OnlineHost : Louise Sorel (Vivian, DAYS OF OUR LIVES), the winner of Digest's Outstanding Supporting Actress Award, joins Soap Opera Digest Online to talk about Vivian's latest schemes, her new relationship with Stefano and answer the questions you've been dying to ask. Welcome Louise Sorel!
SODlive : Welcome Louise Sorel!
SODlive2 : Hello, I thank you all for being here today.
Question : How are you Louise?
SODlive2 : I'm alive and well and happy to be in NY
Question : Louise, do you like playing Vivian?
SODlive2 : I love it!
Comment : I think you are such an amazing actress. I really admire
your work.
SODlive2 : thank you
Question : Why did Vivian hate Carly so much. Even when she stole
Nicky from her and wanted to destry her relationship with Lawrence in
the first place? {:-)
SODlive2 : do you mean Viv stole Nicky or Carly?
Question : How does Vivian working with the new kate
SODlive2 : She's very very nice and we're just starting to get into
the intensity of the relationship and I'm enjoying it
Question : How does it feel to be out of Jail?!!!haha
SODlive2 : Well, it's freeing (Louise laughs) and I can have my nails
done.
Comment : My husband wanted me to tell you he loved your episode in
Star Trek. He's a big fan.
SODlive2 : Thank you I thought the episode was very touching
Question : how long have you work on days of our lives
SODlive2 : I've been on Days four years
Question : Louise, do you like to play a villian?
SODlive2 : I dont feel I'm playing a villain, I'm playing a woman
who's just determined to get what she wants
Comment : I have always loved your acting-I used to watch SB because
of you!
SODlive2 : thank you, i appreciate that, I loved Augusta
Question : Louise, when does Viv expose Sami?
SODlive2 : I don't know the answer and I don't know if Viv is the one
who will expose her
Question : do you live in ny?
SODlive2 : I've just bought an apartment in NY, so I'm now what they
call bi-coastal
Question : Louise, I recently saw you in an old episode of Charlie's
Angels. What was it like working on that show?
SODlive2 : I had a good time on that. There was a good cast of guest
stars on that show
Question : what is more difficult to play...ordinary scenes or very
over the top scenes?
SODlive2 : My entire life is over the top.
Question : Are you happy playing a villian? SODlive2 : Is anybody happy? But yes I like doing villainous things, don't you?
Question : Will Vivian ever realize Ivan's worth?
SODlive2 : Yes, but I'll never give him a raise.
Question : When will you and Ivan get together?
SODlive2 : How do you know we haven't ?
Question : Hi Louise! How did you ever get over any stagefright you
may have had?
SODlive2 : If you don't have stage fright, go back to the drawing
board. It's adrenalin. Every actor I've ever known who's worth his salt
has stage fright.
Question : what about Kate, I know you won't let her get the best of
you :)))))
SODlive2 : No, if I only knew what the best of me was, would I be here?
Comment : i j ust have to say, your work brings so much fun to the show.
Question : Do you ever get fed up with some of the silly things Soap
Opera writers make you do?
SODlive2 : If you get fed up, then you should look for other work
Comment : You are such a great villan. I usually hate them but you
are so fun and likeable, even as a "bad guy"
SODlive2 : I'm thrilled, I really appreciate that.
Question : vivian, sure love ya. Is billy comming back?
SODlive2 : I don't know. It's been suggested.
Question : Will Viv team up with Laura again to destroy Kate?
SODlive2 : I hope the fans understand we are not withholding
information. We simply don't know until we get scripts.
Question : you have such a refined accent (even on S B ) where did you
grow up
SODlive2 : I haven't. But my mother was born in Egypt and had British
schooling.
Question : How had Vivian been in Salem so long and never seen Stefano? And how did she come to call him Rudolfo?
SODlive2 : How, indeed.
SODlive2 : It was explained on the show. First she had a tiny lobotomy, and then mistook Stefano for a hat.
Question : Louise (my mom's name): do you have any say-so about your
hair and make-up? How did it feel to be bald?
SODlive2 : Why do you have some suggestions about hair and makeup?
Basically, we make our own decisions, but I'm open. As for being bald:
cool.
Comment : I THING VIVIAN IS THE BEST CHARACTER ON DAYS, YOU NEED A
BIGGER STORY LINE . YOU ARE MY HERO . WHEN I GROW UP I WANT TO BE LIKE
VIV, CUNNING AND FUNNY. KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK
SODlive2 : THANK YOU, THANK YOU, THANK YOU!
OnlineHost : What's it like to work with John Aniston?
SODlive2 : Pleasant, calm, and sweet.
Question : Do you know if Michael and Crystal ever found their dog?
SODlive2 : No, they didn't
Question : Was the woman in jail with you really a man dressed up like
a woman?
SODlive2 : Your guess is as good as mine
Comment : I'm hoping Vivien will get another story like that time in
the elevator with Kate. It's nice to see that side of her--you know,
being vulnerable.
SODlive2 : So do I, thank you very much
Question : I'm not familar with your previous work, could you tell me
what you did before Days?
SODlive2 : If I had the time to tell you, I'd be dead by now. A lot of
Movies of theWeek, theater... and primetime guest starring, plus Santa
Barbara and One Life to Live
Comment : i can't see everyone hating you so much,when you are so
sweetie. just look at stefano he's the man that people should really
hate.
SODlive2 : I think you have excellent taste and i think Stefano does
have his charming moments
Question : Will Big Bertha ever make another appearance? kidding, but
in seriousness, do u work out a lot or are u naturally fit?
SODlive2 : Last part first: I THINK about working out; and do to some
extent. thank you.
SODlive2 : As for big bertha, how do you feel about her?
Comment : Louise...you add such "spunk" to Days. your character always makes me laugh....thanks for making one of my favorite shows so entertaining
Question : Whatever happened with the friendship between Viv and Laura
SODlive2 : We still see each other, we had dinner the other night in
NY
Question : Do you miss working with Crystal Chappell, Michael Sabatino, and Erik Von
Detten?
SODlive2 : Yes. We had a very nice rapport and a lot of laughs.
Question : Will they be giving vivian a new love interest anytime soon?
SODlive2 : That's my Question!
Question : Why is Ivan so loyal? Why doesn't he get the picture that
Viv's not interested??
SODlive2 : It's written in his contract, and his English isn't so good
Question : Do you find Vivian a fun character to play?
SODlive2 : Absolutement.
Question : are you and Ivan friends off the set-you two seem to get
along so well on the screen-I was curious to know if it was off the set
as well.
SODlive2 : It's great, except when he disobeys me.
Question : Louise, what has been your favorite storyline on Days?
SODlive2 : Days has been on for 30 years, and I've only been there for
four, so I've missed a lot... I think the most fun I had was burying
Carly alive
Comment : LOUISE I THINK YOU PLAY THE BEST VILLAINESS EVER!!! I
ALSO
LOVE YOUR RAPPORT WITH 'IVAN'
SODlive2 : Thank you !
Question : how much input do you have on your storylines?
SODlive2 : I'm only an actor.
Question : Will the lady in white be unveil soon?
SODlive2 : Yes.
Question : If you are bi-coastal now, how many days a week do you work
on Days?
SODlive2 : It's like any show, it fluctuates, depending on your story.
Question : Will Viv ever interact with any others in Salem, such as
possibly more with John whom is your nephew?
SODlive2 : Again, those are the writers' decisions.
Comment : No offense, but the funniest seens was when you had fish
guts on you, via Kate.
SODlive2 : No offense, but I was nauseous for three days.
Question : what would you like to have happen with Vivian on Days?
SODlive2 : Every actor creates a storyline in their head. I had an
idea for something but they really hire us to act, not to write.
Question : Did they shave you head a couple of years ago...when Viv
was about to get a labotomy? Or was it just make-up? I couldn't tell.
SODlive2 : Yes, and I went right to the bank with the $2 million they
paid me.
Question : What is it like working with Alison Sweeney?
SODlive2 : She's very bright and quick and I enjoy her.
Question : Do you have a favorite memory from SANTA BARBARA?
SODlive2 : That makes me weepy. From day one, my relationship with Nic
Coster, Dame Judith Anderson, Nancy Grahn and Judith McConnell was
profound and continues.
Question : Did you ever meet John Aniston's daughter Jennifer?
SODlive2 : Yes, very briefly at the theater. She's adorable.
Question : Do you ever get tired being the bad girl?
SODlive2 : I didn't know I was a bad girl. Is there something you know
that I don't.
Question : Is your character Vivian at all like you?
SODlive2 : Have you been listening?
Question : How long have you been acting?
SODlive2 : What century is this?
Question : How did you get the part of Vivian on "Days" did you have
to audition, or did an agent call and offer you the part?
SODlive2 : They offered it to me.
Question : Will Vivian ever get over Victor?
SODlive2 : Did the Pope ever get over Catholicism?
Question : Do you think that Vivian knows who the father of Sami's
baby is?
SODlive2 : Of course, it's definitely Spock.
Question : Who's better in bed -- Victor or Stefano?
SODlive2 : Victor in the winter; Stefano in spring.
Comment : Louise somewhere in soap land that has to be a good man for
Vivian You just haven't found him yet. Or he hasn't found Viv yet
SODlive2 : Never mind Soapland, what about real life?
Question : When are you coming to southern NJ?
SODlive2 : Are you single?
Question : Do people you meet react to you as if you really are Vivian
and if so, how do you handle those reactions?
SODlive2 : You mean, I'm not?
Question : Are we going to see more of Vivian in a front burner story?
SODlive2 : thank you
Comment : Your performance today was hillarious, I luv watching your
work.
Comment : Have you ever been to Vermont?
SODlive2 : Yes, in the moonlight.
Question : How would you like to do DAYS live???
SODlive2 : You mean we're not?
Question : The comedy you and Ivan do is wonderful...have you done
comedy before?
SODlive2 : Yes, I have done a lot of comedy, and I've read Norman
Cousins.
Question : How does the Woman in White breathe under that veil?
SODlive2 : She doesn't.
Question : Loved your work with Nancy Grahn, what is she doing and
will you work together again?
SODlive2 : She's been writing, she's been working on Murder One, and
I'd love to work with her again.
Comment : Hi Louise: I remember that you played Helen Kimble sister
on the old Fugitive series back in the mid- sixties. How was David
Janssen to work with? You played a great part as you do now!
Question : Hi Louise, thanks for donating to our auction. (She was at
the fX studios this morning!) Any other charities in your life?
SODlive : We've got time for just one more question...
Question : Where you every on one life to lives?
SODlive : Thank you Louise Sorel for joining us today! Thanks also
to the fans online!
SODlive2 : Thank you all for being here today. I really enjoyed doing
this. Let's do it again.
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(Thanks to Dana Dietz for sending me this chat.)
SODlive2 : Take that off online immediately.
SODlive2 : David Janssen was totally charming.
SODlive2 : Children's Cancer Foundation and the Celebrity Action
Council for Women's Rehabilitation and just about every animal
protection group on the planet.
SODlive2 : Yes, I played Judith Sanders, attorney at law.