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on 6th Marie Claire Conference puts, as always, at the top of the agenda the issue of equality and representation of women in the centers of decision-making and business.
However, this year she made an important intervention by trying to provide information and knowledge on how to cope more effectively as citizens and as women in an ever-changing world.
With the help of expert speakers from each field, the Marie Claire Power Trip tries to stimulate, inspire and give us some conclusions as a compass for our professional, social and personal development.
As part of the 6th Marie Claire Power Trip the actress Nathalie Emmanuel spoke with the Editor In Chief of Marie Claire Greece, Galatea Laskaraki, about women changing things in the entertainment industry.
The actress started her acting career at the age of 10, playing the role of Nala in the play The Lion King. Since then he has starred in several TV series including Misfits, Game of Thrones and Four Weddings and a Funeral.
Thanks to her performance as Missandei nominated for an Emmy Award, while for the same role he collected six nominations for the best performance from the Screen Actors Guild of America. He was also nominated twice for an Emmy for his role in the series Die Hart.
The actress stars this year, in the most important moment of her career so far, in Megalopolis by Francis Ford Coppola, which premiered a few days ago at the Cannes Film Festival with Adam Driver.
At the same time, she continues to be a dynamic voice for equality and inclusion in the male-dominated field of showbiz.
After a small review of the achievements of the actress, the conversation began about her participation in Megalopolis.
“I never thought I would be a part of such a production. It’s surreal, I’m a little in denial. I’m still processing it, actually.”
For his collaboration with Francis Ford Coppola
“I read that he had this idea for years. To be part of such an idea, for many years, after a lot of processing is a big challenge.
He is very unpredictable. You arrive on set and you don’t know what’s going to happen. Sometimes everything is too expensive. You never know what will happen. This keeps you from getting hung up. It was an amazing experience. I doubt I’ll live it again.”
For her role as Julia in the film
“I play the daughter of the mayor, who represents the tradition and older systems of how to manage a city. He taught his daughter history, Latin, brought her up in a traditional way, but she did not find her love.
He left that life and learned that the way you see the world doesn’t match what you were taught, so you have to follow your own path, even if the people you love don’t agree.
I think this is a generous decision. I’m connecting with Julia on this feature. “
For the new cult film, “The Killer” where he will participate in the fall and his collaboration with John Woo
“Working with two pioneers of cinema in one year is very exciting. It’s also a pleasure to work with John Woo. It’s also a big responsibility to be the female lead in his film. I can’t say much, but John “danced ” with the camera. He also takes care of the emotional world of the characters. He is an amazing director.”
“I’m not afraid to try new things”
For the roles he has done so far, which are dynamic, admits that he is less adventurous in his life than his characters.
“In King Arthur things are not real, but as a man I will try anything. I am not afraid to try or even afraid, if I know it is safe I will try it.”
Nathalie Emmanuel started working as an actress since she was 10 years old and admits that it is a lot of fun. At this point he talked about the support from his mother, who never left him alone, but did not allow him to neglect school.
“When he started high school he was stricter. He said yes to parties that didn’t interfere with classes and school.
Because of his absence from acting and his work in sales
“My mom always told me that I should have a job. I work as a salesman. The pay wasn’t good, but I got the chance to audition.
Then I thought I could use my time to be creative. I left school early and at that time I was wondering if I could start again. Then came the role for Game of Thrones.
For his participation in Games of Thrones
“I am a big fan of the series. I saw the announcement of the casting. I called my manager and he told me that I have an audition. It has been 5 years since the end of the Show. I feel like it’s a big part of my life. As the years have passed and I’ve matured as a woman and a person, I feel like a lot has happened since then.
We talked to the rest of the cast. We are all very full of experience. That’s why we don’t see each other often, but every time we do it’s like a day never passed.”
For the roles currently given to women
“I believe we can always do better. I feel blessed. I always play dynamic and special girls. It’s great, to show it to the world. However, we must always want. However, this is not true. We may be wrong. We are human beings.
It is very difficult, women know this, you must always be kind, good, calm. But I believe it is slowly changing. “
Including the pay gap in the world of showbiz
“It’s difficult in the film industry to achieve equality and easily. Most of the salaries are based on publicity and how famous a person is. I want to be part of the change, but the way they do it is specific They have a budget and they think “how many people will see this artist?”. but people are very comfortable with low paid and annoying women.
Women do the same or more work and are not paid the same. Unfortunately, it has a lot to do with how popular someone is. “.
For the new generation and the future
“I am very optimistic. I feel that the young people are very active. They don’t need someone to tell them what to do. They started and did it. I’m younger and less afraid. They have different ways of thinking and how to make decisions and other ways and perspectives.
One thing I want to do as a producer is to bring diversity not only to what I love. I hope I can use my privilege for something better.
I firmly believe that women will change the world – even if there are many “guards” at the “gates of the world”. For example, I’m of different descent (from Britain and the Caribbean) and it’s still challenging how I’m treated in some situations, in terms of equality, discrimination etc.’