Tuesday, December 17, 2013

Angel Conwell (INTERVIEW)

Angell Conwell
The Young and the Restless” Interview
with Kam Williams

The Young and Restless Angell


She followed that outing with well-received supporting roles in such feature films as The Wash , Soul Plane and 24 Hour Love. More recently, Angell enjoyed a starring role on the TV-One hit series "Family Time" with Omar Gooding, as well as a recurring role as Kevin Hart’s ex-wife on the hit BET series “Real Husbands of Hollywood.” 

Her TV credits include guest starring roles on such shows as “NYPD Blue,” “Sabrina the Teenage Witch,” “Moesha,” “That’s So Raven” and “3rd Rock from the Sun.” She has also appeared in the music videos "Batter Up” and "Ride Wit Me” and Usher's "Confessions." 


Kam Williams: Hi Angell, thanks for the interview.
Angell Conwell: My pleasure, Kam.
KW: What interested you in doing a soap opera?
AC: Being on a daytime drama never crossed my mind until the breakdown for the character “Leslie” was released. She was described as a strong, spitfire legal shark. It's rare that an opportunity comes to play such a character, and being that The Young & The Restless is not only the #1 daytime drama overall, it's also the #1 daytime drama within my family. They've all been watching since before I was born. After considering all these things, it made complete sense.

KW: Tell me a little about your character, Leslie.
AC: Leslie Michaelson is an attorney. She has a passion for what she does. She's a stand-up woman who has been through many terrifying situations in life, but has turned them to her advantage. She loves her younger brother, Tyler [played by Redaric Williams], with all of her heart, and she stands by her man, Neil [played by Kristoff St. John], without being smothering. She's quite a lady!

KW: How did you prepare to play a lawyer?



KW: You’re also on another hit show, the Real Husbands of Hollywood, where you play Kevin Hart’s wife. How is acting on a fake reality show different from appearing on a soap opera?
AC: Two words: one take! For the most part, we shoot everything in one take on The Young & the Restless, which makes it unlike anything I've ever worked on. It's a great adrenaline rush! 

KW: In your upcoming movie, 4Play, you share the screen with a couple of former child stars in Jaleel White and Wesley Jonathan. How was it working with them?
AC: Jaleel has fantastic comedic timing. He is clearly such a pro. Wesley and I worked together on the NBC morning show, City Guys. We've been friends since, but haven't worked together in over 10 years. It’s great being able to be on set again with him. 

AC: It's a great movie about maturing in life. We all come to a point where we realize we need to change in order to become better. This movie highlights that we either remain stagnant in life and love or face our fears and grow.

AC: Um... who let the dogs out? [LOL] No, not that I can think of. 

KW: The Columbus Short question: Are you happy?
AC: I'm happy in this moment, but I feel that happiness comes and goes. Joy and peace may be more valuable because they're with you no matter the weather. 

AC: About an hour ago with a friend and make-up artist, Tai. 

KW: What is your guiltiest pleasure?
AC: Carbs upon carbs upon carbs.

AC: The Four Arguments--for the fifth time. 

AC: Something by Red Hot Chili Peppers. 

KW: What is your favorite dish to cook?
AC: I make a mean grilled cheese.

KW: The Sanaa Lathan question: What excites you?
AC: Work! Travel! To love and be loved.

AC: That's tough. I don't have one yet. I'm in love with the clothes I design in my imagination. 

AC: Sticking with it.

AC: My parents’ child and my grandparents’ granddaughter. 

AC: Everlasting joy for all. 

AC: Huggin’ up on folks.

AC: A lion!

AC: I remember a lot from my younger days, but granny giving me a bath in the sink is a vivid memory. I couldn't have even been a year old.

AC: It taught me that the world keeps on spinning. No matter how you feel, the show must go on. 

AC: Healing power.

AC: Perseverance. 

AC: Teacher. 

AC: Anything that has messages of strength, struggle, and triumph. 

KW: Thanks again, Angell, and best of luck with the show and the movie.  interview.
AC: Thank you, Kam.

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