Polina Sikorska shared this modeling photo with us. It reminds us here in the office that we really need to work out more.
This week’s TDQ Q&A is with actress and model Polina Sikorsky. The Ukrainian-born entertainer spoke to us about where in the world she
hasn’t been to yet, her experience living her dreams and breaks down the difference between soap opera filming and movie filming. Here is this week’s
TDQ Q&A with Polina Sikorsky.
The Daily Quarterly: What made you want to be in show business?
Polina Sikorsky: I consider myself as an artist. For me, art is my life. Whenever people ask me what is your plan “B” or, “If not modeling and acting, what do you want to do?” I have no answer for that. I don’t have a plan “B.” I think if you really know who you are and you are so passionate about something, then you have to pursue that thing. Acting makes me feel the most alive, so why choose something different? You do art because you have no choice but do it. You either have a need in that, or you don’t. It’s like breathing for me. I have a NEED in art!
TDQ: Who was your favorite actress growing up?
PS: Since a very young age my favorite actress was Marilyn Monroe. I grew up watching all her movies. Not only was she extremely beautiful, but I honestly think she was very talented. Plus, c’mon, name someone who still appears in almost every single magazine after more than 50 years since her death. Doesn’t that prove that she was extraordinary?
For a model and actress Polina Sikorska is very down to earth.
TDQ: What was your favorite movie growing up?
PS: I always liked old movies. Especially old comedies. My favorite movie growing up was “Some Like it Hot.” God, I probably watched that movie one million times. Even now, if I see in on TV, I just can’t walk away.
TDQ: Who are your influences?
PS: I admire smart people. I love deep, meaningful conversations. Open minded people with different points of view influence me the most. I’m obsessed with Wayne Dyer and all his teachings. Also Oprah Winfrey, Deepak Chopra, Esther and Jerry Hicks made a huge impact in my life.
TDQ: What was the best advice you ever received?
PS: The best advice I’ve ever received was from my mom. Once she told me: “Dream as big as you can and then work as hard as you can to make your dream come true.” Since I was a little baby I dreamt, I dreamt that one day I’d move to Los Angeles and would become an actress. I worked hard to be where I am right now, but somehow I was able to manifest almost everything from my dreams. Dream, people!!! Dream a lot!!!
TDQ: What was the worst advice you ever received?
PS: The worst advice I’ve ever received was right before I moved to Los Angeles. One woman told me: “The less you expect, the more you’re going to get.” I completely disagree with this statement!!! How can you ever get anything if you don’t expect it to happen? I really like a quote by Zig Ziglar: “You were born to win, but to be a winner you must plan to win, prepare to win, and expect to win.”
So I do expect to win!
We aren’t 100% sure what story Polina Sikorska is telling in this image but we think it is “modern girls need to clean their room!”
TDQ: You’re from Ukraine, and you’ve had the good fortune to travel all over the globe. Where is one place you have not yet been to that you’d love to go?
PS: I’ve never been in Brazil. I think it’s one of the most picturesque countries in the world. The thought about Carnival excites me. I hope one day I’ll get a chance to go there and experience it on my own.
TDQ: You’ve appeared in both feature films and soap operas. What is the biggest difference working on the two types of jobs?
PS: Well I’m not an expert, but the main differences I noticed are that the soaps are shot on video at a TV frame rate. Movies used to be shot on film, but even the ones that are shot digitally today tend to be done at the old film frame rate of 24 frames per second. They are also digitally graded to have a certain look, but soaps retain the same basic lighting conditions they were shot in. But I’d say frame rate is the big one. Also, in soap operas, sets are usually a view into the room from the side, with very few major camera position changes, inserts etc. Whereas in a movies, there’s enormous variety of sets and camera positions.
TDQ: You also model… Which do you like better: acting or modeling?
PS: If I had to pick I would say acting. Acting can give you everything you want. Acting has always been my ultimate dream. Unfortunately, the modeling industry doesn’t really support aging, so obviously you can’t be a model forever, but you can work as an actress until the last day of your life… In acting you don’t get older, you just get better!
TDQ: What project are you working on now?
PS: Since I have a degree in theatrical directing, I will be part of the directing team on an upcoming very interesting project. But I can’t really share this information right now… Stay tuned and you’ll hear about it very soon.
TDQ: Where do you see yourself in six years?
PS: In six years I see myself living and working in Los Angeles as an actress and director. By that time, I’ll already have an Oscar for outstanding performance in a leading role. I’ll be happily married and I’ll have a small baby-boy:)
And.. I’m open for anything else. All I know is that “that” or something even BETTER going to happen with me :)
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