Gemini Nominee

Kristin Booth, who was recently nominated for a Gemini for her role in The Movie Network's “Regenisis”, is a talented performer that continues to grace the screen.

Kristin, who was born in Kitchener, started her acting debut at the age of 12 and has never looked back. She has appeared in various Canadian series, and along side Ryan Reynolds in “Fool Proof”. You can also catch Kristin on the cover of this months’ issue of Flare Magazine along side Canada actors Tara Spencer Nairn and Andrea Lui.

First of all congratulations on your Gemini nomination for your role in The Movie Network's, Regenisis! How does it feel to be recognized along with Canada's best?

I FEEL VERY HONOURED TO HAVE BEEN NOMINATED. IT'S ALWAYS NICE TO BE RECOGNIZED FOR THE WORK THAT WE DO. I FEEL ESPECIALLY HAPPY ABOUT THIS PATICULAR NOMINATION BECAUSE IT'S MY FIRST, THE FIRST IS ALWAYS SPECIAL.

Any personal favorites you are rooting for at this years' Gemini Awards?

OF COURSE. BURN: THE ROBERT WRAIGHT STORY IS UP FOR BEST TV MOVIE, I HOPE IT WINS. IT IS AN INCREDIBLE TRUE STORY THAT DEALS WITH A VERY IMPORTANT ISSUE. PERHAPS IF IT WINS, MORE PEOPLE WILL SEE IT. I'M ROOTING FOR JOHN SCARFE TO WIN FOR BEST ACTOR FOR THE SAME MOVIE, AND JUST BECAUSE I STARRED OPPOSITE JOHN, DOESN'T MEAN I'M BIASED.

What will you be wearing?

I'M HOPING TO BE WEARING A DAVID DIXON CREATION, HE'S MY FAVOURITE CANADIAN DESIGNER.

Tell us about your character Irma Douglas in the upcoming CBC miniseries, The Tommy Douglas Story?

PORTRAYING IRMA WAS SUCH A TREAT ON SO MANY LEVELS. SHE WAS AN INCREDIABLY STRONG, INTELLIGENT, POLITICALLY MINDED WOMAN WHO WAS WAY BEFORE HER TIME. ALTHOUGH SHE WAS ALWAYS BEHIND THE SCENES, SHE WAS A DRIVING FORCE BEHIND HER HUSBAND TOMMY AND WHAT THEY BOTH FOUGHT FOR IN PARLIMENT. WORKING WITH "THE BOYS OF SAINT VINCENT" DIRECTOR, JOHN SMITH WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, I'D GIVE MY LEFT ARM TO WORK WITH HIM AGAIN. I ALSO HAD A BLAST AGING FROM THE AGE OF 20 TO 82, EVEN THOUGH THE FIRST GLANCE OF ME ALL MADE UP AT EIGHTY SENT A SHIVER DOWN MY SPINE; IT WAS SO STRANGE TO GET A GLIMPSE OF WHAT I MIGHT LOOK LIKE WAY INTO THE FUTURE.

What was it like to work with fellow Canadian Jason Priestley in CTV's Movie of the Week, Sleep Murder?

JASON AND I HAD A BAWL SHOOTING "SLEEP MURDER” HE’S A GREAT GUY AND I'VE NEVER LAUGHED SO HARD IN MY LIFE.

As a performer you have portrayed a wide range of different characters. How do you prepare yourself for an upcoming role?

THAT'S SUCH A TOUGH QUESTION FOR ME BECAUSE I DON'T HAVE A SPECIFIC WAY OF PREPARING, IT VARIES FROM ROLE TO ROLE DEPENDING ON HOW MUCH THE CHARACTER DIFFERS FROM MYSELF.

Ok lets clarify one thing. Is Lindy Booth really your sister?

IT'S SO FUNNY BECAUSE ALTHOUGH WE SHARE THE SAME LAST NAME AND PEOPLE TEND TO SEE A FAMILY RESEMBLANCE, WE'RE ACTUALLY NOT RELATED. BUT EVERYONE ASSUMES WERE SISTERS. I THINK IT'S ABOUT TIME SOMEONE CAST US TO PLAY SISTERS, DON'T YOU THINK? THEN WE'LL REALLY CONFUSE PEOPLE.

What is your favorite thing about Hollywood North?

I LOVE WORKING HERE BECAUSE IT ALLOWS ME TO BE CLOSE TO MY FAMILY AND FRIENDS, IT CAN BE TOUGH WHEN I'M OFF SHOOTING SOMEWHERE ELSE -- I MISS EVERYONE LIKE CRAZY!

Star Stats:

Full name: KRISTIN TARA BOOTH
Birth date/place: AUGUST 28TH, KITCHENER, ONTARIO
Sign: VIRGO
Training: RYERSON THEATRE SCHOOL, SOULPEPPER YOUNG COMPANY
Where you have seen me: HANGING FROM AN ELEVATOR SHAFT WITH THE HUNK RYAN REYNOLDS
Favorite Actor or Singer: SARAH MCLACHLAN HAS BEEN MY FAVOURITE SINGER SINCE HIGH SCHOOL, I'M STILL WAITING FOR IT TO CHANGE, BUT I DON'T SEE IT HAPPENING.
Favorite Movie: THE PRINCESS BRIDE
Favorite Saying: "FRIENDS ARE LIKE THONGS, YOU CAN NEVER HAVE TOO MANY"
Last Book you've read: SOMETHING BORROWED BY: EMILY GIFFIN
Future Aspirations: TO BE A GOOD MOTHER, IF AND WHEN I HAVE CHILDREN