Category Archives: 2013

Karmyn you look like Vera Farmiga!

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When I was in LA, on my acting journey, I was fortunate to be a very successful utility stand-in. Meaning, I was the one they trusted to fill any stand-in role. I moved from several shows, one being Desperate Housewives, and then settled in with an amazing crew on the set of Private Practice. (Love shout out to Charli @crazypixie16 and Rhonda @LuvRhondaMari!)

Well, one day, while on location, Tim Daly came up to me and said, “You look like an actress.”

He couldn’t remember her name, but he kept looking at me and saying that he was trying to remember. FINALLY, he ran up to me and said “Vera Farmiga!” Immediately after he told me her name, I heard a yell for second team and honestly half heard him. Since the name wasn’t recognizable to me (at the time) it didn’t stick.

All through out the day, Tim kept asking me to Google her.

“Seriously Karmyn, have you Googled her yet? You HAVE to see a photo! You look JUST like her!”

I had to have him spell her name out and everything. At the time I didn’t have my cool iPhone to quickly search so I had to continue to apologize to Tim while I tried to find a place to plug-in my clunky phone – so as not to lose battery power – and attempt to search Google. I remember Charli and I both attempting an image on our respective ancient devices.

THEN I we saw her! Vera Farmiga!

Wow! She’s BEAUTIFUL!!

Now, when my hair was short, I was told that I looked like Ashley Judd so many times, I was known as the Ashley Judd look-a-like in Dallas, TX. Even here in New York (last month) during an acting class, I was told that.

Seriously! Both Ashley and Vera are just BEAUTIFUL! And I am floored to be in a beauty category that I honestly would have NEVER seen for myself.

A few months after that, Aimee (our amazing P.A.) ran up to me having just seen Up in the Air starring George Clooney and of course Vera Farmiga. She told me that she couldn’t watch the movie without seeing me!

“You DO look like Vera Farmiga! I kept seeing YOU kissing George Clooney!”

Hmmmm… 🙂

Being an actress – looking like another actress – is not the worst thing especially when they are as beautiful and talented as these women!

Here’s what I want to know. What do YOU think? Leave me comments and give me your thoughts! Do I look like Vera Farmiga?

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Waiting for Spring…

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Everyone told me that when you move to NYC you will get sick a total of 3 times within the first year. Really sick. Not just a cold or the regular flu. And a lot of things could factor in, I suppose. Change in weather (from California to NYC…huge difference whether I like snow or not….), more smog(? – come on LA is BAD!) and/or new flora & fauna. Whatever “IT” is, this is my third time! (Chris’s too BTW.)It’s the sick were you can ‘keep going’ but eventually end up flat on your back. Being a woman, I push and push until I HAVE to stay in bed. The last time I remember LIKING to stay in bed all day was grade school!I have found small beacons of hope sans antibiotics. It’s Mushrooms! Shrooms Baby!! 😛 And Xylitol. Yes, the sweetener.

First Xylitol, which I have used for a long time, but only to help with dryness. I read a little article that suggested (dont-cha love that) that Xylitol does not allow “germies” (my term) to attach to mucus membranes. I DO like that no matter how gross it sounds. I DID notice that my “throat on fire” feeling stopped once I used my Xylitol spray. (**sigh**) At least I could sleep with out Benadryl!

Then, whilst looking for more Xylitol on drugstore.com, I found Mushroom Immune Defense. The reviews were good and hearing that shrooms were good for you anyway…I ordered. It’s been interesting. I honestly felt very good after I took the Shroom pills. I even ventures out to get groceries the following day to have the experience knock the ‘feel good’ out and put me back in bed. (well crap!) BUT, the congestion started breaking up. Kinda like when you take an antibiotic and it starts killing the infection and you cough up your lungs. Yep, that’s me! Sounds bad…makes me feel better. Being an asthmatic I thankfully have inhalers out the wazoo!

I ‘think’ I’m on the road to recovery….at least I still have my sense of humor! Ha! 🙂

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American Idol – SHAME ON YOU!

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I quit watching American Idol when Grammy award winning and Oscar winner Jennifer Hudson was kicked off back in 2004-05. I should not EVER have to explain that statement. I’ve consequently NOT encouraged my students to try-out. It (American Idol) isn’t about talent. Honestly….it’s NOT! So, I’m sitting here watching the female finalist of American Idol this season on Hulu. (No, we don’t have cable.) Well, if you follow my Facebook Page or Twitter, you KNOW that I teach Rachel Hale, the young artist who was voted off idol last week.
Now, I do understand that there are some FABULOUS female vocalists, BUT 70% of America thought that she (Rachel) should have continued on the show. I have nothing against the little girl she was (apparently) up against. She (Janelle Arthur) just happened to have a bad night, but she IS talented! BUT…as I mentioned before, American Idol is ALL about a story. (NOT talent!)
So, let’s talk Zoanette. Now, personality and story she has! And her charisma is addictive!! BUT, her last performance was sad. I really WANTED her to be good….GREAT in fact…because she’s such a sweet, nice girl with a great story and she’s CRAZY zany! That, said, NONE of that will alter my ears enough to think that she sounded fantastic. Honestly, I wish I could give her voice lessons FOR FREE to help her harness what she DOES have.
Unfortunately, I’m afraid, this is going to be a total embarrassment for her and SHAME on American Idol producers for not directing her and getting her to a vocal teacher NOT a vocal coach! Contestants that are top ten worthy should have their technique BEFORE hand as well as consistent pitch! (Bad performances happen….but this is NOT that situation!) Come on American Idol! Don’t crush this girl’s spirit by putting her in a place she’s not ready and not giving her the tools to sound better.
Now, back to Rachel. Randy mentioned the other night that they will have to get a wild card because the talent is so good. Fine. WHY NOT RACHEL HALE? If you have a twitter…let’s do it!
This will be my post:
@americanidol @rachelhalemusic #idolwildcard #rachelhale – WE WANT A HALE STORM!
Side note: Since I’ve not worked with someone on X-factor or America’s Got Talent, I have no idea how to compare.