Gina Bellman
Gina Bellman
Gina Bellmanis a New Zealand-born British actress best known to American audiences as grifter Sophie Devereaux on the 2008 TNT television series Leverage. For other audiences, she's probably best known as Jane Christie in BBC's hit comedy show Coupling...
NationalityNew Zealander
ProfessionMovie Actress
Date of Birth10 July 1966
CityAuckland, New Zealand
quite series stressful tv wrapped
I've now learned that the most stressful day of filming a TV series is the first day of a new episode. You haven't quite banked the one you just wrapped and are wondering, 'Did I do that right?' 'Could I have done that better?'
carpet dressing putting supporting
I don't like dressing up, and I don't like putting on make-up or doing the red carpet. The only red carpet events I go to are if I'm supporting a friend.
drive english five producers time trust work
In England, I've never had to drive myself to work. I don't think the English producers trust actors to get up at five A.M. and get to the set on time.
profession work
My mother always said I should have a back-up profession if the acting doesn't work out.
bullied england funny hard moved natural rid school studied worked
I've never worked in my natural accent, having studied so hard to get rid of it when I moved to England as a child where I was bullied at school for 'talking funny.'
clown directors focused ignore odd others setting shots
Some directors are really strong on action, manhandling you around the set; others are very focused on setting up the camera shots and practically ignore you. You have to get used to introverts, extroverts, directors who clown around for the crew, and the odd one who's monosyllabic.
dynamics liked
I have always liked family-type dramas; I just think the dynamics in families make for some really interesting characters.
favourite programme sit watch
My all-time favourite programme is 'Seinfeld;' I could just sit and watch that over and over again.
aware episodes relationship
One of the things you have to be acutely aware of when shooting episodes out of order is your character's relationship with the other characters.
consult costume record schedule shooting
When I get a new script, I write a record of how many costume and make-up changes I have. I cross-check them against the shooting schedule and then consult with the hair and make-up designers.
definitely homage julia
When I had the wonderful occasion to play a goofball, Jane, in 'Coupling,' it was definitely an homage to Julia Louis-Dreyfus, who I just think is a genius.