Kate Voegele is quickly becoming one of music history's biggest stars. Signed by MySpace opened a lot of doors to this Ohio native as she also appeared on One Tree Hill!
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Interested in acting by the time he went to high school, later went to American Academy of Dramatic Arts and now is known for his role of Charles on ABC Family's Lincoln Heights.
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Lindzi Scharf - July 6, 2006 At twenty-three-years-old, Lindzi Scharf is a published freelance writer and successful on-camera reporter. She quickly established herself as the online hot spot for teen entertainment and has been featured in several magazines and TV shows. Over the last ten years, Scharf's interviewed everyone from Anthony Hopkins and Samuel L. Jackson to Chad Michael Murray and Britney Spears. She currently works as a writer/reporter for InStyle and Teen People magazines as well as an on-camera reporter for Hollywood.com TV. Juan Guerra: How did you get started in this business? Lindzi Scharf: I always I knew I wanted to work in the entertainment industry. I just didn't know what aspect of it. I was obsessed with musicals and performing growing up. My original aspirations started there. But there weren't many opportunities where I was from and I desperately wanted to connect with "Hollywood." So I started a web site called "Lindzi's Page of Insanity." I began contacting celebrity publicists trying to set up interviews. It wasn't easy in the beginning. Most people said no, but the trick was to catch onto "celebs" before they became "famous." Britney Spears was one of my first major interviews and it kept getting bigger from there. Juan Guerra: What's the last and first interview you have done? Lindzi Scharf: I was on a ton of different assignments all weekend. So it's hard to say who my last interview actually was... I think technically it was Tyrese at the Fast & Furious: Tokyo Drift premiere. Although, I covered the MTV Movie Awards the night before. My last interview of that evening was Katherine Heigel. Though I also chatted briefly with Owen Wilson, etc.
Juan Guerra: Has your work opened any new oportunities? Lindzi Scharf: Opportunities rarely fall into anyone's lap so I wouldn't say it's opened any new opportunities. However, I was recently cast as a VJ for AMP'DMobile's new entertainment series so that's exciting. Juan Guerra: Is this a career you think you'll be doing for the rest of your life? Lindzi Scharf: I plan to continue working in the entertainment industry without question.Though, I hope to branch out. I love what I do. I love doing interviews for both print and on-camera. However, I still have the performance bug and would love to do more acting opportunities. I also want to write a beautifully crafted film script one of these days...but that'll probably be far into the future. Juan Guerra: If you weren't doing this, what would you see yourself doing? Lindzi Scharf: There really isn't anything I'd see myself doing. I'm doing it. I'm living my dream. It can be hard work sometimes and long hours, but I barely feel like you can call it "work" because I'm passionate about mostly everything I cover.
Lindzi Scharf: I used to say "unsung heros." And they still are... but I've recently decided my dad is my own unsung hero. He's such a hard worker. And so selfless, giving, and honest. I truly admire him. We've become closer since I moved out here. He's my cheerleader. Juan Guerra: I heard you got to be in a small role of Fast and Furios: Tokyo. Howwas the experience like, and did you get to meet any of the actors? Lindzi Scharf: It was a *tiny* role, but it was enough to make me SAG eligible, which isa huge deal for actors in LA. It was great experience. I met one of my, now, best friends in LA on-set. We were cheerleaders together. I didn't meet too many of the leads on-set, but I've since met them. I covered the film's premiere yesterday and interviewed the lead Lucas Black. Though, I didn't admit I was a cheerleader... But I did remind Justin Lin (the director). When I introduced myself at the junket, I teased, "You probablydon't recognize me without the cheerleading costume." He joked, "So you'rea reporter by day and cheerleader by night, huh?" It was a funny moment. Juan Guerra: How do you prepare when you go to work? Lindzi Scharf: I do basic research and think of basic questions beforehand. However, I find its best to not over plan. You'll do far better if you focus on being in the moment. It's all about connecting with your subject. The trick is to really listen to them. I find all people genuinely interesting so the trick truly is to really listen and base your questions on where the interview is headed. Juan Guerra: If you were given a chance to create a reality tv show or tv show, what would you name it and what would it be about? Lindzi Scharf: HA... Ummm. I guess I'd call it "A Day in the Life," and it would followthe insanity of my job. Sometimes I have to pinch myself at the drama I'msurrounded by. It's not usually my own drama. It's everyone elses and I'mstuck in the middle... This industry is fantasy based so it's only naturalthat sometimes people in the industry get a little too caught up in the fantasy of it. Juan Guerra: Any advice on upcoming reporters/journalists? Lindzi Scharf: My best advice is to get out there and do it. School will only teach so much. On top of that, don't gossip. Unless that's the end of this businessyou're hoping to work in. I, personally, have no interest. I keep everything to myself because I'm surrounded by so many people who won't hesitate to repeat what I have to say. That said, be careful of what yousay. Create strong, trusting relationships and you'll have more people onyour side. Thank you Lindzi for this great interview. You can all check her website at Lindzi.com!
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