CynbytheSea Interview with Marjean Holden
AURORA - " HAND TO HAND"

 

 Marjean Holden, consenting to allow our group to interview you has been a wonderful pleasure, we thank you so much for your time, wishing you the best from CynByTheSea.

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Q1.) How did you feel about your character's situation in "Hand to Hand"

MARJEAN: Well, let's see...I was being held captive by some really bad guys, who made me fight for my supper basically, and kill girls that really shouldn't have been killed. It was not pretty! No seriously. It was a very not a really great position to be in. Deep down, she knew what she was doing was wrong, however out of the need to survive, was willing to do whatever she had to. She didn't feel like she had a choice. Even though she had the run of the place, she had lost her freedom.


Q2.) What was it like to play Aurora? It looks like you enjoyed the role, despite of the things she had to do to remain alive?

MARJEAN: It was actually really fun. I always say, being good is great, but being bad is even better! (as far as acting roles go!) When you are one of the bad guys, you can pretty much get away with anything! You don't have to succumb to a certain template, you have the freedom to create whatever you desire.


Q3.) Was it difficult to film the water fight with Peta Wilson?

MARJEAN: It was in fact quite tiring. The water...thank GOD, was like bath water...however, made me just want to chill out! And not being a water baby per se...Having to struggle and make it believable take after take was a bit of a challenge. Especially trying to keep the water out of my nose!

Thank you Marjean and all the best for the future,
Leah., Australia

Thank you Leah! All the best to you as well!
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Q4.) How was your audition for LFN? Any special skill was required for the part?

MARJEAN: My audition was fairly simple. I went in to the casting director and producer I believe, and read the part. They knew that I had a martial arts background, and that was pretty much it, as far as I remember. They had originally hired someone else for the role and they fell through, so they called in a few girls they knew would be able to handle the physical part of it.


Q5.) What is your next project?

MARJEAN: I just wrapped filming on a Bruce Willis movie called HOSTAGE. I play a police officer on his squad. I have also purchased the rights to a Trilogy of sci fi/fantasy novels that I am adapting for television. We are in the process of manifesting a deal at the moment!

Claudia Conde Buenos Aires, Argentina

Thank you for your questions Claudia!
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Q6.) I'm a big fan of Beastmaster how well did you get along with Daniel Goddard and Jackson Raine?

MARJEAN: got along great with both of the boys! I miss working with them! They are really cool guys, we had alot of fun together.


Is it true that you replaced the blonde from WWF who was suppose to have did the La Femme Nikita episode?

MARJEAN: believe it was actually Chynna that I replaced.That was what I was told.


Q8.) Is it difficult for you to get dates being a very tall and long leggy woman? I love your height wish I had some of it myself.

MARJEAN: (smiling) It isn't actually being tall and leggy that hinders me from getting dates! There are guys that absolutely love it...and the other ones? Well, that's on them!

Thank you Marjean
Vickie Luke, Charleston West Virginia

Thank you Vicki! May all your wildest dreams come true!
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Q9.) With your physical ability and beauty, do you work out everyday and if so, what type of exercises or workouts do you apply to yourself ?

MARJEAN: I used to work out every single day...and then got extremely bored with it! I took quite a bit of time off, and now I prefer to do Yoga and Pilates. They I actually enjoy! I also hike, and am planning on getting into horseback riding again...it is a great workout, and fun!


Q10.) On the episode of La Femme Nikita, did you find the cast and crew easy to work with?

MARJEAN: The cast and crew were absolutely amazing. I have been so blessed with good crews. It has made my career an absolute pleasure.


Q11.) Is there any one thing that remains in your mind about the episode you did on La Femme Nikita?

MARJEAN: Being in the water allllllllllll day long! I was a prune!

Thank you for letting us talk with you about your career.
Sandy, Kansas

Thank you for letting me talk. I appreciate you wanting to know!
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Q12.) What are your interests outside the field of acting?

MARJEAN: My other interests are Writing, Producing and having lots of fun!


Q13.)Did you see any dailies of your work on "Hand to Hand"? If so, were any changes made subsequently?

MARJEAN: No, I didn't see dailies, and as a practice, I pretty much avoid them on everything I do.


Q14.) Did you have much input into your character's development? If so, how did it differ from that of the writers/producers/director?

MARJEAN: I pretty much got to do my own thing. There was alot of freedom there.

Ms. Holden, thank you very much for consenting to this interview for Cyn By The Sea.
Joyce Wolf, California

You are most welcome Joyce! It is my pleasure.
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Q15.) What was it like working with Peta Wilson?

MARJEAN: Peta is an amazing actress, and an even more amazing person. She made me feel right at home!

Chrissy Langeveld, Netherlands

Thank you for your question Chrissy!
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Q16.) Had you been watching the series La Femme Nikita before you were chosen to play Aurora in "Hand to Hand"?

MARJEAN: I had only seen a few episodes, but they did give me a bunch of tapes so I could get in touch with the vibe of the show before I actually worked.


Q17.) That episode was quite 'dark'. Did you find your role emotionally and/or physically draining?

MARJEAN: It was quite draining physically. Not so much emotionally. And yes, it was a very dark episode. It is always a challenge to keep you energy up when an episode is like that, it requires a bit more awareness, not to fall into a space of melancholy.

Thank you so much for taking the time for this interview, Ms Holden. "Hand to Hand" was one of my favorite episodes.
Thank you, Michelle - Brisbane, Australia

You are welcome Mich! I love Brisy! Spent 3 years on the GC!
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Q18.) Did you have to do any special training for the water fighting specifically? Were there any complications?

MARJEAN: Hi Kris, no there was no special training required for the water fight. Just lots of courage to do it! There were no complications...Thank God!

Thanks. Kris Smith- Australia
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Q19.) How do you pronounce your name and what language/orgin is it from?

MARJEAN: My name is a combination of my first and middle names. Let's see...how to convey the way it sounds over the internet...Mar...quite simple...except for you Aussies...my crew often times just called me Mahji! And the last part...Jean...just like the kind you wear!


Q20.) I enjoyed the show CRUSADE , the Babylon-5 spin-off you did. What was your reaction that when after such a short run of less than a season , it was cancelled?

MARJEAN: That was a major bummer for all of us! We were having such a great time, and were just starting to really get to know each other and get into some great storylines! However...we rerun all the time on various channels, so Crusade is still alive and well!


Q21.) I see on your site that you frequent conventions. What are your feelings about such gatherings and do you think it's such a strange mob?

MARJEAN: I do frequent conventions, and I absolutely love it! They are no stranger a mob than the people in my industry! I can tell you that! I love connecting with the fans. Sci fi/ fantasy fans are the most loyal fans around!

Warren Stewart, Perth is beautiful.
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Q22.) Where there any bloopers or outtakes in the scenes you performed or were involved with on La Femme Nikita?

MARJEAN: Not that I recall..


Q23.) What was the process of your time spent on the set of LFN on an average day?

MARJEAN: The days as I recall, were pretty long, maybe 10-12 hours. Early mornings!


Q24.) Can you tell us about some of the training you've dealt with for your roles dealing with stunts in movies such as "Blade" and "Speed 2"?

MARJEAN: I have been an athlete my entire life. I trained Martial arts for 10 years, and worked with some stunt people on high falls, fights, weapons etc. Speed 2 was just sort of a ready set GO! not something that you go out and practice...I had to fall off a boat into the ocean.


Q25.) When did you feel acting was going to be a part of your life? And what did you do to make it happen?

MARJEAN: I knew in the 4th grade that I wanted to be an actress. From then on, I was in every play that I could be in, Drama classes, modeling started at 15, then continued when I got to college. After college, I worked as a production assistant on a couple of movies, landed my first part on one of them..."Bill and Ted's Excellent Adventure", moved out here to Hollywood, and the rest, as they say, is history!


Q26.) Someone once taught you a valuable life lesson, share with us something from that please..

MARJEAN: Always follow your heart...your heart will never steer you wrong, but your mind will... Malidoma Patrice Some~Author and Spiritual Advisor

Cynthia Wilkerson, TX
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COMMENTS:
I just want to Thank you all for taking the time to sit down and write out your questions, and for being patient with me in getting them back to you! Things get busy in the blink of an eye for us out here! I am doing alot of intentional manifestation for the things I desire in my life, and they are happening very quickly, so I am having to implement expand my abilities to get things accomplished in a timely manner! Thank you for wanting to know about my life and career. I wish for all of you fullfillment in all that you do, peace, blessings and abundance in all areas of your lives!
In Love and Light
Marjean

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