Rutina Wesley
Rutina Wesley
Rutina Wesleyis an American film, stage, and television actress best known for her role as Tara Thornton on the HBO series True Blood...
NationalityAmerican
ProfessionTV Actress
Date of Birth1 February 1979
CityLas Vegas, NV
CountryUnited States of America
amazing auditorium feelings felt people school
The theatre at my school was awesome. It was a 1,400-seat auditorium, so, being in that auditorium at 17, and having, like, 1,400 people cheer for you was, like, one of the most amazing feelings that I've ever felt, energy-wise. It just felt right.
characters love move vessel work
I love to be a vessel through which characters can come through. And if I can move an audience with my work, then I've done my job.
cool love
I love 'Flashdance.' I thought it was so cool!
I want to do parts that are outside of the box.
work
That's an actor's dream to get something meaty and juicy and challenging to work on.
became good studied
When I studied at Juilliard, I did a lot of pushups and became this diesel machine. I was really big and was like, 'This is not a good look for an ingenue.'
household
Viola Davis should be a household name. So should Angela Bassett.
somebody
It wouldn't be 'True Blood' if somebody didn't die.
line love
I used to love Jem and the Holograms. I think if they were doing a concert, I would stand in line to see Jem and the Holograms.
love
I usually love to go bowling when I'm in Vegas. There's something about Vegas and bowling, do you know what I mean? You know what I mean. Bowling is just the thing to do.
Your nerves can get the better of you, especially when it's your first film.
music wide
I grew up with a wide range of music.
music
Music is definitely influential on how I approach my scenes.
Musicals are my favorite. I'm a musical theater buff.