Before winning a grand venue like the Academy Awards, Cynthia Erivo can be found at the Stratford East Theatre in London, not far from where she grew up, She can play any role she can play: I'm so happy when I compete. ”
The talent that makes her absent is undeniable - a vibrant singer who convincingly plays the role of Aretha Franklin, one of the many portrayals that have won the Erivo Criender Acrap.
Erivo performed Aretha Franklin's "How I Overcome" in the 2021 miniseries "Genius: Aretha":
When asked if she realized how special her voice was, Erivo replied: "I think the most special thing is what I get from people, the connections I make. That's what I've been looking for."
She was connected with Broadway audiences in "Purple" and won Grammys, Emmys and Tonys.
Now, she starred in the movie Evil, with 10 Oscar nominations, including Erivo’s Best Actress. Ariana Grande opposite Erivo plays Elphaba, a prequel to "The Wizard of Oz". Elphaba Fights is a wanderer who discovers her inner strength:
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Fans posted their own interpretation of "Resistance to Gravity" online. “It’s really fun people take it away and make it themselves,” Erivo said. “I’m so glad that that moment brought so much joy to people.”
"What do you think you brought to Elphaba?" I asked.
"Fragility, her humanity," she said.
“What kind of vulnerability is this for you personally?”
"I think I always want to do well, not want to fail, not want to disappoint my family. These are all insecurities. Finally have my appearance."
"What does that mean?"
"Well, I don't think we must tell us that black girls with skin are the most beautiful girls," Erivo said. "Luckily, the only person who really tells you is your mother. You have to figure it out for yourself." This and start to have beautiful beauty.”
"You are really close to your mom. Are you not with your dad?"
"No."
“How much money do you have for your father as you continue to gain more success and popularity?”
"I don't have to think about him too much, it's just that I hope everything goes well with him," Erivo said. "When I was a teenager, what was (me) about the relationship. You want to prove that you're good enough, but you have to Start learning how to do it you. ”
"What's wrong with your father?"
"We have a crash that has never been fixed," she said.
"Did he just leave very early?"
"Yes."
"It's interesting that you traced some desires to succeed - desire -"
"Be loved," Erivo said.
The 38-year-old lives in Los Angeles but grew up in London. "London really made me," she said.
Her parents are immigrants from Nigeria. Her mother's driving for a better life was formed. "My mom made the decision because she wanted more of herself. It was a very brave thing to do. I think watching what she did made me do the same - you have some tools to decide on yourself The tool of your dreams.”
Her role display range: Her portrayal of abolitionist Harriet Tubman in the 2019 film Harriet led to her first Academy Award Nominated for awards, best actress and best original song and won her place on the red carpet, where she speaks through another. Language: Fashion. "I think they have nothing to say," she said.
I asked, “What do you think of your outfit?”
"I think I'm a little fool to tell others, I'm a kind rebel!" she replied.
Incredibly, she dared to sing on “evil” scenes while flying on her seat belt.
I asked, “How can singing in a movie like this change the final product?”
"Okay, you can play," she said. "It means you can be impulsive. … You have more breathing, more space."
“Can it change performance?”
"Yes. Instantly."
"Probably it makes you more-"
"… go out!"
Recently, Erivo has allowed itself to release more – an album was released later this year. Then, the second part of "Evil" opens in November.
"I'm really open," she said. "I've felt myself more than I did over the past few years. It makes things more interesting, you know?"
"Maybe there is another meaning or background or something to 'defiance of gravity'?" I asked.
"Yes, yes! It's a kind of use that you think will stop you from soaring!"
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A story produced by Mikaela Bufano. Editor: Lauren Barnello.
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