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Annie Lee |
 Ktown213:
Hi Annie, how about a quick intro to all of K-Town? Annie Lee: Hello and hugs to my hometown! I was born and raised here in K-town and I am in the upcoming Korean-American film "Close Call." We'd love your support and I hope you watch the film on opening weekend! I'm an actress, producer, and aspiring director as well. I'm a UCLA graduate and I plan to make my dreams and everyone else's dreams come true. KT213: Indeed, everyone has been talking about your upcoming film, Close Call. Do tell us more! AL: Well, Close Call is the 1st Korean-American Independent Film to be playing in major commercial theaters in LA. The film is written, directed, and produced by Jimmy Lee. It's a great racy film about a lost teenage girl in LA involved in sex, drugs, crime, and everything that a youth can go through. Other issues such as being a 2nd generation Korean-American, the gap between our parents, peer pressure, depression, being from a broken family, and just everything about life is in this film. It's a breakthrough role for Asian-American females. There definitely hasn't been an Asian female portrayed in this light before. It's inspired by a true story. This is a raw and touching story that I believe is important for our community. It's exceptionally entertaining too! KT213: You mentioned that not only are you an actress, but you produce a little as well! Tell us about "Tomato & Eggs." AL: I'll do my best! Like William Hung, he's my inspiration, ha ha. "T & E" is a short film that I helped produce with my friend, Shawn Chou. The cast stars Lisa Lu (The Joy Luck Club), Michelle Krusiec (HBO's Mind of a Married Man), Keiko Agena (WB's Gilmore Girls), and Sab Shimono (The Big Hit), and won the Audience Award for Best Asian-American Short Film at the Big Bear Film Festival. It was shot in 2 days on 16mm. It was more a labor of love. I plan to write and direct my own stuff in the near future. KT213: When did you know you wanted to work in the entertainment industry? AL: I've always loved it since I was young, and I've been involved in modeling, music videos, and stage until college. I knew for sure when I started college. After being involved in acting and production with "Close Call," and getting hands on experience in the post-production and creative aspect of it, I fell in love with performing and now I can't stop. After realizing that there is a shortage of Asian-American entertainers and products in Hollywood, I wanted to contribute to making a change. I know that with films like "Close Call," it'll provide a stepping stone for future Asian-American filmmakers and entertainers. KT213: I heard that you once performed your own stunts and pulled a ligament. Is that true? AL: Oh yes, that was painful! My first Martial Arts short film that I did while at UCLA was called "Mindbenders." It was kind of like a knockoff of "The Matrix." I trained for several weeks and one time I was doing a jump kick and landed on my ankle. I couldn't do anything for 2 weeks. I was bruised up for weeks. On "Close Call" I also did my own stunts, such as falling down stairs and dodging cars. It was extremely fun! But I was bruised during the whole shoot as well.
KT213:
You were an acting coach for children at the LA Performing Arts Center. We
also know that you volunteered at the Korean Youth Community Center (KYCC)
in LA with the Teen Theatre department. What was that experience like? -You can view the trailer of "CLOSE CALL"
on
www.closecallmovie.com |
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KT213:
After the release of Close Call, what's next for Annie Lee?