I've been lucky to have played a lot of women, over the years, especially in the sci-fi genre. All of them are special to me, in different ways, and I hate comparing them because it's like comparing people. They're different.

In terms of acting, we go through phases of being really inspired by film and television and actors and works that we've read.

I think reading the novels definitely was a good source for me to study from.

The performances make you want to get back out there and try something new and challenge yourself.

I started doing martial arts when I was about 7, and I got my second degree black belt when I was 19. So I have my second degree black belt, but I've never used it and I had to stop when I got "Instant Star" because I couldn't train.

As an actor, throughout three years, I've become more comfortable within my own skin and confident.

As a person, you want to feel like you're giving back. That's something I've always enjoyed doing.