now – you can’t tell one apart from the other – it is liked they are made on an assembly line. Why do you want to be an actress that is the same as everyone else? If I can reach one gal on this blog , I will be happy.
A lot of breakdowns now say please no plastic surgery especially if it is period piece. They want real looking women. Isn’t that sad that they even have to say that. I have to say when I see a tv show that is supposed to take place in ancient times and the gal takes off her top and there are big fake breasts, I hate that. It takes you right out of that period of time- it is not authentic. I could write a book on this Haren.
7. In your latest feature, the web series “The Resolve”, you play a psychologist who sleeps with a serial killer. Would you ever entertain such thoughts if a similar situation presented itself in your personal life and is love really that blind?
A: Are you kidding? I would run run run run run the other way! Mind you, you do hear of women who write serial killers in jail and marry them so yes these are sick individuals who I don’t even think know what true love is. I hope I never have to face this kind of situation! Great unique question.
8. I like to describe you as somebody who’s brimming with seductiveness but as a woman, what does it mean to be truly sexy?
A: First of all thank you!
Don’t try so hard gals- show up be you laugh have fun and listen to what other people are about. I love helping people – that is truly sexy. Not being self centered plastic and worrying about if your makeup looks good your high heels are the right designer brand pouring on the perfume pumping everybody part up and out. LESS IS MORE! My grandmother always taught me let people be aware of you not your cosmetics and not your clothes.
Yes we all like taking sexy pictures and having fun and being appreciated but gals stop trying so hard. Stop showing everything for free gals on facebook! Have grace dignity and some class that is sexy!
Sexy is just being!
If you are thinking about it too much you are not sexy
I like to think of myself as sensual and tactile. Laugh !
9. Much as i hope you’ll star in “True Blood” (you would be simply captivating) someday since you were on the TV Series “Blood Ties”, what would be your dream role and which actor/actress would you love to star with?
A: Actually Haren , TRUE BLOOD is one of my goals so you know where my head is at. I would love to be a shapeshifter on that show. I was so so sorry to see the wonderful show BLOOD TIES get cancelled because I was supposed to come back. I would love to do a LAW AND ORDER- should be on every true actor’s resume. I would love to work with Liam Neeson, Jeff Bridges, Cate Blanchettt and Meryl Streep.
I would love to do V, Fringe any of the new sci fi shows.
I also like that new AMC Zombie show- great acting – you really care about the people on that show.
Hey I am up for most new challenges Haren. I would also love to do a great Broadway play!
Bring it on!
10. What can fans and audiences expect from the vivacious Ellen Dubin on the horizon?
A: I hope to be doing more work and add more passion and more layers to my roles. My web series THE RESOLVE continues.
I have a movie out on the Lifetime Network right now called SECOND CHANCES opposite Melissa George and I hope to be at a sci fi convention in Vancouver called STARCON in June. Start visiting the STARCON OFFICIAL SITE for more details.
I also just finished my third session on a major sequel to a video game. I love doing voice work – it is very rewarding. I did voice work on an animated film last year as well. Can’t say the names as yet. But as soon as I can, will let you know. Please check out www.ellendubin.com for further details.
I want to spend more time with my fabulous family and work with Make A Wish in Toronto, Ontario.
I am also very grateful for my fans and for Haren for all his support and devotion to actresses world wide!
It’s always great to see young actresses get a semblance of prominence and KATERINA MIKAILENKO is primed to steal our hearts…:) Cast alongside big names like Cher, Christina Aguilera and Kristen Bell in ‘BURLESQUE’, rest assured we will be hearing a lot more of this bewitching brunette. I sense she’s on a similar career path much like when MILA KUNIS first started and KATERINA herself could also enjoy the level of success that MILA has accomplished. With the undead a clear winner on television, these are heady times for KATERINA as she’s going to be a series regular on MTV’s DEATH VALLEY about a task force charged with eradicating zombies,vampires and denizens of the dark. Sounds like the rise of another must-watch show! Don’t miss her being sexy and funny along with a good dose of dramatic moments in her most awesome reel (above).
Discovering for yourself the amazing work of starlets like KATERINA is most gratifying and these ladies do indeed produce stellar performances. KATERINA is pure hotness on a rapid rise and we all know that pretty soon she’ll be coveted by fans and media alike…:) She’s all Eastern-European elegance and that precious smile she wears can be a source of intense infatuation. The deliciously divine KATERINA MIKAILENKO is on the ascendancy as her popularity gathers pace.
IRIS BAHR is a 360 degrees performer with her talents on show in film,television,stand-up and writing fields. Recently seen as the intrepid journalist chronicling a suspected case of possession in the horror hit ‘THE LAST EXORCISM’, IRIS is an amalgamation of emotions raging from bold, panicky and terrified in a very convincing performance. Together with Patrick Fabian and Ashley Bell, the threesome made ‘THE LAST EXORCISM’ such an absorbing spine-chilling tale and one of the best indie horror movies ever concocted. She made me genuinely terrified for her character’s fate! Enthused as a digital vixen, her Russian persona Svetlana on YOUTUBE is gaining huge props with its no holds barred riotously amusing look at the raunchy lives of a Russian madam and her daughters (hookers all). These ladies are sure to turn you on as they provide a variety of services of the satisfying kind at the ST. PETERSBURG HOUSE OF DISCREET PLEASURE.
LISA is also famed for being the author of the wittily entertaining ‘DORK WHORE’, the intimate memoirs of her frolicking in ASIA for sex after leaving the military service. Can she be more seductive…..where was I when all this wanton prowling around was happening…hehe. Now I’m crossing my fingers she makes another trip back to ASIAN shores! So we better start visiting the IRIS BAHR OFFICIAL SITE. A wonderfully creative doyenne, IRIS has gained critical acclaim for many of her accomplishments and blessed with such charismatic attractiveness, her one-woman spectacle has certainly got viewers raving about endlessly!
