INTERVIEW: Francia Raisa

Photo credit Dimitry L. and Valerie Noble makeup

Francia Raisa

You probably know Francia from "The Secret of the American Teenager" where she plays Adrian Lee.

Full Name: Francia Raisa Almendarez

Age: 20

Currently Live: Los Angeles, CA.

What is the best thing about your job?
What do I love about my job? I'm doing what I love to do and I am meeting great people in the process. I’m really growing as an actress and as a person, and I love that.

What was your most embarrassing audition moment?
My most embarrassing audition? I try to forget my most embarrassing moments, so i have no idea. I cant remember!

If you could live in any past era which would it be and why?
The 50’s...”Grease years.” I love the poodle skirts they wore back then. That's really the only reason.

Who is your role model and why?
There are many people I admire; Angelina Jolie, because of her art as an actress and for what she does for the community; J Lo, for making it as an artist and business woman; and also my mom, because she has been through a lot and she's still here. She's really strong.

What do you do for fun?
I like to order pizza and watch movies at home with my friends. I also like to dance and eat!

Do you have a good luck charm?
Yes

Do you like to cook? If so, what?
I wish I could cook. If I knew how, I’d probably enjoy it more.

If you could interview any celeb whom would it be and why?
Angelina Jolie. I want to know how she does it. She's amazing to me.

Anything about yourself you wish you could change?
I wish I had calves and I wish I was blessed with fuller and longer hair.

Where on earth are you most dying to go?
France, because I’m named after it.

What would people be surprised to know about you?
I don’t know what people would be surprised to know.

If you had to name one song as your theme song, what would it be?
I have no idea.

Have you had a starstruck Hollywood experience? Who was it with?
Not yet.

FAVORITES

Favorite Actor/Actress:
Angelina Jolie

Favorite Movie:
So many, but I love Gia.

Favorite Singer:
Don’t have a favorite singer. I like a lot of different songs from different artists.

Favorite Song:
“Listen” by Beyonce

Favorite Sport:
Dance

Favorite Sports Team:
Los Angeles Lakers

Favorite Athlete:
I don’t have a favorite athlete.

Favorite Book:
“Gossip Girl” and “To Kill a Mockingbird”

Quick ... CHOOSE!
Cell Phone or iPod: Cell phone
Blue or Green: Blue
Summer or Winter: Summer
Ice Skating or Gymnastics: Ice Skating
LA or New York: I can’t decide. I’ve never been to New York.
Skiing or Snowboarding: Skiing
Chocolate or Flowers: Flowers
Dogs or Cats: Dogs