Kay Panabaker: Star of Fame

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Kay Panabaker gives a fresh voice to the remake of the musical “Fame.” We got to hear how she was able to bring her own specialty to the updated film. Of course, we couldn’t leave out a few fashion tricks from the young, intelligent actress, so find out what some her biggest style secrets are. Hosted by Michelle Marie.
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Welcome to Younghollywood. com.
You look gorgeous tonight.
Thank you very much. I went for something a little more form-fitting, so we'll see how it goes. This is BCBG. I just got it like the other day and I was like, you know what, it's a little sexier, a little more mature. My shoes are Steve Madden. Um, they're always quite comfortable. I'm still having difficulties learning to walk in heels. And then the purse is Betsey Johnson, cute as always.
Oh, so what kind of things do you have coming up right now with with work?
Um, I just finished Three Make a Fame. It's amazing. And people are calling ours a remake, but it's not. It's new characters, new storylines, new music. It may have the feel of the original, it's very gritty, very dark, but it's definitely more for the modern. But every everybody will enjoy this. Like I can't imagine one person that's going to they may not like the film, but they'll like the concept.
What kind of dancing do you do? I mean, what is your specialty?
Well, here's the thing is every person has their own talent, so not all of us break out into song and like the choreographed dance. Some of us sing, some of us act, some of us dance, some are musicians. I was a actress and somewhat of a singer. I'm not a singer by any means. I but I did it for the film. And it's it's a it's such an exhilarating ride while watching it.
Who do you play in the movie?
I play Jenny. Um and she's the ingenue. She's kind of like figuring out her life and she makes mistakes but she learns from them and moves on.
So what's like a must-have in your closet?
I love summer tops. Yeah. Just it's fun and anything strapless or with like a spaghetti strap, it's fun and loose, free. I love it.
So how long does it take for you to get ready on a daily basis?
Uh, daily basis about five minutes. The biggest the biggest problem is choosing out what to wear. Well, because I never wear I don't wear makeup when I'm out in public. And even if I do, I wear maybe some eyeliner, mascara, cover-up, lip gloss, good to go. Right. Um the bigger the bigger decision is always what to wear, but it's usually like jeans, shorts, capris, and like some summer top, fun top. Right.
What are the things that you do and that you follow in your life to keep your lifestyle great and and positive?
Uh, well, I actually education was always a huge priority for me and my family, so I actually graduated from UCLA at 17. Right. Um, so that's education has always been important. So I make that a priority in every interview, everything I talk about, it's always education. I can't stress it enough. And and people love their education. Like it's sure it may be a chore when you're doing it, but I actually miss learning. I don't miss the test or the papers, but I miss going to school and learning so many interesting facts that you can then carry on a conversation with absolutely anybody.
Hey, it's K Hannah Baker. Thanks so much for tuning in. Stay in school. Stay positive.
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PEOPLE MENTIONED
- Kay Panabaker
Main subject of the interview, actress in 'Fame'
- Michelle Marie
Host of the interview
- Jenny
Character Kay Panabaker plays in the movie 'Fame'




