Interview: Alexandra Park, of The Royals, shows her most real side
Indomitable, untiring and rebellious partying, this is Princess Eleanor, from the series The Royals, but it's time to get to know Alexandra Park, the Australian actress who gives her life a little better.
The interpreter conducted a telephone conversation with Latin American media, in which Teleguía participated. This is an extract of what Park revealed.
The series, a production of the channel E! is centered around a fictitious British royal family: the Henstridge and features the stellar performance of Elizabeth Hurley and William Moseley.
- How is playing the role of Eleanor?
--Is incredible. Playing Princess Eleanor has been a dream come true for me. Since we recorded the pilot, some years ago, I always answer this question in the same way: if I could choose among the hundreds of thousands of characters that exist in the world, I would sincerely always choose Eleanor because she is a strong and feminine woman that at the same time he has defects, he makes many mistakes, he is vulnerable and although he always gets into trouble, he has a heart of gold. She does not take herself very seriously, because she is constantly trying to do the right thing and learn more. He is not afraid to say what he feels and I think it is a role that any actress would like to give life to and I love to interpret it.
- Would you like to be a princess in real life or be part of a monarchy?
--No, I would not like it (laughs). I am very happy to play a fictional princess but I like to be able to go home and take off makeup and costumes and be myself. Maybe it would be something very cool, but it can also be very limiting and I could not be an actress or have the freedom to live my life in my own way. A princess usually has life already pre-designed for her and I like to be able to decipher things as they happen, experience different things and learn about what really interests me. I think it also involves a lot of responsibility and I like to leave all that behind once I leave the set.
- If I could talk to Princess Eleanor, what advice would you give her?
--I dont know. I think my advice would only be to trust people more. It seems to me that Eleanor has trouble trusting and rarely lets people see who she really is. But I think that aspect has improved and she has got rid of the pressure that is overwhelming her. So my advice would be that you do not stress so much and let yourself be more helpful and open your hearts to good people.
What is it that most thrills you to play Eleanor?
The most exciting thing is that we never know what will happen. Every time I read the script, I have no idea what will happen or who will know or react. She is very mysterious and unpredictable. It must face many changes and adventures, so it's never boring and I've learned that from her.
Why do you think people are obsessed with British royalty?
I think it's great and I'm also obsessed with the royal family. It is probably because it is the perfect balance of madness drama, glamor, fame, power, danger and all these qualities that are a mystery to the rest of the people. But at the same time, they are also a true family, with relationships between them, with vulnerable people and problems that any family faces every day.
Have you been inspired in any way by someone of royalty to play their role?
--Not at all. The real family we play is completely fictional. There are some historical references within the plot, but my character created it from a combination of complex and wonderful women that I have met throughout my life, but there is no real reference to any monarchy anywhere.
How would you describe your personal style?
It's pretty relaxed. I am the type of girl who likes to walk in jeans and a shirt, quite opposed to Princess Eleanor. Not that I consider my masculine style, but I would describe it as casual. I like boots and jackets. I do not wear many dresses or miniskirts. I'm not as cool as Eleanor, unfortunately.