Inspiration from the Stars

Interview with Clarissa Fadeda

FabMo met Clarissa Fadeda
(pronounced Fey-da-dey) on the set of
Turbo Girls III.

FM: Congratulations on becoming a new mother, Clarissa.

CF: You’re welcome.

FM: Was it a shock to learn you were having twins?

CF: No, I’m a twin myself. I’m a Gemini.

FM: What are your twins called?

CF: Pulse and Lentil.

FM: Are they girls?

CF: Of course they're girls – why would I call them Pulse and Lentil if they were boys?

FM: Yes, sorry.

CF: That would just be cruel…

FM: There haven’t been any pictures released yet. Are your twins identical?

CF: Yes they are – I’ve always said, if you’re gonna have twins, you should have identical ones. That way they'll go through life always having someone to be their stand-in. You can dress them the same, which looks really cute and it saves money too. If you buy two of everything, Dolce & Gabana Baby give you a discount.

FM: I didn’t realize that.

CF: I always think about stuff like that. People think because I’ve got all this money, I’m above it all, but I’m still just little ol' Clary from the block.

FM: Would you like to have more children?

CF: Yeah sure – children are my life. Next I want a set of boy twins.

FM: It must be difficult – juggling twins and filming a movie.

CF: I’d never juggle the twins! That would be sick!

FM: Sorry.

CF: And besides, I couldn’t do that when I'm filming. I have to concentrate on my lines.

FM: I hear you have a book coming out, Clarissa?

CF: Yes, I do. I’m very proud of it. It’s about my philosophy of Momhood.

FM: What’s the book called?

CF: ‘Clary’s Cradles.’ I’m gonna to do a follow-up called ‘Buggies of Blessings.’

FM: Could you tell us a little about your philosophy?

CF: Well – I believe that children are our future. Teach them well and let them lead the way. Then you’ve got to show them all the beauty they possess inside.

FM: They’re beautiful words, Clarissa.

CF: Yeah – they just came to me.

FM: When is your book due out?

CF: It should be ready in a couple of months. Just in time for my babies’ arrival.

FM: Arrival?

CF: Yeah – they’re not here yet. They got delayed – legal problems. My agent says it’ll be okay though. He says they'll get them here before the movie's over so I can keep them on set.

FM: So you won’t have to be apart from them.

CF: Yeah, sure. And I’ve got them two little director’s chairs, you know. With ‘Turbette’ written on the back.

FM: That’s a lovely idea.

CF: Yeah, I thought so. My agent says the babies might be a bit small for the chairs at first, so I’m going to have ‘TurbetteMobile’ painted on their trailer.

FM: What is the one thing you wish for your children, Clarissa?

CF: I really wish they could’ve been here for Turbo Girls II. That would’ve been really special. Then it would’ve been Turbo Girls II and the two Turbettes! I asked the Producer if he could change the name, but he said he couldn’t call the film the same as last year coz people would get confused.

FM: I see. Thank you for speaking to us, Clarissa, and good luck with the film.

CF: Can I go now?

Clarissa Fadeda’s Book, Three Little Miracles, is due out next month.