Kaili Thorne Interview - Portrait Magazine, May 2007

Kali Thorne Interview
Interview by Eleni
Interview date: May 2007

Name: Kaili Thorne
Career: Actor
IMDb page: www.imdb.com/name/nm2377612
Official Site: www.thornekids.net


Acting career


Kaili Thorne

How did your acting career start?
I came up with my little sister just to see California for the first time while she shot Guess and then my brother booked a role on the NBC show 4 kings. I went on set with him and realized how much I loved acting and decided to give it a shot myself. But I have been doing commercials and print in Florida for years. ? It’s a looooonnnngggggg story. I just summarized it up for ya!

What are the best parts/worst parts of acting?
The best part, the people you meet and the experience you get. The worst part, are the rumors and the posers.

What future projects can we expect you in?
Hopefully CBS likes my pilot DEMONS and it gets picked up!

Coolest celeb you’ve met?
My sister Dani and I worked with Hilary Duff (she is the coolest most down to earth person ever!) and now my other sister Bella is working with Hilary’s sister Haylie on a film. ?

Who do you most want to work with?
Forest Whitaker and Evan Rachel Wood

Who are your role models and why?
My step mom, she never gives up and she is the reason why I am where I am now. I love her. (and her cooking)

What message to you want to pass to people through acting?
That everyone is different and to not try to change to be something or someone you aren’t.

Nicest thing a fan has said?
All my fans are very nice and they support me through everything.

Most embarrassing moment with a fan?
Was the first time I was asked for my autograph. Lol. I said to her “me?” and she goes “your Kaili Thorne right?”. I was like um yeah but…It was very awkward. But fun.

How do you balance your acting career and your regular life?
It can get very hard at times, auditions and school and trying to lead a regular life. But I’m happy.

Have you ever had weird reactions from people about who you are?
Not yet. Well it depends what you think of weird. I’ve had some one ask for my hair once.

Have money and success changed you at all?
Nope ? I’m still the same Florida girl I was a year ago!

What’s your favourite thing about fame and success?
The fans! I love them!

Ever wish you could disappear for a while?
All the time! I always tell Dani I wish I were invisible. That power would be pretty chill.

Do you get bothered if you read bad stuff about you in the media?
I try to block it out.

Do you miss your family a lot when you’re away filming?
At first it’s good to get away but then after a while you start to wonder where is all the noise??? I want a little sister to go through my trailer!!! Haha

What’s your trailer like?
My last trailer was pretty tight. I got the hook up.

How does it feel to be a role model of so many people out there?
Um, it feels different. I’m very happy that kids look up to me and feel free to email me about boy advice or just and questions. I love it!

What advice would you give upcoming actors?
Never give up!

What’s the key thing to success (in your opinion)?
Karma Karma Karma


Films

Best moment during filming?
Whenever the director comes up to me and gives me advice. I love learning from different directors and writers.

Worst moment during filming?
I’ll get back to you on that one!

Most embarrassing moment on set?
Oh my gosh. I was banking my 3hrs for school and since I was the only minor I was the last one to be called to set so everyone was waiting on me and when I finally walked in to the room I tripped on the step. I was like STOP LAUGHING! Lol

Weirdest moment on set?
Normally I have to wake up early and report to set at an early time, and I’m an early bird! So its weird when everyone is sleepy and tired and your all cheery!

Ever had a Crush on someone on set?
Adam Brody he was soooo cute.

Favourite person you worked with
Ron Eldard, he would just go over the scene with me while I was in hair and makeup! It was like a portable acting class!

Ever played a character similar to you?
Yes, in Demons my mother dies and in real life my father just past away. Also Toni and I handle things the same way.


Favorites

Car Lexus Convertible
Animal Harp Seal! They are just the most cutest little things!!
Colour Turquoise but I like to wear black.
Food Mexican, I love spicey stuff. Italian, and Chinese!
Soda no, water!
Candy Sugar Babies rock my socks!
Chocolate Any kind!
Ice cream I tend to like the weird flavours. Ever heard of Blueberry Cheesecake?
TV show Ummm, Entourage!
TV channel Showtime and HBO!
Website www.thornekids.net
Book Series of Unfortunate Events…but now I’m just trying to study my drivers manual. lol
Movie Way too many! But If I would have to choose…Thirteen and Havoc.
Male actor Forest Whitaker
Female actress Parker Posey! Rachel Leigh Cook! Olivia Wilde!
Band MUSE MUSE MUSE but I love music!
Singer right now….Nelly Furtado.
Restaurant I kinda just like my mamas home cookin’
Karaoke Song LADY MARMALADE
Joke is on you.
Cereal no TOAST!
Jam flavour yum…Strawberry


This or That

McDonalds or Burger King McDonalds.
Blue or Green BLUE in general but green eyes.
Computer or TV Computer.
TV or books Both.
PC’s or Mac PC’s
Burgers or Fries Fries.
Coke or Pepsi Coke. Pepsi can be very soothing though!
Beach or mountain BEACH…I’m a huge beach girl!
Forest or field some days forest some days fields
Dogs or cats Dogs all the way!
Surfing or water skiing? SURFING! I was raised in Hawaii so I grew up with a surf board in hand.
Vintage camera or digital camera Umm, I love Vintage but I gotta say Digital.
Sky diving or bungee jumping BOTH.
Sky diving or cliff diving cliff diving.
Internet Explorer or FireFox? Internet Explorer!!!!! So fast, like the wind almost!
Photoshop or Paint Shop Pro? Photoshop
Frontpage or Dreamweaver? I have no clue what that is. I’m technically challenged. That was a joke.
Solitaire or Backgammon? Solitaire with friends!
AIM or Msn? AIM
Musical: The sound of Music. I love Julie Andrews
Vacation spot: Anywhere tropical!
Cologne: Sweet but sassy.
Designer: Milena Canonero – Marie Antoinette
Summer activities: NO SCHOOL! Beach, surfing, friends, going to set! YAY!!!!
Winter activities: I love NYC in the winter.
Season: Summer!
Sport to play: Speed Skating; Tennis; Figure Skating; Water Sports.
City: LA and NYC
Radio station: no, IPOD!
Shampoo: OMG I love beauty products!
Subject: World History


Dating

What do you look for in a guy/girl?
You have to be interesting and have a good outlook about life.

Are you single?
Yeah baby!

Best date?
I honestly don’t know.

Ideal date?
Laying on the couch watching a great movie.

Worst date?
Any boring date is pretty bad.

Who would be your perfect date?
How am I supposed to know?! Hahaha


Style

Describe your style
Vintage all the way

Favourite outfit
My blondie T shirt and daisy dukes. Love it!

Fashion disaster
hahaha gym close eewww

Beauty tips
wash your face everyday!


Random/Personal

Describe yourself in 3 words.
Outgoing; Deep; Weird

If you were a super hero, who would you be?
Catwoman…wait is she a villain??

If you were a cartoon character, who would you be?
Felix the cat the wonderful wonderful cat!

Describe best Holiday Ever?
A cruise!

Describe Worst Holiday Ever?
I wouldn’t know…I’m always with my family so they make it pretty amazing.

Best present you’ve ever received?
Clothes Clothes Clothes

If you could go anywhere, where would you go?
Europe

If you could do anything, what would you do?
If you asked me that a year ago I would say follow my dream. But I am.

If you were president for one day, what would you do?
End the war. Lower gas prices.

What are your hobbies?
Acting; Surfing; Sewing; Art

Which is your favourite sport?
Figure Skating.

What’s your Favourite type of music?
Rock and Rap...I know weird combination.

Are you home schooled?
Mhm

Describe your Daily routine
Wake up; Feed my dogs; Take a shower; School; Audition/Acting/Scripts; More School; then Dinner; then Fan mail!

What has been the Hardest thing to do in your life?
So far the death of my dad. Handling the aftermath.

If you were stuck on a desert island with only three things, what would they be and why?
Ketchup! Friends (can I put that?) and MUSIC My island would be hip hoppin!

What are your concerns for the world?
Right now…the war.

Tell me a secret!
I have a crush.

What’s your Favourite quote?
A wise girl listens but doesn’t believe, a smart girl kisses but doesn’t love and leaves before she is left. – Marilyn Monroe

Best piece of advice?
Good things happen to good people.

Do you have a myspace? If yes, what is it?
Myspace.com/kailithorne1

How can fans contact you?
Myspace/AIM rockstarkaili / email angelcookie2243@yahoo.com


This or That

Burgers/Hotdogs –- Burgers
Mexican/Italian food- - hahaha BOTH
Comedies/Mysteries- - Depends what day. But mostly Italian.
Gold/Silver jewelry- - Wait, what am I wearing?
Vanilla/Chocolate-- Strawberry
Ice-skating/ Rollerblading-- I love to watch Ice skating but I am a pretty good rollerblader…
Movie at home/In theater-- AT HOME
Morning person/ Night owl- NIGHT OWL! At 3 in the morning I start to act like Johnny Depp hehe.


Last…

Dream you had
Actually I had a dream about being in a MUSE music video…I told you I was weird. Hahaha

Movie you saw
28 weeks later. It was just DASHING!

CD you played
“Kaili’s sassy mix” … hey I made it in like the 90’s don’t hate.



The Thorne Kids
From left: Bella, Remy, Dani and Kaili