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From TeenMother:
Mack: Of course! I love to travel and I want to travel for the rest of my life. I'm hoping that acting in movies will bring me to new places. New Zealand would be an exciting place to film. P.S., Lovely Bones was a good book!
From Safiya19:
Mack: I can't let it get to me. A lot of people think they know a lot about me but they really don't. Nobody even knows the beginning of what my life is about, so things that people say about me are assumptions that they make. They really don't know the background behind things I do or how I act. I mean, someone can read something about me or look at a picture of me and get the wrong impression becaues they don't know the information behind it, or what really happened, so the assumptions people make are really just that: assumptions. I keep that in mind and it helps a lot.
From MysticalLucie:
Mack: Favorite perfumes: Calvin Klein's In 2U, Britney Spears's Fantasy, and Adidas for Women are my three favorites.
Colors I wear the most: Mostly shades like black, gray and white. I also wear blue quite often and occasionally pink! But mostly shades.
Colors in my decor: Nothing really specific. I don't think there's anything that I prefer over anything else.
Favorite Clothing Line: I like Abercrombie, American Eagle and Hollister. Also Express. Those would be my four main places.
From MackRocks47:
Mack: Never quit. You can't wait for yourself to happen, you have to go out there and make it happen. If you truly believe in something you can make it happen. Get a good agent. They cost money, but that's your first step. Your first film oppurtunities will most likely not be big, but that's how you're discovered by others. Eventually a director or a casting director will see you in a minor film/commercial/broadway, etc. and you'll get your big break.
Always be polite and professional. There are often many, many other people auditioning for the same part as you. If you're not polite or professional they won't even waste their time with you.
From SweetPeaches:
5. How would you get to the set of 7th heaven everyday to film your scenes and did you guys film the pilot at the real house, was it as big as it seems on tv?
Mack: My mom would drive me usually every day. The set of 7th Heaven was a set that they would set up and take down depending on the room.
From Bree:
Mack: My friends! I can't live without my friends, they help me through everything. I can talk to them about anything and party and hang out with them too. They're all just amazing.
From Bree:
Mack: This is a good question. I really look up to anyone who's worth learning from. If they've made a good impression and they're someone that you can learn good things from, I'd say they're my role model. There's no one really specific.
From Bree:
Mack: Lol, preppy sort of? I haven't really thought about it. I wear mostly Abercrombie, Hollister and American Eagle, so whatever you'd describe that style as.
From MysticalLucie:
Mack: No it was a wig, I wouldn't let them dye my hair. It was filmed in the US.
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Mack Mania: Hi Mack! Welcome back from Peru!
Mack Mania: How was your time in Peru? And what did Jano & you do there?
Mackenzie: Peru was amazing! We mostly spent time with Jano's friends and family, and it was cool to see a different culture. All of his friends are so great! We also went on this hike to Machu Picchu which is incredible! You should google it and look at some of the pictures.
Mack Mania: Are you excited about the new film, Ligeia? What kind of role do you play? Has filming finished?
Mackenzie: Yes, of course I'm excited for Ligeia! It's very interesting because it's more of a strange, horror movie whereas 7th Heaven, I was playing a role of a regular teenager. Yes, filming is finished, however the movie still won't be out for a while.
Mack Mania: How was your Christmas & your birthday? What did you get?
Mackenzie: Christmas and my birthday were fun! I've got a car, which is awesome! I got a bunch of jewellery, a digital photo frame, pictures, DVD's, clothes, gift cards, typical stuff.
Mack Mania: How did Jano & you celebrate New Year's Eve in Peru?
Mackenzie: We went out with a bunch of his friends for dinner and such and then we spent time with them at someone's house. It was fun!
Mack Mania: Have you heard from NYU? Whats happening with that?
Mackenzie: Yeah! I got into NYU yet I'm not completely sure if I want to go there next fall or not. I'll probably end up taking the rest of the year off, however I'm not sure yet. I'll most likely definitely be going to school in the fall.
Mack Mania: Tell us what you do as an ambassador for Child Help foundation?
Mackenzie: I give speeches, donate, influence people that these children need help. I've seen my sister Katelyn go through her sickness of Cystic Fibrosis and it just makes me want to be able to help everybody. I attend many public speakings and talk about Katelyn and our person experiences and what people can do to help.
Mack Mania: Now that you're 18yrs old, are you getting your driver's license or a car?
Mackenzie: Yes! I have my license, and a car! It's so exciting.
Mack Mania: You were chosen by Teen People as one of the Top 20 teens to change the world, how does that make you feel?
Mackenzie: Incredible! It's really a huge honor. It makes me feel like I am doing something to help in this world, and really, anybody can do something to help.
Mack Mania: What appeals to you most about New York?
Mackenzie: It's so exciting. Everything happens in New York and you can never get bored of it. I love the city life, and it's one of my favorite cities. There's so much to do!
Mack Mania: What do you see yourself doing in 2008? Any new films?
Mackenzie: Definitely. I took a year off school to do more films, and that's what I want to do. Hopefully you'll be seeing me in some huge production that is number one in the box offices!
Mack Mania: Thank you Mack! Good luck with the future plans!
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Mack Mania: You auditioned for a new role and got the part. And despite the current problems, if the movie 'Word of Mouth' goes ahead, when are you all meant to start filming it?
Mackenzie: It's supposed to start filming in January of 2008, but with the writers strike and everything, we'll see!
Mack Mania: If you get into NYU, have you thought about what you'd like to major in? What choices would you choose from?
Mackenzie: Well one of the main reasons why I applied to NYU, is because New York is the one full of theater arts, and since I'm an actress I thought it would be cool to go there. I love New York! NYC is also such a good school for everything else, so there's always things to fall back on.
Mack Mania: Katelyn is going to attend Vidal Sassoon in January 2008, what sort of school is that and what is she studying to become?
Mackenzie: Vidal Sassoon is a type of beauty school, sort of. Sassoon Salon is actually a hair salon, and from that they built off of it. They have a school to go to, which Katelyn is attending. She's going for cosmetology. Earlier in the year she took a job up in a salon and loved it, so she wants to continue that.
Mack Mania: How long have you owned Mentos now? What sort of horse is he?
Mackenzie: I've had mentos for a long time! Let's see, about ten years maybe? He's a Morro bay horse!
Mack Mania: If acting helps you travel, what places would you want to go to?
Mackenzie: Anywhere! Europe would be cool, as well as places like Australia!
Mack Mania: What is your favorite AC/DC song and album?
Mackenzie: I like Highway to Hell, but i'm not sure if its my favorite song. I also like the albums Back In Black and Highway to Hell!
Mack Mania: How many animals do you have now as pets? What are they and whats their names?
Mackenzie: Well I live on a ranch so I have a bunch of pets! Lol, I need to go count them again. I can't go through all of their names, that would take forever and I'd leave a bunch out. But let's see, I have my dogs; Molly, Space, Zac, Cleo, Gizmo, Oliver, my rat; Sweetie, my horses; Mentos, Harmony, Zena, Easy Mocha, Sugar, Baby, Fantasia, and then there's also my sister's horses (wow I'm getting confused already!), I have a bunch of chickens, a called Chance, a bunch of goats, some fish, a pig, oh and another cat named Eddie, uhhh. Haha I'm looking around my house for my pets as I type this.
Mack Mania: The 7th Heaven set was a make-shift set, how long would it take to put together a room for the house?
Mackenzie: It didn't take that long because everything was always ready to go. Maybe about.. I dunno, 15 minutes, give or take depending on the room? While the set was being changed the rest of the actors and actresses and I would just chat and hang out, occasionally practicing lines and such.
Mack Mania: Are you still auditioning for other roles despite getting the part of Jill?
Mackenzie: Well I'm not sure if you know this, but recently I was in a movie called 'Proud American' and it was filmed in San Diego. I was down there for a few days and played a 'mean girl' in it called Bree. It was definitely fun to play a mean part because Ruthie isn't necessarily mean. It was certainly a change.
Mack Mania: What has Jano been up to now that he is back from Argentina?
Mackenzie: Having fun, haha. He plays soccer on sundays and he works. He's currently thinking about going to COC, which is College of the Canyons, its a school in Santa Clarita. He wants to go and play soccer there, or get a scholarship somewhere else.
Mack Mania: If you were stuck on a deserted island, what five things would you like to have with you?
Mackenzie: Lol, good question. Well I'd like a friend. So let's say Jano. I'd bring Mentos so I could gallop away from any intruders. My cell phone so I could contact people. My laptop to listen to music and get in contact with people in case my cell phone fails. And a motor boat so Jano and I can go for a boat ride while we're waiting for people to save us. Or we could just leave ourselves.
Mack Mania: It's almost Christmas time for 2007, got any plans? What will you be doing for it?
Mackenzie: Currently, nothing! Hopefully I'll be able to go somewhere, though. We'll see.
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Mack Mania: Hello Mack! Welcome back from Madagascar! It's nice of you to chat, the fans have a lot of questions for you!
Mack Mania: All fans want to know, now that 7th Heaven has finished, what do you plan to do for the next few years?
Mackenzie: Well 7th Heaven finished around the same time I graduated from high school. So far I'm planning on taking a year off from school to travel to different places. I recently got back from my trip to Madagascar and that was incredible! I was thinking of going to visit my boyfriend in Argentina soon but I've decided not to go now. I would love to go to Europe. I also want to be in some movies and get into a different character. I played Ruthie for so long, and it's definitely time for a new character. If I am in a movie, hopefully I'll be able to travel with it, too. Then, next year (fall of 2008) I want to go to college.
Mack Mania: How did you spend your time in Madagascar and what was it like? Who did you go with?
Mackenzie: In Madagascar we did a lot! We learned about the environment and spent a ton of time learning the culture and meeting the kids of Madagascar. It was very different -- we were staying in little hut like houses that you can see in some pictures and animals would just walk by all the time! We had to take Malaria pills because Malaria has really affected Madagascar. I went with a group of kids from all over the US who I had never met before. Some of us had talked to each other a couple times before through Facebook and Myspace, but other than that I didn't know any of them. It was really fun meeting new people and we're all really good friends now and I know we'll keep in touch throughout the years!
Mack Mania: You're dating Jano, where did you guy's meet and how long have you known each other? What soccer team does he play for?
Mackenzie: Jano and I met in school. We have the same group of friends and we've all known each other for a while. He's currently in Argentina playing for a soccer team which is the amateur team for a pro team in Argentina so that's pretty exciting!
Mack Mania: If you decide to go to college, what do you think you'll major in? Got any interests?
Mackenzie: Well if I go to college I'm not exactly sure what I'd major in. I'm into ceramics, I think that's pretty cool, but it's not something I'd want to spend my life doing. I basically want to live my life as of now. I love to travel and to learn anything that I can, which is why I went to Madagascar. I really want to do anything that's worth doing. I want to go to college in the fall of 2008, but right now I want to take a break and focus on other things.
Mack Mania: If you had the power to change anything about Ruthie in 7th Heaven, what would it be?
Mackenzie: Hmm this is kind of a tough question I had to think about it for a while and I'll try my best to answer the question! I think a problem a lot of teenagers have is their decision making skills. As you get older you have to make so many decisions that can affect you, especially when it comes to dealing with your love/personal life. I think Ruthie made a lot of mistakes that she wouldn't have had to make if she just thought through things a little more. Often there were times where her parents asked her if she was sure she wanted to do this or that and she'd say yes. Then it came and stabbed her in the back. I guess you have to learn from your mistakes, but mistakes can also be avoided if you slow down and think about it a little more.
Mack Mania: What is your favorite season and episode of 7th Heaven ever and why?
Mackenzie: I definitely liked the 10th season because it was kind of a closing season for the show. A lot went on with Ruthie and the whole family and it was good to have everybody back on the set. There are a ton of episodes that I liked for many different reasons. One of them was the one about Darfur episode. When I first got the script, I had heard very little about the situation. I'm the type of person that likes to help out organizations and people and animals that are in need of help. I liked learning about what was happening in Darfur and how we could help out. It also brought attention to viewers around my age, younger, and older about the situation in Darfur. I'm glad 7th Heaven was able to make others aware of what was happening.
Mack Mania: And finally, a lot of fans would like to know that although you're taking a year long break from everything, could you see yourself ever in film or on television again in the future? Even if it was commercials?
Mackenzie: Yes! I definitely want to continue acting on-screen! I love acting and I've been doing it for so long. Although I loved 7th Heaven, I definitely need a change. I had been playing the same character for so long! I want to audition for some big screen roles and hopefully that will involve some traveling at the same time.
Mack Mania: Thank you for the interview, everyone hopes you had a fantastic time in Madagascar! Until next time, take care and enjoy your break!
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You know her as Ruthie Camden, the precocious little sister on The WB's "7th Heaven." Mackenzie Rosman took time out from her busy shooting schedule to chat with IML about playing a little sister, preparing for her teen years, and the eight special friends who live in her backyard...
IML: Hi, Mackenzie!
Mackenzie: Hi!
IML: Wow, "7th Heaven" is already in its seventh season! How do you think the show has changed since it first started airing?
Mackenzie: Well, at first, there weren't as many children and it seemed like all the kids were perfect. They did everything right and they were all younger. Then it changed because the issues the children face are changing as they get older. Like some of the older kids are getting married and moving away.
IML: How do you think your character, Ruthie, has changed?
Mackenzie: She's changed a lot. She's gone from being the youngest kid in the family -- the little girl who everybody thinks is so cute and stuff -- to not-the-youngest-kid in the family because she now has baby twin brothers. Now Ruthie is more grown-up and dealing with more adult issues.
IML: The show has gotten really popular and it seems to appeal to both kids and adults. Why do you think that is?
Mackenzie: People can really relate to what the characters are facing. People watch it and think, "Gosh, I thought that only happens to me! How did they know that?"
IML: You've got six brothers and sisters on TV. How many do you have in real life?
Mackenzie: I have an older sister named Katelyn, who is 15, and a younger brother named Chandler. He's 10.
IML: Do you guys ever get in fights?
Mackenzie: Me and Caitlin get along pretty well, but Chandler and I fight quite a bit.
IML: How do you and Chandler resolve things?
Mackenzie: By not talking to each other for the rest of the day! (laughs)
IML: Really? You don't talk things out?
Mackenzie: No, we do, eventually.
IML: Do you think it's hard for your brother and sister, with you being an actress? Is it tough for them that you're in the spotlight and they're not?
Mackenzie: No, they don't mind at all. I mean, my brother, he's done television stuff, but he just didn't like doing it as much as I do. Caitlin's just not interested in it.
IML: Do you ever wish you had a bigger family like the Camdens?
Mackenzie: Actually, I like having a smaller family. I think the more people you have in the family, the more people there are to have problems with.
IML: We hear your 13th birthday is coming up. Are you excited?
Mackenzie: I am!
IML: Do you think things will change now that you'll be a teenager?
Mackenzie: I don't really know if anything's going to change. It's more of an idea than anything else. You know, "I'm a teenager now!"
IML: What do you think will be hardest about being a teen?
Mackenzie: You're a little kid, but then you're not an adult, so you're in the middle. That's kind of difficult.
IML: Do you do any volunteer work?
Mackenzie: I'm involved with a charity called Carousel Ranch. They help disabled people by getting them involved in horseback riding.
IML: So, you're into horseback riding?
Mackenzie: Oh, yeah! I've been riding for four or five years. I do hunter/jumpers. That's the name of the type of riding I do.
IML: How often to you ride?
Mackenzie: Well, I have eight horses in my backyard. I ride all the time. It's just been so hot lately that I haven't really been able to ride that much, just a couple of times a week. Usually when it's not so hot, I like to ride at least four times a week.
IML: That's amazing that you've got horses right outside your house! Is there one particular horse that's your favorite?
Mackenzie: Yes, there is. Her name is Xena.
IML: Do you think it is important for kids to find something that they're passionate about?
Mackenzie: It's really important to find something you really enjoy - something you can focus on and be good at.
IML: What's your advice to someone who's still figuring out what they're good at?
Mackenzie: Try out a bunch of different things. Take a lesson or two in everything and see what you like the most.
IML: Great advice! Thanks so much for chatting with us, and good luck with the show this year.
Mackenzie: Thank you!
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