Interviews
Marta Walsh Interviews Shirly Brener
I’ve recently interviewed actress Shirly Brener for Beauty Interviews. I find Shirly’s interview captivating. Her passion for acting is contagious. And, I love people who are passionate about what they do:)
I also found out some of Shirly Brener’s beauty secrets. Doesn’t she looks beautiful, and SO fit! New year’s resolution for me is a Shirly Brener inspired yoga, maybe?
Here it is, my interview with Shirly Brener:
With several high-profile films to be released within the next few months, Shirly Brener has been a busy actress. She currently shares screen-time with legends Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino in Jon Avnet’s thriller, RIGHTEOUS KILL. Amongst her many projects, included is the much anticipated crime drama, STREETS OF BLOOD, also starring Sharon Stone and Val Kilmer.
Shirly also stars in indie film director, Jake Torem’s latest project, LETTING GO, in which she plays the manic depressive lead character, April, alongside Bokeem Woodbine and Christopher Knight. Shirly also plays the roles of actress and producer in the upcoming film, SESSION, starring Steven Bauer, to be released in 2009. Shirley can also be seen in the crime drama, HONOR, which will also be released in 2009 as well. Apart from her serious roles in dramas and thrillers, Shirly’s versatile acting skills come to life as she stars as “Britney” alongside Lindsay Lohan and Cheryl Hines in the upcoming comedy, LABOR PAINS, to be released in 2009.
Marta Walsh Interviews Nadia Comaneci
Few months ago I had an amazing opportunity to interview the very famous Olympic Gold Medalist: Nadia Comaneci. I don’t want to sound too star struck, but Nadia Comaneci was a big deal back where I grew up, Israel that is. And I used to even mimic her Olympics moves with my friends, it was our inside joke.
Well, here it is, my interview with Nadia Comaneci which was published in Beauty Interviews August 2008 edition:
Nadia Comaneci is a winner of five Olympic gold medals, and the first gymnast to be awarded a perfect score of 10 in an Olympic gymnastic event. She is also one of the best-known gymnasts in the world. In this interview Nadia Comaneci talks to Marta Walsh about some of the most memorable moments in her career, how did she first got interested in Botox Cosmetic, what compelled her to team up with Mark Spitz to launch the Your Personal Best Campaign, what are some of the pressures that come with being a champion, and what inspires her the most.
Marta Walsh: As world famous gymnast you don’t need much introduction. What have been some of your most memorable moments of your career?
Nadia Comaneci: When I got my first 10. The score board showed 10.00 for the first time and everyone was so shocked, including myself.
Go Behind The Scenes with Celebrity Makeup Artist Ashunta Sheriff
Go behind the scenes with celebrity & fashion makeup artist Ashunta Sheriff in this video produced by Robert Reynolds. It’s a inside look on a beauty shoot. On set Ashunta worked with photographer Karl Giant.
Marta Walsh Interviews Alaina Huffman from Smallville on CW
Alaina Huffman is best known for her role on the Canadian television series Painkiller Jane, in which she played Maureen Bowers. Most recently, Alaina Huffman plays Dinah Lance Black Canary on CW’s Smallville. In this interview, Alaina Huffman talks to Marta Walsh about acting and shares some beauty secrets.
Actress Alaina Huffman.
Why have you decided on a career in acting?
Early on in my life I was a model and traveled quite a bit. I was discovered as a model in a local shopping mall in Vancouver, Canada. My parents then got a transfer to Texas. I was living in Germany at the time planning to stay in Europe as a ‘Bohemian Model Chick’. My parents convinced me to leave Europe for Texas. I was under 21at the time and I had the perfect opportunity to receive a Green Card, or a permanent residency in the US. In Texas I discovered a good modeling market while I was putting myself through college. Then a call came in for a movie. I went on an audition and got the role. I then got involved in local film festivals in Texas. Clearly acting was something I enjoyed a lot which at the end triggered me to move to Los Angeles.
How do you like living in LA?
I feel more at home in LA. I used to live in Tokyo and in Germany and it was much bigger shock coming to Texas than any of these International cities. Although at the end I enjoyed living in Texas, I still consider LA as my home. I have 2 kids who were both born in LA. Most of my friends are stay home moms, which allows me to have a life outside the acting world.
Marta Walsh Interviews Pierce Mattie Founder of Pierce Mattie PR
Pierce Mattie is the CEO of Pierce Mattie PR with offices in New York, Los Angeles and in Atlanta.
In this interview Pierce Mattie talks to Marta Walsh about how he got into the world of Public Relations, his most successful PR campaigns he created for Old Navy, Ojon Hair Care, and ReVive Skin Care. How he came up with the Media Oasis concept. His business plans for the future, and even shares some of his personal plans like his engagement to marry his fiancé Skie Ocasio in March 2009. And, you don’t want to miss Pierce Mattie’ s ultimate dinner party because it includes an intriguing mix of personalities, such as: Warren Buffet, Liz Smith, and Hillary Clinton.
How did you end up in the world of Public Relations?
I moved to Manhattan in 1998 to work as a cosmetics manager at Bergdorf Goodman and was doing facials and offering styling tips for beauty and fashion editors. Amy Bratt was working at Mirabella Magazine and ran a feature on me offering tips on doing at-home-peels and wrinkle busting tactics. That was the day my life went into the spotlight you could say. I then moved onto working for a wholesale manufacture of lifestyle products for resorts and hotels and climbed my way to the role of Global Public Relations Director and ran the PR for over a dozen countries. I then took a break in my career to write a beauty text book and it was during that sabbatical that Pierce Mattie the PR firm was conceived.
Marta Walsh Interviews Chaz Dean
Celebrity hair stylist Chaz Dean is the creator of Wen Hair Care Line or Wen by Chaz Dean.
Chaz Dean and Marta Walsh.
In this interview Chaz Dean talks to Marta Walsh about how through his appreciation for beauty and his mission to help every women to realize their best beauty potential he created Wen hair care line, why he stopped using shampoos and how he managed to convince his celebrity clients to do the same, how he went about creating the very popular Wen Cleansing Conditioner, the launch of Wen products for the skin and Wen hair mask which in the past was exclusive to their salon clients and celebrities, and his love for cooking.
When did your interest in hair design begin?
My interest in hair design stems from an appreciation for beauty that I’ve had all my life. I started my career in photography because initially I wanted to capture that - but eventually I realized I wanted to be more involved in creating beauty and not just reflecting it on an image. I wanted to shape a look in its different aspects and in the process realized how hair is so fundamental to that.
Read the rest of Marta Walsh’s interview with Chaz Dean here:
Marta Walsh Interviews Sara Strand of Pop Beauty
Meet Sara Strand the founder of Pop Beauty makeup line. In this interview Sara Strand talks to Marta Walsh about what drove her to create Pop Beauty, Eyecakes- the first product she conceptualized and developed as part of Pop Beauty, how Pop Beauty is perfect for anybody who is ready to experiment and move a little bit out of their comfort zone, her talent for singing, and her very exciting move to sunny California.
How was the idea for Pop Beauty makeup line born?
As a makeup artist and a woman - pop where the pieces that were missing in my makeup bag. Pop represents everything that I love about life, zest, energy, playfulness, and originality. Also there really was a gap in the market for fun colorful makeup of great quality! I also wanted fabulous products that would really stand out on stage.
How does the name Pop Beauty reflect its makeup collections?
The name says it all! A pop of color, to make your eyes pop. Pop culture, pop art. Just like the collections the name sums up what I love about makeup with an added edge and a touch of femininity!
What was the first makeup product you have conceptualized and created for Pop Beauty?
The eyecakes was the first product formulated for the first collection. The shades harmonize and are put together specifically to make green, blue and brown eyes pop. It’s a makeup artist’s advice in a cute retro tin! And the colors look amazing on!
Marta Walsh Interviews Ada Polla of Alchimie Forever
Alchimie Forever skin care products were created and developed in Geneva, Switzerland, by Ada Polla’s parents Drs. Luigi and Barbara Polla. They created Alchimie Forever originally for their own medical spa clients, one of the first European medical spas Forever Laser Institute. But the line became so popular that they soon decided to expand distribution beyond Geneva.
In this interview Ada Polla explains to Marta Walsh how Alchimie Forever stands out compare to other skincare brands on the market, what it takes to run a skincare company successfully, the Polla family’s other passion a contemporary art gallery in Geneva Analix Forever, and her passion for building the Alchimie Forever brand as a powerful international cult brand.
How was the concept for Alchimie Forever skincare born?
Alchimie Forever skin care products were created and developed in Geneva, Switzerland, by Drs. Luigi and Barbara Polla, my parents. My father, Dr. Luigi Polla is a world renowned dermatologist and European leader in the field of cosmetic laser therapy, is an expert on skin aging. My mother, Dr. Barbara Polla, a leader in biomedical research on antioxidants and stress proteins, is a specialist in cellular aging. They created the line originally for our own medical spa clients (we opened one of the first European medical spas, Forever Laser Institut) but the line became so popular that we soon decided to expand distribution beyond Geneva.
Marta Walsh Interviews Revolution Organics Founders Melissa Shabinsky & Alexandra Zanella
I recently had an amazing opportunity to interview the founders of Revolution Organics Melissa Shabinsky & Alexandra Zanella for Beauty Interviews!
Revolution Organics is a skin care line founded by Melissa Shabinsky & Alexandra Zanella with a mission for creating beautifully packaged, luxuriously formulated, multi-tasking, healthy, fresh smelling beauty products. In this interview Melissa and Alexandra talk to us about the birth of Revolution Organics, what set the brand apart from other organic skin care brands, how do they make their partnership work, and their passions besides Revolution Organics.
How was the concept for Revolution Organics skincare born?
Melissa
The brand had to reflect the changes we were making in our personal lives - living more clean and green. Besides the foods we were eating and the toxins we were eliminating in our households, we were both looking for organic skin care products that were healthy, safe and had integrity but that were beautifully formulated and scented and just couldn’t find them so we decided to create them ourselves.Alexandra
When we realized that beautifully packaged, luxuriously formulated, multi-tasking, healthy, fresh smelling beauty products were not available…we set out to create our own.
How to Get Eva La Rue’s Long & Sexy Eye Lashes with RevitaLash Eyelash Conditioner
In my interview with CSI Miami actress, Eva La Rue, she revealed to me the secret to her sexy long eye lashes.
Here it is:
I get my eyelashes looking long, full, and sexy using… “RevitaLash. It’s pricey, $140, but it really works. It gives you spider leg long lashes. I was skeptical first. But for some reason, I put on false eye lashes, I pulled them and it pulled a whole chunk of my lashes, so I was desperate. You have to give it 3 weeks to work, and then you notice you have Daddy Long Leg size eye lashes”.-Eva La Rue.
The RevitaLash Story:
It all began because a husband wanted to give his wife a very special gift…
