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Jenna Ushkowitz: Tina from "Glee"

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We catch up with Jenna Ushkowtiz of Fox's Glee at the Jacob & Co. Emmy preview suite. We hear about the upcoming season, what to expect with Tina and Artie's relationship, and find out how she prepares for the Emmys. Hosted by Michelle Marie.

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Young Hollywood

Welcome to Younghollywood. com. Hey everyone, it's Michele Marie with Young Hollywood. We are here rooftop at the Sunset Towers Hotel with Jenna Ushkowitz, from Glee as you all know. We're here at the Jacob & Co. Emmy preview, and you just stumbled upon some awesome jewelry. Pretty incredible, huh? Look at that.

Jenna Ushkowitz

Yes. I know. I was just saying to her, I am worth about $60,000 right now.

Young Hollywood

I don't even want to know what I'm worth right now. This is so much fun. I mean, Emmy time is always a great time of year. And this is, is this your first Emmy's? Or did you guys go last year?

Jenna Ushkowitz

First Emmy's, yes. Yes, we were just like, you know, premiering right around the time of the Emmy's last year.

Young Hollywood

So, this is a really, really big deal for you guys.

Jenna Ushkowitz

Um, I'm so excited. You know, we're just going to go in and have fun. The nods were just incredible and so we're just there to celebrate.

Young Hollywood

You know what's pretty funny? Because the first time that I interviewed you was like at the, the preview right, right when you guys just premiered the show. Tina is just like the complete opposite from Jenna, I think. She is like god-thing punk rocker with her blue nails. You guys had no idea at that time how big this was going to get. And like, look at it now. How do you feel about the way your life has changed in such a really short amount of time?

Jenna Ushkowitz

Um, it's been really incredible. It's just uh, we get to do all these opportunities that we never would have been able to do without Glee. And uh, just like, we get to do a TV show where you sing and dance. So, it's like a dream come true. And everything has been so, so wonderful for us.

Young Hollywood

It's beautiful up here. You're spending a whole week getting ready for the big, big Emmy. So, how are, how are you preparing? What do you, what do you do as far as preparing for a big show? Do you have essentials that you have to go to?

Jenna Ushkowitz

Um, I definitely go to Bliss Spa and get myself a massage and, you know, work that out. But, besides that, we're working up until Friday. So, yeah, then we'll do, you know, a couple of Emmy parties and uh, enjoy the day.

Young Hollywood

So, day of Emmy's, what's the first thing you're going to do when you wake up?

Jenna Ushkowitz

Probably say, "It's Emmy Day!"

Young Hollywood

So, you guys are shooting right now. And what can we expect with the upcoming season with your character?

Jenna Ushkowitz

Um, you will see some Tina Arty drama, more. Maybe some Tina and Mike Chang. Um, there's a love triangle. Yeah, I'm really excited. I have two boys fighting over me. Who doesn't love that? Um, yeah, it's going to be really great. It's a lot more storylines, a lot more background. So, it's a little bit more intimate season two.

Young Hollywood

Now, I saw, I took to Twitter like I always do. And I saw that Britney Spears is going to be guest starring, starring on the show. That's totally insane. How do you feel about that?

Jenna Ushkowitz

Um, she was my idol. So, I'm really excited. Yeah, and we, we got to meet her and she's so lovely and just professional and wonderful and so sweet. So, um, we're just so happy for her to be a part of the show and get her music and, you know, it's really great.

Young Hollywood

Now, when you first started Glee, you know, you went on the show and you guys had to meet all new people. The cast members are so great and it seems like you guys are really, really a big family. So, how was the chemistry and what do you think it is about each person that you love?

Jenna Ushkowitz

Um, you know, I think that we didn't have to work at the chemistry is what made the show so special, is that we are a family. It just organically happened. And everybody um, is just so different and we learn from each other every day. And um, we push each other and we laugh and we hang out outside of work. So, I think that's what's, you know, so great about the show is that it's kind of organic for us.

Young Hollywood

When you're on set, you guys are on the set for a long, long time. So, you have to keep yourself busy. So, who's the prankster on the set? Cause I'm sure you guys do pull pranks on each other. I heard about that.

Jenna Ushkowitz

Probably Amber's a prankster. She loves to have some fun. When she gets bored, she doesn't, she doesn't let herself get bored. And Cory is a goofball set. He'll just like bad dance and we'll all kind of just run around the room. Diana loves to dance. We have a great time.

Young Hollywood

Awesome. Well, we'll have to visit it soon.

Jenna Ushkowitz

Absolutely. Thank you so much and have a good time at Emmy's.

Young Hollywood

Thank you.

Jenna Ushkowitz

Hey guys, it's Jenna Ushkowitz from Glee. And I am at the Jacob & Co. Emmy viewing suite and having a great time here. Beautiful day.

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PEOPLE MENTIONED

  • Jenna Ushkowitz

    Interviewed guest, actress on Glee

  • Michele Marie

    Host of the interview for Young Hollywood

  • Tina

    Jenna Ushkowitz's character on Glee

  • Artie

    Character on Glee, involved in Tina's storyline

  • Mike Chang

    Character on Glee, involved in Tina's storyline

  • Britney Spears

    Guest-starring on Glee, Jenna's idol

  • Amber

    Glee cast member, identified as a prankster

  • Cory

    Glee cast member, described as a goofball

  • Diana

    Glee cast member, likes to dance

FAQ

What is Jenna Ushkowitz's character name on Glee?+
Jenna Ushkowitz plays the character Tina Cohen-Chang on the show Glee.
Where was the interview with Jenna Ushkowitz conducted?+
The interview with Jenna Ushkowitz was conducted rooftop at the Sunset Towers Hotel, at the Jacob & Co. Emmy preview.
Who hosts the interview with Jenna Ushkowitz?+
The interview is hosted by Michele Marie for Young Hollywood.
What can viewers expect from Tina's storyline in the upcoming Glee season?+
Viewers can expect drama involving Tina and Artie, and potentially a love triangle with Tina and Mike Chang, providing more intimate storylines and background in season two.
How does Jenna Ushkowitz prepare for the Emmys?+
Jenna Ushkowitz prepares for the Emmys by going to Bliss Spa for a massage and attending Emmy parties leading up to the event.

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