'Yesterday' movie by Danny Boyle, interview with actress Cristina Dohmen

Cristina Dohmen plays in the next movie Yesterday, directed by Danny Boyle and set in a world without Beatles. She worked also in Show Dogs and Kingsman: The Golden Circle.

Q. In “Show Dogs”, you play the role of Kristina Fernandes. Can you tell us your character, please?

A. Kristina Fernandes is the head chef at the world’s most exclusive dog show in Las Vegas. She creates the beautiful tasty treats to impress the best show dogs in the world, like doggy cupcakes.

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Q. Can you tell us how the shooting takes place?

A. The dogs are the stars in this film so there were many canine “actors” every day on set with their trainers. I am a dog lover, so it was wonderful for me. Some of these dogs have more film credits than I do! If you had scenes with the dogs like I did, the trainers give you lessons on how to handle the pups. You get to bond with them and learn commands and give them treats. It’s a very safe environment for them. I have worked on a few film projects now with animals and I really love it because it brings a different kind of exiting energy to set.

Q. The film is a comedy and fantasy. Do you love this kind of movie?

A. YES! I love a good comedy. Or even a bad one - laughter is the best medicine. Fantasy takes you out of the real world and into the world of “what if?” and that compliments comedy nicely.

Q. On the set what  was the working relationship with the other actors,  Alan Cumming, Stanley Tucci?

A. Alan Cumming and Stanley Tucci voiced a couple of the dog characters on the film, so I didn’t get to work with them on set unfortunately. But I did work with Will Arnett and Natasha Lyonne who are both as kind as they are hilarious. I spent a lot of time on set with British actors Ronni Ancona and Andy Beckwith, who are both very talented and lovely people.  Our director Raja Gosnell is very relaxed and has a warm spirit. There was so much going on with all of the actors, extras, crew, dogs and trainers but he always kept the set a fun environment for all of us. 

Q. You worked also in “Kingsman: The Golden Circle”. How was this experience?

A. I played a news anchor in The Golden Circle, and because it was just myself and my co-anchor on a simple “news” set,  we were able to relax and have fun with it. There were no distractions, so director Matthew Vaughn would let us improv a bit and try new ideas. It was a great experience.

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Q. What advice would you give to a girl who wanted to be an actress?

A. Take improv class. Improv trains you to listen, be in the moment, trust your instincts, and trust your fellow actors. The more you practice, the more effortless it becomes.

Q. Have you ever been to Italy? 

A. I have been to Italy many times. I studied in Florence for a summer in university and it was one of the most memorable experiences of my life. The art and architecture is stunning, and the people are full of life. I took an art history course while I was there and it was incredible to learn about Italian art movements embedded in a very rich history, and then go and see the artworks in person. I went to Venice recently on my honeymoon, and it is a city unlike anywhere else in the world. I felt like I was in a fairytale! It took my breath away.

Q. What is your favorite book and why?

A. I love any book by the Japanese author Haruki Murakami. His writing is surreal but also philosophical. “The Wind-up Bird Chronicle” is my favourite.

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