don't you find that this is all M. Dupuis is saying? Madeline was almost a girlfriend to Nikita, and a bit warmer in the end, what did you like most? What have you been doing since La Femme Nikita ended? Peta Wilson to announce retirement at age 52. Consider for a moment: you have an audition at the National Theatre School in Montreal. What did the playing the role of Madeline teach you personally? I thought the fourth-season end was it. It was very interesting working with Michael Ironside, and I really loved working with Marshall Bell and Frederick Forrest. Working side by side with handsome men as Eugene Robert Glazer and Roy Dupuis would have been difficult for me concentrating, was it for you? i haven't heard anything and i doubt very much it will ever happen. But Wilson said she's not sure if Nikita would work today. Hello Ladies, It was my intention to first post interviews that had not been posted on RoyDupuis-online.com and only resort to re-posting those interviews after I had exhausted all other material. "But I hope they keep a lot of what he did" when the show is edited. ********************************************************** Roy must have really liked this interviewer or have been in a really good mood that day because this is an extremely lengthy interview. He's so talented actor,why there are no informations about his family? Born Roy Michael Joseph Dupuis on 21st April, 1963 in New Liskeard, Ontario, Canada, he is famous for his role of Michael Samuelle, a counterterrorism operative in the TV series La Femme Nikita from 1997 to 2001 in a career that spans 1985 - present. The pot of gold is not at the end of the rainbow, it's the rainbow itself, in these kind of careers - it's the journey before you get there. They said, 'OK, it'll cost 740 bucks.'" CynbytheSea Interview The show's been great, actually, because the age I'm at, I'm really kind of coming into my own as a person, and I'm learning a lot about myself, having to work this hard and be constantly responsible, constantly in the moment. I love Roy. *********************************************************************** ALBERTA: "I'd rather people go, 'Oh, please! The actress tries to do all the fight scenes herself. Interview with Alberta Watson CynbytheSea Interview with Alberta Watson (Madeline) Cathy Atkinson, I would like to thank you for your contact and help reaching Alberta Watson for our group CynbytheSea, I truly appreciate all your doing for us, my deepest appreciation! There is entertaining and then there is art, and then there is both. Presumed dead by both Section and Center, Michael indeed finished up in a bind as Nikita stalked off through a yellow-luminous glade. 62 following. Wilson agrees, in fact, that this parallels the character created by Anne Parillaud in Besson's 1990 film, too. It was horrible.'" Co-star Roy Dupuis has also previously explained, "It would be terrible to do something and have it not be good,". Q3.) During the course of a long day, non-verbal communication assumes an important role. A day with Roy Dupuis is like a chess match: there are rules to be observed, restricted areas, but finally it is a rewarding, challenging, satisfying experience in which the process is paramount. ALBERTA: Continue with Recommended Cookies. ALBERTA: No, once I was finished with the show so was she. Q39.) "I didn't know anything about continuity, shooting out of sequence and stuff - I had had limited film and television experience. They never gave us a back story, but we pretended.. I'm 19 and I watched "La Femme Nikita" since I began watching with my sister who is much older than me Just loved seeing them together, and would love to see them together in real life or fiction! More than 100 pairs of sunglasses were shipped to USA Network. They wouldn't let me buy any of my clothes" he'd worn on the show as the Armani-horse Operations, controller of Section One and the fates of many of its agents. But weeks after the cast and production-crew members had dispersed, their phones started ringing. ", Nevertheless, Wilson's work so far is largely rolling around in those squares. He is popular for being a TV Actor. Q35.) Suddenly, you can't go out on audition calls for new roles. When it came to Michael, Madeline was usually lenient and giving, it became apparent to viewers that they have a unique history together. "We dress very well in Section," he'd once quipped to a reporter on the set with him during a shoot. What has been the most difficult character, you have had to play? Such was television in 1997. Roy Dupuis was born on the 21st of April, 1963. He portrayed Maurice Richard on television and in film and Romo Dallaire . Q24.) Does Joel love his daughter as his son? While living in a crime-ridden neighborhood, young, beautiful Nikita Samuelle is wrongly accused of murdering a police officer who had been harassing and blackmailing her. The Meg 2. Q43.) It was very hard but every single person to do with Nikita helped me in one way or another. Section One is calling. It was time for it to end at least for me and no, I didn't cry. If you could describe each of your La Femme Nikita co-stars in one word, what would it be for them? ", She laughs that she looks at her face now and finds lines that developed in the past year, "and I say oh well, that's evolution. Well you just answered your own question..lol. Peta Wilson belongs to an Australian family. May you have a successful career, and know that we are with you in spirit, During the ride to La Maison du lac Sacacomie (approximately two hours north of Montreal), truththe search for it, ways to protect itemerges as a crucial theme for Dupuis. If you would like to change your settings or withdraw consent at any time, the link to do so is in our privacy policy accessible from our home page.. According to the network, more than 25,000 letters and e-mail messages from some 40 countries descended on USA Network's offices after the fourth season of "La Femme Nikita" concluded. ALBERTA: After that, she worked in many more TV shows like Strangers, Highlander, Vanishing Point, Other people, Jonny Zero, Malibu Shark Attack, and more. If I go off to Germany for a job He pleasantly volunteered to drive the dog sled for a credible action shot: Maybe Im positive because Im curious and its constant learning. Peta Wilson thought she'd left the Toronto set of "La Femme Nikita" in May for the last time, closing a chapter in her career and going on to new projects. If you can find some way to keep yourself young inside, that will always sort of sparkle through the eyes, you know? Roy Dupuis's age is 59. Add to that the agents' commissions that are deducted from actors' pay. But that's just what Glazer ended up saying for a few months this fall as the new addendum season was being shot in Toronto. how come? Spanking The Monkey..Wild Dogs When I'm not green, I won't be doing this anymore - I'll be farming peanuts on a peanut farm or something. I felt that Madeline and Michael were mirror images of one anotherin their ability to control their feelings and not showing their emotions to the 9th degree, did you think so also? "I mean, that's what it was. Michael misses Nikita so much after saying goodbye, he makes a surprise visit - follow up to The Promise She laments that Thelma and Louise got made without her. In your opinion, do you think Madeline in early years before Section, was ever a warm and loving person? She evolved into something else.". Peta Wilson is a 52 year old Australian Actress. Wilson and Dupuis make a very handsome couple. Brenda Allison / Missouri / USA ALBERTA: That's all there. She also worked with a stunt man, Tireon Mortell, to learn guns and tae kwon do. Starring Peta Wilson, Roy Dupuis, Alberta Watson. This time he took on an episode. Wilson says she hopes the watches may be out later this month at Barneys and other retailers. An option on most of the cast members' contracts, Glazer says, wasn't picked up on August 15. Was there anything about your character Davenport that you didn't like? 2023 MediaMass All rights reserved. His is not a grandiose need for adventure, but an honest attempt to savour the privileged moments of life. ALBERTA: Nope Alberta, have you ever been to Australia, if so, where did you go, if not, will you be coming? I avoid the the countries where Nikita is aired. Ironically, a contrived scenario ensured the desired authenticity. We will tell you that there are some scissors and blond hair brought together very early on in the first of the new eight episodes. It gets boring. This, for him and probably for most of the cast, is a kind of career gallows humor. Maybe if I was younger it would have been a challenge but the hard part on Nikita was keeping a straight face whenever Gene and I had a scene. ****************************************************************************** We're at the end of the season, so I'm tired. Manage Settings Roy Dupuis As Michael And Peta Wilson As Nikita In La Femme Nikita (1997), See It's good working with a director who's an actor.". Most of these episodes were filmed in and around Toronto, Ontario. There is Roys obvious ease with the Grand Duc (the Great Horned Owl) and his innate ability to falcon the bird, both illustrative of his keenly instinctual side. Q6.) I don't sit there and go, 'I'm a role model,' I think everyone in life should be some kind of role model, they should be good people. Roy Dupuis says I Have No Fear Of Aging by Christianne Chaille Photos by Martin Laprise Back in Quebec after four years. The reason I had not found it when I checked was that they have it posted under the incorrect date. He is hard pressed to name a single director he is determined to work with or his top three movies and does not seem to preoccupy himself with favourites. That show can not supersede Nikita as I think. Login Q38.) "It was so . Mine is a little different, in that some of my translations are slightly different, I have provided all the photos in larger sizes, and I have included the interview with his adorable co-star in, This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. That places the "Nikita"-rati on a par with the relatively upscale audiences traditionally drawn to the Arts&Entertainment network and Discovery. I dont need to live somewhere else to work somewhere else. He elaborates, When we started this American series, of course I saw the other game. Rock House Is a Caribbean Capri in Turks and Caicos, New Toronto Hot Spots for Delicious Asian Cuisine, Inside Rosewood Vienna, Mozarts Former Home. Q41.) I'm going to get old one day, everyone does. Q33.) I had no idea you were ill during the show..I want to commend you on such strength and desire at such a time, such excellent work. "We were told there might be a couple of movies-of-the-week from the show. Gene Glazer, Don Francks, Roy Dupuis, But her real passion is old cars: she owns a 1958 Chevrolet Impala convertible, a '57 T-Bird and '38 Dodge. What was it like working with Angelina Jolie and A certain finality is ringing in every slam-down and placement of a utensil with which she punctuates her conversation. One good thing to come out of this return engagement, however, Glazer says, was the chance to work with cast-mate DuPuis as a director. I proposed not to. 2023 NUVO Magazine Ltd. Privacy Policy. Peta completed her schooling at all-girls Catholic School in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia, but there is no other information about her academic life. ******************************************************************* dition finale, Journal quotidien, puis hebdomadaire, La Patrie a t durant cent ans l'un des journaux grande diffusion du Qubec.Montral,1879-1957 I didn't use anyone else's performance. ALBERTA: LAWRENCE: I loved My character! Though guests were normally invited into the studio and interviewed live, Roy's interview was pre-recorded from the set of LFN in Toronto. Peta Wilsons birthplace is Sydney, but she spent many years in Papua New Guinea for her fathers work. Many will be glued to their Sunday night televisions, as that bell-like show-opening music signals that "La Femme Nikita" is once again on the prowl, anxiety-ridden pauses and ruthless self interests all wrapped up in torso-hugging black operative-wear. "Everybody was behind him 100 percent. ALBERTA: No, I believe she was born that way. What are your special interests and hobbies when you are not filming? Eugene Robert Glazer, "La Femme Nikita", Eugene Robert Glazer, "La Femme Nikita". Peta is very attached to her son Marlow. ALBERTA: I believe there were slight suggestions made that referred to them having had a romantic liaison. ", "So the new episodes just answer a lot of questions.". A collector of photojournalism, Wilson notes that old photos are an invaluable resource for an actress, "They give you a lot when you're looking for character, it teaches me a thousand stories." Other than a few TV Guide articles that are not really interviews, I have run out of interviews not previously posted on roydupuis-online.com. I tried looking at it in every way I could, but sorry, I could not soften the blow any. If so, what was it between them? Please! than I can't believe you did that. With her distinctive voice, ultra-intense eyes and statuesque frame, Peta Wilson probably could have carried her breakout television show, "La Femme Nikita," on looks alone. And 27 percent of "Nikita" households are led by college graduates, considered another big plus on Madison Avenue. Be it in the form of a Nikita reunion, a Nikita movie, or a Nikita reboot, if you had to start filming today, who would you cast in what role? But in terms of the real-life parallels, "I think every journey is interesting because she doesn't really want to be there. Boyfriend and filmmaker Damian Harris is off to his own family for a bit in England. Click here for our gallery's preview of the new season. Contact with OSU aircraft was lost before it went down, investigator says, Sharon calls peace talks a campaign ploy by Barak, Brazil, Italy, Mexico win World Cup openers, EU, UEFA reach deal on Champions League TV, World Cup ticketing controversy escalates, Asia takes World Cup center stage on Tuesday, Driving while distracted: Safety campaign cites dangers, France's Chirac uses historic German speech to push for stronger EU ties, John C. Reilly rocks through the 'The Perfect Storm', Smokers' attorney asks for up to $196 billion, Smokers ask jury to consider up to $196 billion in punitive damages, Rivals make final bids for Millennium Dome, Uzbekistan struggling to restore ancient 'Silk Road' city. Nikita Reunion, the one we've been wanting for 5 years? Patas ex-partners name is Damian Harris, and they separated in 2002. The "loony," as the Canadian dollar sometimes is called, is worth about 67 U.S. cents right now. Johnny Lee Miller? It was a team effort. whom were they performed, that were the model of inspiration for Madeline's character, and did you influence the writers regarding her lines and actions? She's become 'what it is' -- you don't kill that many people and not become a little hardened. in the series, in real life, what type of clothes, styles do you really like? Peta Wilson Roy Dupuis. ALBERTA: "They did give me a Rolex-look-alike rip-off and a pair of reading glasses.". This website uses cookies for functionality, analytics and advertising purposes as described in our. Falconer: Carl Millier. "I've just set up my own production company, called Sweet Lick Productions, I really want to be a producer. Emily Watson, Toni Collete, Gene Hackman..Robert Altman, Coen Brothers many many more!! She was born in Sydney on 18 November 1970 (age 52 years as of 2022). I always believe work begets work." "Nikita" had broken many years ago! Roy Dupuis and Peta Wilson were in La Femme Nikita(1997) together. Peta Wilson made his debut with the film The Sadness Of Sex (1995), where she worked as Girl of his dreams. John Leister/ Adelaide, Australia Eight new episodes have been made with an eye to tying up loose ends in the long, moody run of this sexy thriller. It would give me ideas and feelings. Peta enrolled at the Actors Circle Theatre in Los Angeles in 1991. I miss him. ALBERTA: When I read [a script], it needs to say something, something about the times we live in. 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