GN1. You star in Netflix’s upcoming series The Body. What first attracted you to the story, and what made you want to be part of it?

I was attracted to the plot of course, but what sparked my interest was the writing. A well written project that dives into the nuances and crafts each character with care will always stand out, and that’s what The Body provided. As a dancer I also felt like I could relate and bring something to the table in that aspect. I could also sense that there was a perfect mix of drama, horror, and comedy, and I always jump at the chance to explore different genres simultaneously.

GN2. The Body explores friendship, faith, secrets, and the pressures of growing up. What do you think audiences will connect with most?

Honestly all of those topics are very relevant and impactful to audiences. I think people will see themselves within each character and relate to the difficulties of navigating beliefs and emotions throughout the story. 

GN3. The series takes a dark turn when a group of Catholic school girls begins experiencing prophetic visions. How would you describe your character and her journey?

Claire is very open minded, she definitely has a journey in regards to what she believes and what happens to her. I’ll just say she feeds into the chaos around her and enjoys it, until she doesn’t. 

GN4. What was the most exciting or challenging part of filming The Body?

Filming The Body was such a stand out experience, my longest shoot so far, about six months. The whole experience was so amazing, it brought me life long friendships with the girls and so many hilarious and heartfelt moments together. We were constantly navigating blizzard conditions, I was always freezing in my little outfits, and at one point everyone got sick, except for me somehow. No matter the challenges, we always stuck together as a unit, and took care of one another, and that’s what makes this show so special. I will never forget the last week of shooting, where we filmed the ritual scenes. These were the most emotionally demanding and extensive days, I had a lot of fun getting to challenge myself and stay in the flow for around 16 hours every day. On the final day before wrap, we filmed the set of scenes like a play, going through all pages of dialogue and living through the journey ourselves. Finishing the final take at the end of the day felt unreal, we were so emotionally distraught as we crumpled into a ball on the floor together. I ate a whole tub of ice cream after that. I am so grateful for the way The Body challenged me and allowed me to play, it was a dream.

GN5. The series is directed by Quinn Shephard. What was it like working with her, and what did you learn from the experience?

Quinn is such an incredible, beautiful, inspiring person. Ever since the final auditions when I met her I knew she would be a dream to work with. This story is so personal to her, and the amount of care she had for it and all of the cast doesn’t always happen. We all knew we were so lucky to be here creating this project together. Quinn was always challenging her own writing, and gave us liberty to express our thoughts so we could collectively make each scene the best it could be. I would show up to set with different ideas, improvise constantly, it was the most fun. There needs to be a blooper reel because the amount of various takes we have for scenes that will never make it in are just too good. Quinn really brought out the best in all of us. 

GN6. You’re building a career in both acting and music. Did you always know you wanted to pursue both?

Growing up I did everything. I was singing on stages, in musicals, acting in commercials, on covers of magazines,  and dancing at a studio. So I guess it makes sense where I ended up. I love all the arts and feel like I have something to give through all mediums. Acting, music, and dance are my passions and I’ll carry them throughout my life wherever my career takes me. 

GN7. Your music has a bold, emotional, and mysterious energy. How would you describe your sound to someone hearing it for the first time?

I like to call it dreamy ethereal pop. I love using really angelic vocals with dark sounds. I feel like I’m still learning about my sound but the stuff I’m creating now I’m really excited about. 

GN8. Your recent songs, Death Wish, Out of Body, and Bad on Me, each have intriguing titles. What inspires your songwriting?

Inspiration often stems from my life, and experiencing things I want to talk about. Songwriting gives you a way to say everything you never got to say too. Ideas can also come from the most random things, I can never predict how a song will turn out. As long as I have a clear vision from the beginning, whatever the song turns into is what it’s meant to be. 

GN9. When writing music, do you draw more from personal experiences, imagination, or a combination of both?

I would say anything I make comes from a personal experience, however exaggerated or not, it’s always personal. I love poetry, so a lot of lyrics come from poems I write and I try to fit them into songs. A lot of the times the track my producer and I are making inspires me on the spot based off of the emotions I get and the visuals I see from hearing the production. 

GN10. Do you feel that acting influences your music, or that making music helps you become a better actress?

Both influence each other. The more perspectives I have and skills I hone only help me as an actress and musician. I love storytelling whether it’s through a song or a character, and the balance of both arts is exactly what my soul needs. 

GN11. Your personal style has a cool, individual edge. How important are fashion and visual storytelling to your identity as an artist?

I am a very visual person. I’m also a libra. Keeping everything perfectly aesthetic and beautiful is part of my dna. I pride myself in always being original through fashion, even if some experimental moments were questionable as I was younger, at least I was always trying to be individual. I have a distinct sense of self that I portray through the clothes I wear, the way I decorate my apartment, or the art I make. Through music, discovering my look as an artist is very important, I’m definitely still growing into it, but it’s one of my favourite parts of the journey. I think as long as you know yourself inside out, it will translate through whatever you do, or wear. 

GN12. With The Body and new music arriving, this is an exciting time in your career. What are you most looking forward to sharing with your audience?

It’s such an exciting time, it feels like everything’s coming together. I hope people love The Body, we poured our hearts into it. I’m also looking forward to sharing more music and my first EP some time in the new year. I’m really excited about what I’ve been making, and I’m only getting better as an artist, I have such a great team around me. 

GN13. Who are some of the artists, actors, or creative people who inspire you?

I’ve always looked up to Britney Spears and Madonna, I also pull inspiration from artists like The Neighbourhood, Chxrry, and Lana Del Rey. Actors I look up to include Scarlett Johansson, Emma Stone, and Margot Robbie. All fearless in their craft with such an iconic array of roles. I also have to put Ryan Gosling in the mix, I love him, he’s my lock screen. I’m also really inspired by a lot of directors like Damien Chazelle and Greta Gerwig. 

GN14. After a long day of filming or making music, what does your nightly routine look like? How do you unwind before going to sleep?

I love lighting my candles, having a hot shower, doing my skin care, and getting cozy. I also love to look out at the night sky from my balcony, feel like Batman for a second, then go to bed. I would say that’s the glamorous version, but sometimes I’m getting home at 4am from set or the studio, wiping off my makeup and flopping into my bed. 

GN15. What does the word “Goodnight” mean to you, and what does your perfect good night look like?

You always have to say goodnight, never forget to say it the people you love, you’ll sleep better. My perfect good night would be a nice dinner on the beach watching the sunset, yummy food, I’m wearing an outfit I love, maybe some drinks, some dancing, definitely ice cream for dessert, then we go to bed.