Interview with Christina Pazcoguin

Christina Pazcoguin, starring in Go Quietly, is playing the role of Emily. Christina attended the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in New York City where she studied film, televison and theater acting as well as other subjects. "Acting allows me to place myself in another life, time, and place. It takes me out of everyday circumstances. With acting, you become a storybook -- a lens through which people relate to the subject matter."

Before Christina found her passion for acting, which she has been doing for the past 5-years, she was primarily a dancer. "I was dancing since I was 3-years old. Mostly ballet, modern, jazz, tap -- pretty much everything. I was drawn to acting because dance is very structured and I wanted more out of performing, I wanted to be heard."

As for film versus theater, Christina is drawn to film because in many ways she finds it more personal than theater. With theater, it's tougher for an actor to showcase their abilities for a nuanced role whereas with film it's all about the nuance -- it's often been said that less is more. However, that's not to say that Christina isn't a showstopper. She is. Most recently, Christina spent 8 months at sea (August '07 through March '08) contracted by a Disney cruise line.

Regarding life at sea, Christina concludes that "Ship life is not for everyone, but it definitely made me stronger; I was prone to motion sickness and still managed to take a cruise line contract." She laughs as she recollects rough seas and 20-foot waves: "You'd be surprised at how much large ships actually rock. It was like being on a roller coaster."

In addition to Christina's varied experiences, she also draws inspiration from her family. "I come from a family of six and I'm the baby, but it's great because we're really close and everyone is supportive. In a career like this, it counts for a lot when you have people that believe in you."

As for outside inspirations, Anthony Hopkins, Johnny Depp, and Audrey Hepburn have set the mark and Christina hopes that one day she can have the same effect on people. "If I could have half the influence that any of them have, that would be surreal."

As for the importance of artists, Christina believes they have a responsibility to help use their influence to make positive changes in people's lives. "We have the power to be heard, to make differences and encourage people to step out of the ordinary and live life to the fullest; I love to entertain and think that using art is a great way to convey your message."

As for Go Quietly? Does Christina see any message lurking in the background? "I think Go Quietly is telling you to look at your life and look at the people you trust, and to look into your relationships -- it's about causing you to see if you really know who someone is. A lot of times we think we know someone, but Go Quietly invites the audience to find out what you really know."