E!Online (January 31, 2000)
Star Boards – Charisma Carpenter
E!Online
January 31, 2000
She might be known as Angel‘s self-absorbed sidekick Cordelia, but there’s definitely more to Charisma Carpenter than meets the eye. Aerobics instructor, ballerina, skydiver, world traveler. From battling waves in a bikini to kicking monster butt, this girl has done it all.
The former San Diego Charger cheerleader was discovered, yes, while waitressing. It was “commercial city” for Charisma for a while, until she landed a guest spot on Baywatch, which led to her recurring role as Ashley in Malibu Shores. Then she snagged an audition for a role on some vampire show, and the rest is Buffy history.
But you wanted the whole vampire lowdown. What’s David Boreanaz’s unofficial middle name? What happened to her soul mate Doyle? Charisma tells all, even revealing the ugliest part of her body–as if that’s possible!
From jmpstart: I know you were born in Rosarito, Mexico. What languages do you speak, and what nationality are you?
Broken Spanish. I’m a mixed breed and hope to live longer because of it.
From db_diva_: What’s it like working with David Boreanaz? Has he pulled any pranks on you on the set?
It’s nothing but giggles working with David. His middle name is “Prankster.”
From davito: What is your favorite Angel episode?
Of episodes aired so far: “Room with a View,” because of Beth Grant; “Hero,” because it was Glenn’s last episode; and “Parting Gifts,” because I got my first vision–and did my funniest work having it. I had a lot of fun filming that scene.
From willow_02: Are you upset that Glenn Quinn’s character, Doyle, has been written off the show just when a romance was starting between him and Cordy? Do they plan to bring him back?
I miss Glenn as a person and miss working with someone as talented as he is. I don’t know if the producers ever plan to bring him back. That’s a Joss [Whedon] or David G. [Greenwalt]
question.
From mollyjones: Did it ever feel weird to realize you’re playing a high school student, yet you graduated 10 years ago in real life?
Ten years, huh? Interesting.
From concreteblonde: Do you foresee yourself acting for the rest of your life, or is there something else you are interested in?
I’d like to act for as long as possible. A lot of things interest me, like photography and writing.
From hotnessdan: What motivated you to take the part of Cordelia?
They were hiring.
From justalilcrazy2: Do you have much contact with the Buffy cast since you switched to Angel?
Some. I would like more time during the day to maintain a lot of personal friendships.
From soulsaver: Even though Cordelia still has her bite, do you think she has become more compassionate toward the people she and Angel are trying to help?
Yes. As a fan, I hope that’s good with you.
From misha5: Will Cordelia get a new love interest?
Sorry again. Future storylines are answers I’m unable to provide. I’m in the dark, too.
From hacker2093: I read somewhere that you said your agent would kick your butt if you didn’t find a movie to do during your hiatus. Have you found anything yet?
Possibly. Nothing in writing, though.
From bulldog99: What type of role–for film or television–are you interested in doing next?
All types of roles. Just something I feel connected to.
From cribo7: Are you ticklish, and where?
No, no. Stick to the topic, friend: Angel.
From instinct7: What was it like working on Baywatch and having to spend practically the entire time in a bikini?
Baywatch was a week in my career of five years. It’s had no real side effects thus far.
From smah100: What part of your body are you most embarrassed about, and why? I heard it was your feet.
It’s true. My feet are embarrassing from 17 years of ballet. However, I’ve grown to embrace their “uniqueness.”
