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Last night I attended the UK Premiere of Twilight: Breaking Dawn Part 1.
I managed to blag myself two tickets to the event (thanks for the gift of the gab mum), and arrived at Westfield Stratford ready to star spot, and boy were the stars out!
It was like a clear, black winter night where in the darkness the stars twinkled prettily, attracting many an admiring gaze.
Only with those gazes also came the far less tranquil screams from hysterical teenage girls, eyes out on stalks all on the hunt for R Patz, K Stew & Tay Tay (Robert Pattinson, Kristen Stewart & Taylor Lautner for non twihards)
I on the other hand was definitely far too cool for school, choosing to simple acknowledge a stars presence by glancing their way fleetingly.
Yeah right. I was there, with my camera, just as eager as those teen girls for a sighting or pic (but just slightly less hysterical)
Jamie Campbell Bower, R Patz, K Stew & Taylor Lautner
Everyone was surprised when K Stew rocked up, looking stunning in a Roberto Cavalli gothic, black gown.
MyAnna Buring, K Stew & Holly Valance
With the LA premiere only 48 hours before it was though she wouldn't be attending.
She did however opt for comfort over style, kicking off her sky scraper heels in favour for her trusty Nike trainers whilst signing autographs.
R patz, Tom & Danny from McFly & Kristen & Robert share a whisper
But what does one wear to the biggest UK premiere of the year? How does one have their hair and what make up should one plaster over ones face?
Created by favourite girls at The Powder Rooms in Soho, London they always manage to tame, set and fix my difficult hair into the most beautiful styles.
Me & the gorgeous MyAnna Buring aka Vampire Tanya Denali
I Spy LittleMix!
Amelia Lily rocking candy floss pink hair
And the film? I wont say anything as i'd hate to spoil it for you, but really enjoyed it! I was pleasantly suprised at the point where the film ended and now cant wait to see part two!
(PS you must stay until the end of the credits or you will miss out on another scene!)
Are you going to see Breaking Dawn? What do you think Bella's dress will look like? Have you seen the film already? What did you think?
The Twilight Saga has become a worldwide phenomenon and today sees the UK Premiere of Breaking Dawn Part 1.
To celebrate the release of the film in the UK and to whet your appetite a little I interviewed one of the stars of the film, MyAnna Buring who plays Vampire friend of the Cullen’s, Tanya Denali.
MyAnna spilled the beans on what it was like to star in undoubtedly one of the biggest films of this year!
MyAnna, how does it feel to be part of such a huge phenomenon that are the Twilight Films?
It feels amazing, especially as im such a massive fan of the books. I love the character of Tanya and the Denali’s, they are the family Edward always runs off to. It was amazing to play one of the main representatives from that family as well as to sit on set with Stephanie Myers.
Did Stephanie oversee a lot of the filming?
She was an executive producer on the film and was there every day. She was a source of knowledge and a resource of information. Incredible. Im a really big fan of Bill Condon (the director) as well, so when I found out he was directing it I was over the moon. I couldn’t believe it.
Can you tell us a little more about your character, Tanya?
Tanya Denali is head of the Denali clan, the ‘Cullens Cousins’ if you will, another vegetarian vampire family. Tanya always had a thing for Edward and the back story is that she always believed that one day her and Edward would end up together (until Bella scuppers those plans!) She is loyal to the Cullens and is one of the first to put her family up to stand against the Volturi.
How long did it take in make up to create your Vampire look?
By the end they had got it down to 1 hour 15 minutes. It started at about 3 hours long to get the hair and make up right.
MyAnna (far right) on the set of Breaking Dawn
What brand of make up did they use?
I cant remember all of them but I know they used some products from a brand called Senna. They used an eye colour on me called Lace and a sheer face colour called Faded Rose which I still have now. They also used Bobbi Brown long wear gel eyeliner to help accentuate the eyes with the contact lenses. The result was a piercing, otherworldly look.
Did you know there is a DuWop Twilight Range of products? Have you ever tried them?
I do! I did a shoot with More! magazine and they used some of the products on me. They did a cool smoky eye and strong lip on me, they were really good. Like you, I love trying different beauty products and I thought they were really impressive and more grown up.
Do you have a beauty Icon?
Debbie Harry from Blondie, she was the epitome of glam, cool and fun
A gorgeous shot of MyAnna from More! Magazine's photo shoot featuring the Twilight Make up Range
As a high profile star, do you feel pressure from the media to look ‘perfect’
Only in the last year where I have gone to more ‘do’s and had my photo taken. It does affect you a little but I made the decision that I cant live my life like that. I'm not perfect and Id rather celebrate that than spend my life giving myself a hard time to be someone I’ll never be. The people who inspire me are those that make the most of what they have. Its important to have inner confidence, its beautiful.
Now tell me. Bella’s dress, what was it like?
It was stunning, so beautiful. The costume designer is brilliant and it was perfect. It was a great character choice. It fits with Bella perfectly- straight, simple, elegant, not ostentatious. She would look most odd in a huge meringue!
Who did you get on best with on set?
Everyone was really lovely, my family the Denali's and Cullen's, Nikki Reed (Rosalie), Michael Sheen (Aro), Billie Burke (Charlie), and Sarah Clarke (Renee)- such a gorgeous lady. I don’t tend to get starstruck but I was in awe of Michael, Stephanie and Bill because of the books and the work they’ve done. They’re acting royalty!
If you weren’t involved in the films, would you be team Jacob or Team Edward?
For me its always been a bit of both, and even after working on the film its still a bit of both! They represent such polar extremes that its difficult to choose! Their loyalty in love is so attractive in both characters
I have to ask. Robert & Kristen. Are they or aren’t they?
(Pause)
I don’t know! (said knowingly!)
They don’t comment on their private lives so its unfair of anyone else to comment on their behalf. You’d have to ask them!
Well MyAnna I may well do that!
Stay tuned tomorrow for all the gossip on the premiere and in the meantime you can watch the official trailer below and follow MyAnna on twitter @myannaburing
This woman literally needs no introduction and I was privileged enough to speak to the legend herself about her new album Stronger, her favourite beauty items and her pet pooches.
What is your favourite song from your new album Stronger
My favourite songs are You love me & Stronger. You love me I just love because of the message, its very sarcastic, the whole song was written off the one line ‘Your love feels like a blow to the head’, I love that. Stronger is such a great anthem and such a great message, such a great song, that’s why we named the album after it, its just a fun song.
Your songs always come across as so honest and from your heart. Do you find it difficult to sing about things which are clearly so personal to you or do you find it therapeutic?
I find it extremely therapeutic , I don’t think that there’s anything normal about walking on stage and not bearing your heart, it has to be believable, you have to let people people know that you have had your heart ripped out or that your now happy you’ve found one. You need that believability factor, and I just don’t know how to perform any other way so i think you have to, it had to be therapeutic, you have to have experienced it.
Where did you draw inspiration for your latest album from?
Honestly, life. Everything that happens to me regardless of its family, friends, work environment. A lot of this album is written off people I work with so yeah, it depends.
If you could duet with anyone, dead or alive, who would that be?
(To which I ask 'who?' and Kelly responds in disbelief at my lack of knowledge with a Loud)
‘’WHAAAT!’’
( I then ask if she said ‘The Black Keys’ thinking she may have meant the Black Eyed Peas to which she says)
Yes are you fricking kidding me? Oh my god ok write this down, The Black Keys are the name of the band and buy their Attack and Release album. You’re going to love me! They're so good.
Do you have any plans to tour in the UK any time soon?
Not soon but 2012 is all touring. We are starting in the states in January then move onto Canada and then we come to UK, rest of Europe, Australia, South Africa.
(Me: That’s hardcore)
Yeah, I love it so its great.
When your on stage, do you style yourself? How much input do you have into your style and what you wear?
Touring and promoting and different. With promoting im usually doing 1 song here and there so I just tell my stylist id like a fitted dress or something and she will do mostly everything. On Tour im a little bit more picky as I like to be able to move around and I fricking sweat so much as I jump around so much so I don’t like to be in a tight outfit or anything.
Kelly on the XFactor
As a high profile star, do you feel pressure from the media to look ‘perfect’
Obviously not, because I don’t, no. I just think when I started this job I didn’t really foresee the whole role model thing because all your thinking of is music right your don’t really see that but, then I started going to all these things, building confidence for kids and did a few different campaigns for that and I think the best role model you can be is being yourself. Im very low key, on American Idol I never wore make up in the house, I mean I would when I was performing or something, but I don’t tend to get dazzled up. I think being me is the best I can be. This is who I am and I think it would be taxing to pretend to be someone else.
How do you cope with the negative criticism you get?
It sucks honestly, I mean nobody likes to be yelled at in a mean way, so that sucks, but I think that the best way to handle stuff like that that ive learned over a decade or whatever, is just that if someone is taking the time to write something that derogatory, obviously there is something wrong with them. Maybe they weren’t hugged enough or all they see is aesthetic appeal, then that’s really sad. You kind of have to just dust it off your shoulders kind of thing.
When do you feel most happy?
When im touring, there’s just no political crap going on, its just me and my band and I love my band im so fortunate, they’re all so talented and they’re all like writers and producers and they’re just a bunch of great guys and girls.
I notice you have 2 adorable dogs?
Aah I miss them so fricking much I’m so sad about it im like 4 more days then I get to see them! Its really hard because in America I can take them everywhere but ive been going overseas like a lot, Australia, Europe and its so hard to be separated!
Kelly's gorgeous dogs!
(Me: What are their names?)
Joplin is the black miniature labradoodle and Security is the white Maltese. Its so hard being away from them as they’re like my sleeping buddies too, they’re so cute! I miss them so much I’ll cry right now! If you don’t have kids, they become your kids.
What do you have in your make up bag today?
Lets see I just dumped it on my bed. I have a Shu Uemura eyelash curler, best eyelash curler ever. I have a Mascara, its Dior, my make up artist got it for me. And I have a lip balm, lip conditioner but im not sure who its by the label has ripped off, ive had it forever!
Do you have a beauty Icon?
Honestly, I think Annie Lennox is one of my favourite Icons as far as like style, and how she is. She does the whole androgynous things a lot, and I think that’s really cool, it’s really hot.
What is your favourite make up brand?
I really like Armani’s foundation, I really hate getting make up off, im not a huge make up fan, but I find Armani is really nice going on and its not so hard to get off either, so that’s why im a fan of their foundation. They’re frickin expensive but I love it. It just looks really good especially if your on like high def TV.
What was the best piece of beauty advice you have ever been given?
Every boyfriend ive ever had has hated me with loads of make up on, they like me in Jeans, a tank and hardly any make up at all. They love the natural look, I think people get worked up into caking it on every damn day, I’m like, are you out of your mind?
Watch Mr Know it All, Kelly's first single from the album Stronger above or here
Kelly's Album Stronger is out now, as is the first single from the album, Mr Know It All
