Gigi Edgley, Farscape's
ChianaModerator: Welcome to tonights chat with Gigi
Edgley. We all know her as space vixen 'Chiana' on Fascape.
fweakn-Gi: you guys are scaring me
I think I'm gonna have to go hide
fweakn-Gi: mind my
speelning
Moderator: Hello Gigi. It's nice to have you here for
tonights chat. We have a big room filled with eager fans who want to ask
you many, many questions. Let's get started.
fweakn-Gi:
blushing...blushing
Moderator: But first, Gigi, do you have any opening
words for our on-line chatters tonight?
fweakn-Gi: thakyou so much for
coming to play today guys
fweakn-Gi: your support and warm
fuzzies is more than overwhelming
fweakn-Gi: lets party
fweakn-Gi: heheheee
Moderator: Ok. Heres the first question.
fweakn-Gi: ookally
Moderator: <Mnementh> to <Moderator>: Gigi
, your character has been 'til now , well ill-defined. Where do you see
your character going in the new season ?
fweakn-Gi: I answered this one
before but i think I was in stealth mode
fweakn-Gi: I really want to become
more brave with chiana
fweakn-Gi: I want to spend some
time over the holis rediscovering my inner alien
fweakn-Gi: it's not often you get
a chance to play a character that has few limitations
fweakn-Gi: I really wanna take
full advantage of that
fweakn-Gi: keep suprising you
guys
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: <EvAIn1013> to <Moderator>: How
long does the white makeup take to put on?
fweakn-Gi: more...more
fweakn-Gi: three and a half hours
each day
fweakn-Gi: usually get picked up
around 4 in the morning
fweakn-Gi: wake at three
fweakn-Gi: try and get out of
bed...leave the shnuggly body of my boy and my puppy and my cat
fweakn-Gi: we're a close
family
fweakn-Gi: hehehehee
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: <OtakuOverload> to <Moderator>:
Gigi, how much time do you normally spend having to get mentally ready to
play Chiana?
fweakn-Gi: as the make up goes on
I invite chi in to come and play for the day
fweakn-Gi: on average you're
working on 4-5hours sleep so it's important to get focus time if you get a
chance
fweakn-Gi: usually after make-up
we have about a ten minute breakfast...in which sometimes I sneak of to my
trailer to get in a good head space for the day
fweakn-Gi: while dressing and
putting radio mics on
fweakn-Gi: sometimes you go and do
a block thru when your half made up...stocking cap on head...sometimes all
white...quite a funny site to some of the crew..hehehehe
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: <Nahla> to <Moderator>: How
would you describe your first day of shooting on the set?
fweakn-Gi:
ahhhhhh......hehehhee...BWAHHHHH.....eeeekkkkk
fweakn-Gi: something like
that
fweakn-Gi: nerve racking,
exciting, scary, sweaty
fweakn-Gi: hehehehee
fweakn-Gi: the first day of work
on farscape I did my voice warm up before I left home at three in the
morning...sat in the chair for three and a half hours...waitied around
till lunch then got told to go home
fweakn-Gi: said what did I do I
haven't even acted yet
fweakn-Gi: the ad told me the set
you are working on today has been blown up so we don't need you till
monday
fweakn-Gi: I was reassured I had
truley entered the uncharted territories
fweakn-Gi: hehehee
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: <Misfit> to <Moderator>: Gigi,
what's it like being stuck in a box with a helium farting muppet?
fweakn-Gi: how do I answer that
one
fweakn-Gi: I tell ya....nod
bad...at all...some of that scene we had the puppeter me and ryg it was
quite amusing
fweakn-Gi: and I get bad to
snuggle in a barrell with a man and a rubber
fweakn-Gi: ooppss
fweakn-Gi: that was chi poppi'n
out
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: <Dalequan> to <Moderator>:
Welcome Aboard. Your characters depth has increased every episode. Are you
pleased that Chiana's weaknesses are being examined as well as her
strengths. She has proven to be more than "Bonnie to Rygel's Clyde" in her
complexity. How difficult has it been to demonstrate these changes and
maintain Chiana's "norm"?
fweakn-Gi: Very
fweakn-Gi: initially...you get an
idea of your character and you try and fulfill it to every possible
degree
fweakn-Gi: the writers are
constantly challenging us with various scenes to give us a chance to show
all solours of the character
fweakn-Gi: I think she has
definitly changed from Durka Returns...some good some bad
fweakn-Gi: I want to make sure
each emotional choice is justified
fweakn-Gi: I also want to attempt
to translate certain chi choices as alien ones....though I must remember
the viewers must know what I'm on about...give them something solid to
connect to
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: Some love for you....
Moderator: <John> to <Moderator>: I loved
your performance in Dream a Little Dream - it really showed your range -
the high speed delivery was outstanding!
Moderator: <wombat> to <Moderator>: i'm
curious...how much of you do they usually cover with makeup? it looks like
you get less than virginia most of the time. do you get by with
tight-fitting white shirt between your top and pants or is that painted
too?
fweakn-Gi: I made sure I had heaps
of red cordial and coffee before that one
fweakn-Gi: hehehee
fweakn-Gi: perhaos a little too
much
fweakn-Gi: This was an interesting
ep
fweakn-Gi: it had lots of
challenges in it
fweakn-Gi: I haven't seen the
final cut of it...so you guys are ahead of me on this one
fweakn-Gi: I think it's one of the
first solid eps that you see some of chi's maturity and compassion for her
shipmates
fweakn-Gi: GA
fweakn-Gi: oooohh
Moderator: <LtCommanderLewis> to
<Moderator>: Hi Gigi! OK, my little sister's hero is Chiana, but she
couldn't come to the chat so she asked me to ask you 'What is your
favorite part of working on the set of FarScape?' and 'Who is your
favorite character on FarScape?'...thanks a ton Gigi, when my sister hears
that you answered her question, she is going to go magra-farbot with joy!
fweakn-Gi: it was also cool to
play with Ryg lots on this one...initially it was the first ep of series
two, by this time we had changed puppeteers
fweakn-Gi: and it was great
working with the new team
fweakn-Gi: in series two rygels
voice actually comes from off set so there were alot of takes with me
answering to tim off set as opposed to ryg sitting next to me
fweakn-Gi: My fav part of working
on farscape...hmmmm
fweakn-Gi: gee the answers don't
get any easier
fweakn-Gi: hehehe
fweakn-Gi: ummm....I think number
one on the list is the opportunity to work with such an ensemble, cast and
crew. There is alot of freedom to play. The cast and crew are amazing,
constantly testing, helping, supporting.
fweakn-Gi: my favorite
character....
fweakn-Gi: oooooooo
fweakn-Gi: well chi knows her
answer...one you haven't seen yet
fweakn-Gi: It's additionally
awsome to play such a character as an alien
fweakn-Gi: love the movement work
when it works...have to keep reminding myself it has to come from a place
of truth to work effectivly
fweakn-Gi: And you guys....meeting
and sharing and giggling and just playing
fweakn-Gi: We've been in a bit of
a bubble here down under so to tap into you guys and your comments has
been one of the main avenues in which to judge my work on
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: Send any questions you have to the
Moderator with /msg Moderator or simply double-click on the Moderator's
name in the list of names on the right side of their screen.
Moderator: <Corde> to <Moderator>: Hi
Gigi! What was it like to kiss Anthony when he's wearing that mask and
makeup? Did your lips actually touch, or was it just the makeup?
fweakn-Gi: inside info
hey???
fweakn-Gi: you might have to ask
ant about that one
fweakn-Gi: hhhhehehehee
fweakn-Gi: yes, but briefly..to
get down to the juice of it
fweakn-Gi: his tentra is awsome to
play with as you may have seen in some of the promos
fweakn-Gi: it's easy to get to
cause with all the prostetics it gets a little tricky to locate what's
actually where..hehehheee
fweakn-Gi: GA
fweakn-Gi: I think you guys are
really gonna get a kick out of some of the up and coming eps
Moderator: <wombat> to <Moderator>:
okay...so who came up with the delightful head movements and sultry voice
that chiana uses so well? was that all given to you, or did you invent
some (all?) of it?
fweakn-Gi: Initially I went into
the audition and said..."I know she's an alien...how much do you want me
to endow her with alien characteristic"...they replied..."we just wanna
see if you can act"...then I was nervous
fweakn-Gi: initially I played her
very human like in auditions and recalls
fweakn-Gi: it wasn't untill the
make up test that I realised the extent of the look
fweakn-Gi: it was on the first day
that they didn't use me...I asked to go and play in my room in the make up
and cosi
fweakn-Gi: slowly..I started with
breath work..the movements came from there....
fweakn-Gi: the contact lenses
additionally helped cause they are tunnel vision, causing my head to turn
more than what it would usually
fweakn-Gi: the first scene I shot
was the one with Ben and Salis...where they locked her up so alot of the
character grew from there...from the crew glances, from the cuffs from,
being locked in a cell
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: <MarylandJKoba> to <Moderator>:
Hi, Gigi! Are we going to find out more about Chi's brother as the season
goes on?
fweakn-Gi: What ep are you guys up
to...*?
fweakn-Gi: 8?
Moderator: We are up to ahhhh....hold on.
fweakn-Gi: We find out alot more
of chi's past including the connections she had with her brother....i
think it helps to explain alot about chi and her mannerisms
Moderator: Home on the Remains. Out of their Minds
airs next Friday.
fweakn-Gi: cool
fweakn-Gi: so the did the D'argo
and chi fling come as a bit of a suprise to you guys?
Moderator: Oh. Sorry. Dream A Little Dream was the
last ep. aired.
fweakn-Gi: ohh gotcha
fweakn-Gi: geez you guys are gonna
love what scaperlands got in store for you..hehehhehee
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: <OboeCrazy> to <Moderator>: To
Gigi... Your character has gone through some intense changes since you
joined Farscape. What has been the hardest to portray as an actress? (and
your doing a wonderful job BTW!)
fweakn-Gi: I think the hardest
thing about some of the intense changes is attemting you justify it for
you guys
fweakn-Gi: so you can have a clear
idea of where they have come from
fweakn-Gi: It's been tricky to
keep chi the fun loving adventure hunter that she is when big emotional
scenes come about
fweakn-Gi: but it's always an
awsome experience to try and meet the writers and the viewers
needs....
fweakn-Gi: sometimes we shoot
three or four eps at a time and do adr for another....
fweakn-Gi: it gets a little
confusing when your jumping back and forward to remember you characters
emotional journey
fweakn-Gi: the writers offer
fantastic circumstances for the character to dive into......learn..learn
and learn some more
fweakn-Gi: GA
Moderator: <riddley> to <Moderator>: who
involved with Farscape (actor, writer, producer, director, puppeteer,
whatever) have you felt you've learned the most from, and what have you
learned?
fweakn-Gi: It's fantastic because
there are four directors to play with
fweakn-Gi: Their experience and
craftmanship is great to tap into and they are constantly challenging you
and seeing how far you can take your character and justify it at the same
time.
fweakn-Gi: Right from the
beginning Ben has been a huge help
fweakn-Gi: I had most of my scenes
in the first ep. with him so he was probably the cast member that
introduced me into the technical side.
fweakn-Gi: He is a *very* patient
actor and a talented on at that!
fweakn-Gi: All the actors are
really supportive with the long hours of the prostetics make up and the
extensive time it takes on checks between a scene
fweakn-Gi: we constantly help each
other out on set if barriers arrive within a scene or within a character's
emotional journeys
fweakn-Gi: All the writers are
unbelievable and very welcoming, you can always go up to their hang out
and chat over scenes and what they want you to do with them
fweakn-Gi: They also offer a lot
of freedom within the writing for instance initially Neri was my
sister.
fweakn-Gi: I had a chat to Kemper
about it. I was going over lines at home and didn't seem to be connecting
to the sister choice, so I decided I'd much around with the idea of having
a brother and instantly raw emotions arose.
fweakn-Gi: We had a bit of a chat
the next day and he gave me the ok
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <mmilam> to <Moderator>: Do you
fear becomming a sex object?
fweakn-Gi: What's that?????
fweakn-Gi: I get scared more of
the idea that people will confuse Chiana with Gigi
fweakn-Gi: A lot of Chiana's
manerisms are motivated from what she knows best, how she has been brought
up and how she has been treated in the past
fweakn-Gi: I was having a chat to
Ben the other day, getting nervous over one of the up and coming scenes
that involved Chiana being sexually provocative
fweakn-Gi: Ben laughed... and said
something similar to......."Well that's Chi for ya, its what her alien
race do best.... on earth she would be considered a tralk... but in space
it seems to go down ok"
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <kronos2000> to <Moderator>:
Gigi, do you have any idea of the profound following you have here in the
States?
fweakn-Gi: nope
fweakn-Gi: I get a hint of it when
I get a chance to tap into the chat rooms and the sites, usually then I'm
too busy crying or handshaking to realise the extent of it.
fweakn-Gi: It's a lot for one
little girl to fathom.
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <CraisLover> to <Moderator>:
Gigi, what do you do to maintain your figure and your health?
fweakn-Gi: Lots of Coke and
Cigarettes.....giggle giggle... just kidding I do Thai Boxing when I can
fit it in and working just seems to keep me on my toes. You have to be
pretty healthy and fit to keep up with the schedule
fweakn-Gi: My puppy helps keep me
fit too
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: Well. It's almost time to wrap up. But, we
have a bunch more questions Gigi. Are you willing to stay a few more
microts?
fweakn-Gi: Play on!!!!!!!
Moderator: Cool. I'm sure the fans would love that.
Moderator: <Jayce66> to <Moderator>: With
all your interaction with writers and directors on Farscape, have you
given any thought to writing or directing? Or are you an actor first,
foremost and forever?
fweakn-Gi: At present acting is my
passion and has been for a long time. I do write a lot of poetry and a few
rough scripts when I get a chance but in later years I'm interesting in
diving into other arenas of the industry
fweakn-Gi: At the moment I'm
writing some lyrics to maybe later record with some friends
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Centuryprime> to <Moderator>:
Before Farscape where you a fan of SCI-FI?
fweakn-Gi: I was more into the
fantasmagorical than SciFi
fweakn-Gi: The Dark Crystal
anything that involved faeries or pixies, elves or goblins.
fweakn-Gi: Now I have no chance
but to fully explore the unchartered territories and am loving doing
it!
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Dalequan> to <Moderator>:
"Taking The Stone" was an emotionally charged episode for Chiana and her
behavior reminded me of a teenager dealing with alot of "heavy" issues in
their life while the "adults" ignore her crys for help or just don't see
them. Was this intentional and is it a "clue" to Chiana's age range?
fweakn-Gi: It was fantastic to
have a chance to explore Chiana's back story
fweakn-Gi: I don't think Chi
herself, really realises how old she is, she's never really kept
track.
fweakn-Gi: To Chiana most things
in life can be manipulated, won over, toyed with. It is the first time you
see Chiana's raw emotions to something that it really special to
her.
fweakn-Gi: It was fantastic
exploring her vulnerability and trying to come up with different
colours/degrees of grief and how to deal with it, or how not to deal with
it.
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Athena> to <Moderator>: What
does your screen name mean?
fweakn-Gi: It was a late night and
you know I can't spell
fweakn-Gi: No, I actually spent
extensive hours workshopping it.......I'm a nervous wreck
really....doesn't it show???? hee hee hee
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Tornado-Jackson> to
<Moderator>: Gigi, how does playing an extraterrestrial alien
compare to your other acting roles?
fweakn-Gi: It's give me artistic
license to let the imagination play. At the moment I'm auditioning as much
as I can to remember how humans act. I keep getting weird looks in the
audition room when Chi suddenly takes over with an odd head turn or a
little giggle.
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Husdagri> to <Moderator>: How
often do you get a chance to look at the SCI-FI Farscape bulletin board?
Do you ever watch us rant?
fweakn-Gi: As much as I can, in
the last few weeks its been really hard wrapping up on Farscape and
continuing all the ADR
fweakn-Gi: I'm endeavouring to
jump on more in the hollies, if I can only remember my password
fweakn-Gi: I also have been trying
to play at the Chiana Shrine but I haven't figured out how to get a
password from that site but I do sit in on some chats......little do you
know who's lurking!
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Hubacean> to <Moderator>:
Gigi: now that Farscape is in Australia, do you get recognized yet?
fweakn-Gi: Chi hasn't come on yet
here, but when she does I think people are going to have a hard time
matching the Gi with the Chi
fweakn-Gi: Three and a half hours
in the chair can make anyone look gorgeous
fweakn-Gi: hee hee hee
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Qarc> to <Moderator>: If there
is a balance between GOOD and Evil, then perhaps Chiana walks a very fine
line. That she's a killer, we know. Just how dark would you like to carry
this character?
fweakn-Gi: Gigi wants to
tell...... but Chi won't let her.
fweakn-Gi: A quiet warning....keep
an eye on her
fweakn-Gi: The calm before the
storm
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <MsBean> to <Moderator>: I love
the relationship between Chiana and John. How would you like to see that
developed?
fweakn-Gi: I think it really has
to be kept open to interpretation. You have seen the intense chemistry
that has arisen in a few different situations, those being brother/sister,
father/daughter and the one we shall leave alone :)
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Xeddicus> to <Moderator>: The
question to end ALL questions: Chiana vs. Aeryn, the winner is? :)
fweakn-Gi: vs. in what sense????
Who says we need John anyway!
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <kronos2000> to <Moderator>:
Gigi, do you have any idea of the profound following you have here in the
States?
Moderator: Sorry. asked already.
fweakn-Gi: I'm waiting to see in
August
fweakn-Gi: I'm scared and
frightened and excitied and giggling
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Tom17> to <Moderator>: Gigi,
what do u like the most about Chiana
fweakn-Gi: She is a lot more
courageous than I am, she is truly out for the adventure, to taste the
spirit. Her impulse sometimes surprises me.
fweakn-Gi: When I do lines at home
without the make up on, I look um.... not so impressive, and quite odd in
fact. As soon as I get to the set and have the full Chiana get up on I
know its time to play
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Hermione> to <Moderator>: Hi
Gigi Question: After now a full season finished do you feel closer to
Chiana more protective of her as a character?
fweakn-Gi: I get scared sometimes
that I take her alien characteristics for granted and I don't use them to
their full extent.
fweakn-Gi: In some aspects I feel
like we share the same breath, in others I know our instincts are at
opposite ends of the spectrum
fweakn-Gi: Over the break I'm
going to try and watch the episodes from series one to series two to get
the big picture and to see how far I can go with her and the new
material
fweakn-Gi: go
Moderator: <darlan> to <Moderator>: Gigi,
a lot of people have described the relationship between Chi and Aeryn as
big/little sister. Do you see it that way?
fweakn-Gi: (I only get protective
when Ben starts doing the Chiana bum wiggle around the set heheheh)
fweakn-Gi: stealing my
moves!
fweakn-Gi: Claud and I want to try
and display different forms of how women interact with each other,
initially the easy option was to have them at each others throats all the
time. There is really a lot more to it and we hope to explore that more in
series three.
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Bruno> to <Moderator>: Bruno:
Dating game question... if I come to the Con... what would I have to do to
get your attention?
fweakn-Gi: Surprise and delight
me!!!!! Visit Tiffany's first!!!!!!
fweakn-Gi: just teasing ;)
fweakn-Gi: show me around the good
op shops
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <OfficerAerynSun> to
<Moderator>: I know that Chi has had a difficult childhood,
especially living on the streets. We saw a glimpse of Aeryn's past in "The
Way We Weren't" and it really revealed a lot. Will we be seeing such an
episode based on Chi? And if so will we be seeing a dramatic change in Chi
afterwards?
Moderator: We have about 5 minutes left for the chat.
Please send any questions you have to the Moderator with /msg Moderator or
simply double-click on the Moderator's name in the list of names on the
right side of their screen.
fweakn-Gi: yes, in the up and
coming eps. you find out a lot about Chiana's history, you probably will
sense changes or realise why she has such mannerisms in the first
place.
fweakn-Gi: Quite often Chi doesn't
react as humans would, sometimes hurting the one she is closest
too.
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <D-Eclipse> to <Moderator>:
What's your favorite ep of this season? You needn't spoil a thing, except
well... the number of the episode of course:) <g>
fweakn-Gi: 14 is one of my favs...
17 should be a goodie and the cliff hanger is one to watch out
for!!!!!
fweakn-Gi: duh!!!! he he
hee
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: <Caliban> to <Moderator>: :Gigi
do you find it a challenge or just more fun to interact with the
alien-puppet creations of Farscape?
fweakn-Gi: The aliens are great
because they make me feel comfortable with my choices and they encourage
me to really explore. They are great to work off stimulus wise, quite
often after a scene is finished I'll turn to the puppet and wait for them
to respond on how they thought the scene went.
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: And our last question for the night...
Moderator: <notsoEvil-ed> to <Moderator>:
what have you been doing so far during your break from farscape?
fweakn-Gi: ADR - (dubbing over
)
fweakn-Gi: interviews
fweakn-Gi: shoots
fweakn-Gi: trying to get my
friends to forgive me for not speaking to them for the past year and
half....with some just reminding them who I am
fweakn-Gi: playing in the park,
fire twirling and working on these lyrics.
fweakn-Gi: .....and trying to
remember my password
fweakn-Gi: ga
Moderator: Before we become unmoderated, be sure to
tune in Friday, July 7 at 9PM ET for an all new episode of Farscape, Out
of their Minds.
Moderator: Thank you Gigi for joing us tonight. Do you
have any final words for our chatters tonight?
fweakn-Gi: Guys words cannot
describe the giggles you have given me, the tears you have cunjred from me
the shakes you put in my hands....
fweakn-Gi: Thankyou for helping me
to realise that all you need to do in life is dream the life, live the
dream, giving me courage when all seemed so faraway
fweakn-Gi: reassuring me that if
you have a good heart, work your ass of and really love your profession
you can go a long way
fweakn-Gi: making a little gal's
heart pound
fweakn-Gi: love the life you live,
hehehelive the life you love....
fweakn-Gi: sorry to sound
corny...told you words couldn't describe
fweakn-Gi: hope to see you all in
the states, if not sooner than later
fweakn-Gi: all my faeriest of
kisses and warmest of fuzzies
fweakn-Gi: signing out
...:)...;)
fweakn-Gi: Gi
Moderator: Thanks Gigi. You were awesome tonight. I'm
sure the fans appreciated you taking the time out to chat. Now what
out...we are going to become unmoderated.
Moderator: And thank you all for coming to tonight's
chat. I will make the the room unmoderated now.
Corde: Thanks so much, Gi! We love you!
ZenBridge: Gigi - Bright Blessings, lovely lady and
thank you for spending time with us!!
Cristin: Thank you Gigi!!
Hermione: Thanks Gigi for a GREAT Chat EnJoy!!! your
Vacation
Kuliana: Aloha & Mahalo Gigi... Fire twirling????
Is that like fire knife dancing??? Cool :)
slidecat: THANKS GIGI! IT WAS FUN SEE YA IN CALI!!!
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