Interview with Nadia Dawn
Nadia Dawn: I am originally from Toronto Canada and I live in Hollywood Hills.
How did you get discovered?
Nadia Dawn: I got discovered when I appeared in the Shaggy video as the girl next door, "It wasn't me"
What is your ethnic background?
Nadia Dawn: I am Gyanese, English and Indian.
What do you love about acting?
Nadia Dawn: Everything! I love the challenge, I love being able to portray different characters, I love being able to propel emotions into a scene, I love the complexity of it, I love the emotional roller coaster it takes you on.... I could go on forever!
I see you have done alot of hosting?Do you ever get nervous before an event?
Nadia Dawn: Always, no matter how much hosting I do for some reason I still get nervous.
What is your ultimate goal in the industry?
Nadia Dawn: I am writing a screenplay entitled, "Suitseer," it's about believing without actually seeing. I am also writing a biography. Ultimately I will direct this picture and release my book. I want to make a positive mark in the urban market. I get dismayed by the way women of colour are being portrayed. I steamed from music videos and we "video girls" do have a brain! I loath the fact that some rappers degrade women and think of them as second class citizens. I don't want to be the video girl -- butt out -- if you know what I mean -- I want to be respected, diligent, articulate and make a positive mark globally for all women of color.
What do you find attractive about a person?
Nadia Dawn: I find it attractive when a guy tries to get to know me. Instead of saying, "ow you're hot, let's hook up." I love it when they are go-getters, entrepreneurs, tall, sexy, articulate and driven. I'm single by the way and looking!
How would you best describe your personality?
Nadia Dawn: I am a bit complex.. I have to admit. I strive for more than the average person. I am fun and willing to do anything. I am a go-getter and know that you only have one life to live so live it to it's fullest.
Are you very selective on the jobs you take?(promotions,movies etc)?
Nadia Dawn: Yes, very selective. I will no longer do music videos unless it is an acting role and I am the only girl in it. I will not do any nudity, or anything that involves girl on girl. I also have to look over a script before I decide to it. I have had some really bad ones come my way!
Do you have any special message you would like to say to your fans?
Nadia Dawn: I want to thank you all for supporting me in my career. If you have a dream, you have one life, live it and don't be afraid! Fear is the number one inhibitor to all of man-kind, tackle it and live your dream! You can find me on myspace @ MYSPACE.COM/NADIADAWN - It's finally me I took down all of the fake profiles. Also NADIADAWN.COM, AND ON THE IMDB - http://www.imdb.com/name/nm1821065/.
