By Adam Jacques

People always bring up movies I’m not proud of Sometimes I think, ‘Oh God,’ but in a way they serve a purpose; they allow me to go off and do other things. Loads of actors do it, and I have to remind myself of that.

Being on stage makes me feel alive With film, you’ve no control over the finished product – something I feel increasingly irritated by – but on stage, I have control over what I do, and it’s where I can really flourish.

Stephen Dillane is one of the best actors in the world I played opposite him in [an acclaimed stage production of Ibsen's] Master Builder. It’s a fascinating play about a middle-aged architect [played by Dillane] and the ambiguous relationship I have with him. I’ve done plays where you think, ‘Urghh, God, I’ve got to do that scene again,’ but with [Dillane] I never got bored.

I have a terrible temper It’s because I’m a perfectionist, particularly when cooking. Once I made the perfect lemon meringue pie, from scratch, but one small thing went wrong and I threw the whole thing against the wall.

I like not knowing what my next job is I deal well with the uncertainty and relish the surprises. I couldn’t have been an actor without that [ability].

Always listen to your instincts I had an amazing acting teacher when I was studying and she said that instincts were always right. Whenever I haven’t listened to them, I’ve always regretted it, whether it’s looking at a piece of art I want to buy or reading a script.

Never put pressure on yourself to be something I was never really academic so if I hadn’t have been an actor I would have been an artist, I think.

I wish everyone could go to the [Amazon] rainforest and see the huge areas of deforestation After my trip there [promoting the World Wildlife Fund's campaign to help save a billion trees] I got more conscientious. I don’t eat red meat now because lots of the rainforest is being destroyed to make way for cattle ranches. It’s a small thing but I believe it makes a difference.

Gemma Arterton, 25, is an English actor. Sky Rainforest Rescue’s ‘Amazon‘, featuring photographs from Gemma’s trip, runs until 4 December at London’s Somerset House. sky.com/rainforestrescue

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Stars of stage, film and television will be lining up to sprinkle extra stardust on this Sunday’s Evening Standard Theatre Awards — Gemma Arterton, who starred in 007 movie Quantum Of Solace and trod the boards at the Almeida last year in The Master Builder, will present best actor to one of four contenders including Jonny Lee Miller and Benedict Cumberbatch, rivals for alternating as the doctor and the monster in Danny Boyle’s National Theatre production of Frankenstein.

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By Emine Saner

Gemma Arterton used to be ‘the girl from the Bond film’, but three years on she has stopped feeling grateful and begun speaking out about her industry

The first film role Gemma Arterton played was Mickey Mouse. She was five, her younger sister, taking on the role of Donald Duck, was two, “and there’s this video of us, where we’re watching Mickey Mouse and I’m making my sister act it out with me. And I’ve really got it down! I used to do that stuff all the time, just copying.” Disney films were pretty much the only art in her childhood, she says. “My family was never cultural in that we never went to see plays, my mum wasn’t very into films.” It wasn’t until she was about 16 that she realised that acting could be a legitimate job. Read the rest of this entry »

10 minutes with Gemma Arterton — The face of G Star Raw on toughening up for a fairy tale.

GALLERY LINK:
- Scans: ES Magazine (UK) – September 16, 2011, thanks to Lorna

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Jude Law is to go head-to-head with Kevin Spacey, Ralph Fiennes and Benedict Cumberbatch for the Best Actor prize at this year’s London Evening Standard Theatre Awards.

The Alfie star has been named as a contender for the coveted title for his role in Anna Christie, while Spacey’s turn in Richard III and Fiennes’ efforts in The Tempest are also in the running for the award.

Other stars set to battle it out with the actors include British funnyman James Corden (One Man, Two Guvnors), Dominic West (Butley) and Jonny Lee Miller (Frankenstein).

Elsewhere, former Bond girl Gemma Arterton leads the Best Actress Category for The Master Builder, alongside Kristin Scott Thomas (Betrayal), Imelda Staunton (A Delicate Balance) and Sheridan Smith (Flare Path).

Danny Boyle, Sam Mendes and Mike Leigh are on the list for Best Director. The winners will be announced at a ceremony, to be held at London’s Savoy Hotel on 20 November (11).

A shortlist of the potential winners will be released on 7 November (11).

Oscar winner Ben Kingsley is one of a host of film and television big-hitters taking part in a one-off theatre performance at London’s Old Vic.
Kingsley, Gemma Arterton and Benedict Cumberbatch among others give voice to the true stories of South African children in The Children’s Monologues.
The drama is in aid of director Danny Boyle’s arts charity Dramatic Need, which works with young people in Rwanda and South Africa helping them come to terms with trauma and conflict.
Edited by Andrew Cross.

With my special thanks to Ivonne.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Events: “St. Trinian’s” London Premiere
- Stage: Love’s Labour’s Lost (2007)

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Glamour Women of the Year – Film Actress Gemma Arterton. You’ve fallen for Gemma Arterton’s talent, and Hollywood’s pretty keen, too. Some actors wait their entire career to accumulate the diverse range of roles that Gemma has already notched up. Congrats, Gemma!

GALLERY LINKS:
- Scans: Glamour (UK) – July 2011, thanks to Lorna
- Scans: Metro (UK) – June 8, 2011, thanks to Lorna

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Big thanks to Lorna and Elmira.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Scans > Sunday Telegraph Seven (UK) – March 27, 2011
- Scans > Empire (Russia) – February 2011
- Scans > Clippings From 2011
- Modeling > Tesco – Climate Week T-shirt

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In just a few short years, she’s become one of Britain’s hottest young actresses. From parts in the Bond movie Quantum Of Solace to the blockbusting Clash Of The Titans and the British drama Tamara Drewe, Gemma Arterton has become a name on everyone’s lips.

Now the 25-year-old from Gravesend, Kent, lends her voice to the animated fantasy A Turtle’s Tale. Here, Gemma talks about her career and discusses what the future holds.

Did you identify with your character Shelley from A Turtle’s Tale?

Absolutely. If I was a turtle I’d be like her. When I filmed this I was doing a play so it was nice to do the complete opposite. Dominic Cooper, who does the voice of Sammy, is a friend of mine and we worked together on Tamara Drewe. He recommended me for the role. I was very grateful as I’ve always wanted to do an animation. For us it was just Dominic and Gemma swimming in the ocean. Read the rest of this entry »

Her latest role on the West End stage saw her dressed down and fresh faced.

But Gemma Arterton pulled out all the glamour stops following the last performance of The Master Builder in London last night.

The 24-year-old actress looked stunning in a pair of clinging leather trousers, a loose white shirt and bright red lipstick.

The play, which began last November, saw her star as central character Hilde Wangel alongside Stephen Dillane as Halvard Solness. Read the rest of this entry »

Gemma Arterton was seen leaving after the final performance of The Master Builder at the Almeida Theatre in London. And Hannah was lucky enough to meet her after the performance.

GALLERY LINKS:
- Candids: January 8, 2011
- Personal Pictures: With Fans, thanks to Hannah

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GALLERY LINKS:
- Candids: November 22, 2010
- Candids: January 2, 2011
- Candids: January 5, 2011
- Clash of the Titans (2010) > Related Clippings: Sky Magazine (UK) – January/February 2011, thanks to Lorna
- The Master Builder (2010) > Related Clippings: Programme, thanks to Nicole
- Personal Pictures: With Fans, thanks to Nicole

My friend Nicole was lucky enough to travel to London, see The Master Builder on stage and meet an incredibly sweet Gemma Arterton!!! We thank her for sharing her personal picture and her autographed programme with us!

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GALLERY LINKS:
- Candids: November 29, 2010
- Stage: The Children’s Monologue (2010) – Behind the Scenes
- Stage: The Children’s Monologue (2010) – On Stage

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“I’ve always been an extrovert. I started as a singer in an indie all girl band when I was 14, then I started to play in comedies and musicals.”

Huge thanks to Nicole!

GALLERY LINK:
- Scans: Vogue (Italy) – December 2010

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