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T.V WEEK. - What's it like working with a big hollywood star like Eric Bana?
BELINDA - Eric's just lovely. I don't really think of him as a Hollywood star - he's just an incredibly talented, gracious, kind man. No pretence; he's just Eric.
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TV WEEK - did you get on during the shoot?
BELINDA - Yeah. we'd already met him before the film, but I found myself hanging out with Eric and his gorgeous family quite a bit during my spare time. We'd amuse ourselves on set by singing daggy eighties songs.
TV WEEK - Was there anyone else you really bonded with on The Nugget (out october 17th)?
BELINDA - All of them, really. We all hung ot together after hours and became very close. You couldn't find a more decent bunch of people. I knew Steve Curry before the film, but we became very close during filming and he's been a wonderful friend ever since. "cuz" rocks.
TV WEEK - Did your tv carrer help you prepare for bring in a film?
BELINDA - Absolutely. You kearn so much so quickly with television. You become very comfortable with the cameras and working with different people, and thats a hugh advantage when embarking on your first film.
TV WEEK - Did you find the shoot gruelling?
BELINDA - I didn't find it gruelling at all, but them i didn't have as much to do as the boys. I found the atmosphere to be quite relaxed.
TV WEEK - The Nugget was filmed in Mudgee in centra; New South Wales. Did you like being in the country?
BELINDA - I went to Mudgee a little earlier and hung out with the locals, just to feel the rythm of the town and it's lovely people. mudgee is lovely and I really enjoyed my time there. It felt like a little holiday sometimes, exploring new territory with peace and quiet and freash air.
TV WEEK - Did you like your character Cheryl?
BELINDA - Yeah, Cheryl's ballsy. I love playing ballsy women.
TV WEEK - Any more movies for you in the future?
BELINDA - Yes, absolutely. I've got the bug now.
TV WEEK - What would be your dream role and your dream co-star?
BELINDA - Fanny Brice in Funny Girl. I think John Travolta would make a great co-star. He's still my favourite.
TV WEEK - Would you go back to series TV?
BELINDA - If the right role came up.
TV WEEK - What would you do if you stumbled across a huge fortune?
BELINDA - Set up everyone in my family first and them buy myself a New York apartment and a villa in the south of France.
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