Are you excited to have two incredible projects at the same time? Tell us more about both Norman and Asuncion.

Asuncion is Oscar-Nominee Jesse Eisenberg’s writing debut currently running Off-Broadway at the historic Cherry Lane Theatre. I play the title role of “Asuncion” opposite Jesse Eisenberg (The Social Network, Zombieland, Squid and the Whale), and Justin Bartha (National Treasure 1&2, Hangover 1&2). We’ve been getting great reception from audiences and the show has just been announced to extend through late December, so we are very excited. This is my New York theatre debut, so I am thrilled to be making it under such auspicious circumstances, as well as getting to enjoy The Big Apple herself! I am homesick, but happy to be here.

Norman is an amazing indie film with an original soundtrack by none other than Andrew Bird. It stars Dan Byrd (Easy A, Cougar Town), Emily VanCamp (Brothers and Sisters, Revenge) and two of my favorites– Adam Goldberg and another Oscar-Nominee Richard Jenkins. I play “Helen Black,” an offbeat, neurotic drama geek with a penchant for awkward performance art and for Norman, the title character. It’s a lovely film and I am so happy to be associated with it.

TRAILER: http://www.normanthemovie.com/trailer.php http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BUE8EiBsriY

How do you describe your personal style?

I’d say it lies somewhere in the land where girly meets offbeat.

Do you prefer trend over what you personally like best or do you do what suits you regardless of what is in style?

I tend to incorporate trends that fit within what suits me. My closet is mostly comprised of “cool” colors – I love blues, mauves, and black. And I wear skirts or dresses at least five days out of a week. I am a short little lady, so I tend to avoid longer skirts in favor of mini’s and above-the-knee cuts.

Who is your fashion icon favorite and why?

Alexa Chung is a great balance of feminine and edgy. And Zooey Deschanel is pretty loveable in her vintage meets girly wear. I am a huge music enthusiast, so women who toe the line between the music world and their personal style are right up my alley.

My best friend Alexys Oliver probably has the best style of any woman I have known and has a blog (fashionbater.blogspot.com). She probably influences my style and inspires me more than anyone!

Who are your favorite designers and why?

Marc Jacobs- love how he has influenced fashion over the years and how he is very influenced by music!

Chloe- takes what I love about vintage fashion and makes it current

Jason Wu- beautiful form to the female body. great mix of whimsy and chic

Pheobe Philo- pretty, feminine

Casual daily fun favorites:

Mink Pink

Wildfox

Stylestalker

My Pet Square

One Teaspoon

What are some of your staple fashion items in your closet and why?

I wear my favorites over and over. I have a wide array of ankle-high booties. My favorites are a pair of brown leather vintage granny boots I scored on eBay. And I have three pairs of Seychelles in various colors, as well as a new navy blue pair by Marc Jacobs. They work with skinny jeans, bare-legged with skirts, or with tights and dresses – which pretty much comprises my entire wardrobe!

In the summer, I wear an array of tiny floral feminine dresses paired with a booties or sandals, and in the winter, a pretty girly cut coat and knee-high boots are my general uniform. And generally layered necklaces to accent.

You can keep up with Camille on twitter on @camillemana.

Tell us about your upcoming role in THE GREENING OF WHTNEY BROWN?

I play Alicia, Whitney Brown’s (Sammi Hanratty) fun, artsy nanny. Alicia and Whitney have a pretty informal relationship, they are more like friends.

What was it like on set for the CHANGE UP and KILLERS?

KILLERS was my first feature film. That film had such a great cast, it was a pretty incredible way to usher me into the film world. Tom Selleck and Catherine O’Hara, enough said! The CHANGE-UP was so much fun because of Ryan and Jason, such sweet guys. Ryan had just been named ‘sexiest man alive’ and he really couldn’t have been more down-to-earth and gracious. At one point, Jason’s character has to stare at my chest for a long period of time and he apologized for feeling like a “creep”!

Tell us about your modeling background?

True confessions: I did glamour shots! After that, people gave us great feedback and suggested that my parents get me into modeling. Being that I had already expressed interest in acting, we thought it would be a great way to get my feet wet. I was pretty lucky to work as much as I did, as a kid, while still being in school. I did mostly commercial modeling for a long time, but artistically found fashion modeling way more interesting.

When did you make the move from commercials and modeling to film and TV?

Well, I haven’t stopped shooting commercials, I just so less now since I book work in TV and film. I first dabbled in television shooting different things for Turner. I started getting into the more serious acting roles about 3 1/2 years ago.

We heard you’re on the hit TV show THE GAME, can you tell us about that?

THE GAME was a great experience because it was my biggest TV role to date. I played Tia Mowry’s sidekick. It was a crazy shoot because I started out having a smaller part, by the end I had a much bigger and more integral part on the show. It was a new challenge, but so good.

Who are your favorite designers and why?

Well, it depends on my mood! I have a very eclectic style. I love Oscar de la Renta for something really pretty and feminine, Zac Posen for a cute cocktail dress, Pucci for a great pattern, and Armani Prive for something super glamorous and sexy. Plus, I’m a sucker for rock n’ roll fashion, like Alexander McQueen. I love to mix masculine and feminine pieces. A sequin or semi-sheer top with a leather jacket, so perfect.

Who is your favorite designer?

D&G Dolce and Gabbana

What do you like to do for fun?

Travel to new and exotic locations and learn about the culture there.

What are you working on now?

Californication and several editorials for fashion magazines.

Do you have any pets?

No, I wish I did though.

Would love to have a lab.

What is your favorite band?

Rolling Stones

Any dating tips for the ladies?

Always stay confident in yourself, and dont just settle for anyone just becuase you are tired of being single!

Tell us something that the world doesn’t know about you?

My middle name is Joy.

What charities do you work with?

Ocean Conservation, to help protect the the oceans and raise awarness to stop pollution and trash on our beaches.

At 11 years old Brittany was “discovered” and began booking roles on MADtv and Power Rangers Wild Force and in numerous commercials, including one for Chevrolet opposite Olympic skater Michelle Kwan.
And in 2005, her wishes written to Cinderella came true when she booked one of the leading roles in the Disney Channel Original Movie Go Figure, which led to being named one of the “Top Five Faces to Watch” by The Kidzworld Girls in 2007. She is currently playing Lucy on the TNT series Men of a Certain Age.

The 5’6″ Brittany, now 21 years old, dishes on her favorite designers, why she’s ready for sex scenes and why guys wearing witty T-shirts score more points.

Runway: What do you like best about working on the show Men of a Certain Age?

Brittany Curran: Every day I get to pretend Ray Romano is my dad. What could be cooler than that? The funny thing is I watched Everybody Loves Raymond growing up and had a crush on Ray. After receiving the script for the pilot episode, I almost died when reading I was going to kiss Ray on the cheek.

R: Do you relate to your character, Lucy, at all?

BC: In some ways. I love her feisty side and how she’s not afraid to speak her mind. She’s certainly not timid about jumping around to different boys, a bit of a sex fiend. In fact, in one episode my “boyfriend” started to kiss me-not in the script!-and I went with the flow. Oh, where I did draw the line is when the boy tried to keep kissing me even after the director yelled, “CUT!” I’m hoping for even more kiss scenes in the third season. Maybe I’ll be lucky and TNT will bring in William Moseley for a hot, steamy sex scene. Hey, I can fantasize-it’s cable!

R: What has been your favorite role to date?

BC: Playing Tiffany in Legally Blondes was a lot of fun. She was the queen bee at the prep school. One of my favorite aspects of preparing for the film was studying some of Meryl Streep’s scenes in The Devil Wears Prada. It helped a lot with keeping my character real, especially in a teenybopper film. At my audition I didn’t want to go in and just act like your stereotypical mean girl, so I decided to play her more manipulative and passive-aggressive. While shooting the film, one of the producers approached me. He said that after I left the audition, the producers and executives all looked at each other and one of them said, “Was she just being mean to us?”

R: Whom have you enjoyed working with the most and whom do you wish to work with someday?

BC: Jennifer Garner in 13 Going on 30 was so nice-that was my first film. Working with Jennifer Love Hewitt on Ghost Whisperer was a blast. We loved talking about Twilight between scenes; we were both reading it. The entire MADtv cast was nonstop hilarious. I hope that someday I get to work with Meryl Streep. She is my all-time favorite actress and a goddess-she really is brilliant and my acting hero.

R: What do you like to do in your spare time between college courses and work?

BC: I love to hike, especially with my dad. I love to read. Currently I’m reading Metamorphoses (aka The Golden Ass) by the Latin writer Apuleius. He was born in the 120s, which gives you an idea of how old the book is. Watching classic films is something I do often. Going to the Hollywood Forever Cemetery to watch classic films during the summer is so much fun.

R: Who’s your go-to fashion designer?

BC: I’ve been obsessed with Free People recently. It’s cute and unique, but still casual at the same time. Also, I’ve fallen in love with Karen Millen of England. Her stuff is classic, simple and sexy.

R: How would you describe your personal style?

BC: Fashion-forward yet not trendy. I have my own sense of style, which is a bit bohemian chic.

R: Who is your fashion or style icon?

BC: Audrey Hepburn! Her simple elegance is iconic. The great thing about her style is that she knows just how to complement and accentuate her body type. In Roman Holiday, she wears a classy short-sleeve white blouse tucked into a long skirt. I read that she added the scarf and belt herself after the costume designer put the outfit together. My plan is to find an outfit just like it and wear it when I visit Europe for the first time.

R: What style do you like men to wear?

BC: Definitely clothing that is more form-fitting, but not too tight. Stylish, but not trying too hard. Marcus Mumford (of Mumford and Sons, one of my favorite bands) wears a lot of vests and I think that is so sexy. T-shirts with bands or particularly witty sayings on them tend to score points with me. The most important thing is that the guy is comfortable and confident in what he wears.

As a hair extraordinaire, entrepreneur, and television personality, Ashley Stone, may be best known as ‘Blondie’ on the small screen, but she has been making a name for herself in the beauty world for the past decade. This Connecticut native is not only a talented and successful businesswoman, as the owner of Salon Alexander and Beauty Entourage (traveling hair and makeup business,) but thanks to her efforts and determination, she is now an expert in avant-garde hairstyling as well.  Blondie was a challenge winner from the first episode back in August, with her own take on Nicki Minaj’s Harajuku Barbie look.  From that moment on, Ashley hit her stride in Fantasy Hair on the competition series and she never looked back.

We sat down with Ashley to hear the inside scoop of competing on HBS, the newest and best hair styling tips, and which celebrity’s locks she would like on her head. 

Runway: How would you describe your sense of style? 

Ashley Stone: My style changes depending on the day! I’m usually in salon attire and on any given day you can find me in leggings with a cute flowy top or a dress with high heel boots. I love a great skinny jean with a dressy shirt. Heels are a usual must for me! That is what I consider casual!

R: Who are some of your favorite designers to wear?   

AS: I’m in the salon a lot, so I tend to shop for clothes that are fashionable, yet inexpensive. Most of which are not brand name. My favorite shoes though are ALDO. They always seem to have a confortable 5 inch heel I can stand in for 8 hrs. I have a major shoe obsession!

R: What are the latest hair styling trends?  

AS: Break out your hot tools because a curling iron or flat iron will be your best friend. Loose wavy and tousled hair is a huge trend. Also, very sleek smooth styles are starting to become popular.

R: Do you have any role models or inspirations in the hair world?  If yes, who?

AS: I love Tabatha Coffey. She tells it like it is and more times than not, she is very much right. I like that she has traveled the world and worked in many different settings. From those experiences, she learned and retained different things with her own twist.  A strong successful woman is an inspiration to me and she has many successes in the hair industry. One of which is making herself a house hold name. She is memorable and I admire that.

R: What advice can you give to our readers that cannot afford salon prices but still want the salon quality dos?  

AS: Take care of your hair. Moisturize and protect it. Leave in conditioners and thermal protectors when using hot tools is very important. The more damage that is done to your hair, the more you will need to see a professional to help you correct it.   

R: How did you learn to do the avant-garde hairstyling that we have seen this past season?  

AS: I am self taught on mostly everything I know. I have never done hair pieces such as the ones I had done on the show. I had never even heard of anyone using chicken wire or a hot glue gun in the hair! Everything I created on the show I was teaching myself as I went.  I have done some Avant Garde styling previous to being chosen, but it was only with small foam shapes that were used in addition to the model’s hair such as a square bun or a ponytail made out of foam balls.  I had never made anything that stood up vertical from the head higher than just a few inches until I was on Hair Battle Spectacular.

R: What was the most challenging battle in the series?

AS: Most battles were challenging for me because of my lack of experience with Fantasy Hair. If I had to choose one, I would have to say that the Finale was the most challenging.  I had to make 3 separate hair pieces in a short amount of time, which was tough. Plus, all three pieces had to have very sturdy foundations, as the hair couldn’t fall off the model’s heads while they were dancing.   Throughout the season, I was always able to get my hair pieces to stay on the model, but oftentimes, it came down to balance.  Having the models dance was going to be a true test to the sturdiness of the foundation and it was definitely tricky.

R: What is was your favorite part about shooting season two? Were you a fan of season one?

AS: Every time I was in the salon it was my favorite part. It’s what I was familiar with, so it was comforting to be there. I was always excited for the next thing they would throw at us and loved filling my brain with a million ideas that I could create.  I actually didn’t really watch season one.   I didn’t really understand the concept of fantasy hair. The best thing I got from being on the show this season was realizing art can come in many forms. Some of which are misunderstood.  Even though you might not see the artistic value in something, someone else does. And the feeling it gives is a positive one so how could you go wrong?

R: You have two successful businesses, was it difficult to get either your Beauty Entourage and Salon Alexander started or were both always a success?

AS: Beauty Entourage was always a success. I had no issues getting it going and things grew and progressed at a pace that was manageable. The risks starting up were minimal and there wasn’t much overhead when I began.  It was a very niche market and by word-of-mouth, the business quickly grew.

Salon Alexander, however, required more of an investment and a risk.  It took time for me to build my salon, to make it unique and stand out from the other salons that exist on every other corner.  With the determination and hard work, came very long hours, expensive mistakes, and lots of moments where I questioned myself. Ultimately, I wanted this salon very badly.

When I decided to open Salon Alexander,  I had a full clientele who were loyal to me. Although that was enough to get me by, I certainly couldn’t be the only one working there. No matter how successful I am alone as a stylist, it means nothing if I’m the only one covering all expenses.   I spent two years covering the initial expenses, but couldn’t find the right people for the salon.   Luckily, I was busy enough to eventually take yet another risk, by moving my salon to a bigger and more accessible location. Once doing so, the salon took off! I still work the long hours but, I enjoy them more now accompanied by other stylists in my salon just as busy!

R: What advice would you give fellow hairstylists interested in exploring their entrepreneurial aspirations, like you have?

AS: Research everything! There are so many more aspects to a salon than just doing hair. Make sure that if you decide to go into business for yourself that you love what you do. It has to become your life! Being a business owner is not a job, it is a lifestyle.

If you’re looking to have a business to have more freedom and flexible hours, then having a salon may not be what you should be doing.  Explore all options before making any decisions. A business plan is important to have whether you need one or not. It helps outline exactly what you are looking to do and the reality of expenses.  Always have an exit strategy. No plan is ever fool proof and things can happen.  Lastly, be an experienced stylist before taking that jump to salon owner. I may have been only 23 when I opened my salon, but I was already a booked stylist at the salon where I previously worked. I had clients that would follow me if I left. Without them, I would have never made it.

R: What is one thing our readers would be surprised to learn about you?  

AS: I’m a PTA mom! I’m proud to be a member of my son’s PTA at his elementary school and I do a lot of volunteer work. I am a room mother. So every Monday on my day off, I volunteer in his class for an hour. Also, once a month I volunteer at the local hospital teaching women going through chemotherapy how to do their make up and style their wigs.

R: If you could swap hair with any

one, (dead or alive) who would it be?

AS: Jennifer Lopez

R: What is next for you?

AS: The Runways of NYC. It’s been a dream of mine since I was little girl. I had my son young so I chose another route but, I’m still going for that dream!  I used to watch videos from fashion week in awe of runway hair and one day I will be in awe watching my own work in person.  

But the 33-year-old says his personal style is pretty much limited to a T-shirt and jeans. His go-to outfit? T-shirt and jeans. And his fashion icon? Why, Jeans and T-Shirt Man, of course. After all, the 6’1″ actor/musician already exemplifies the classic tousled yet stylish persona. Sam is probably most recognizable from his current role as Aidan on the supernatural drama Being Human on SyFy Channel, but he has also worked on such shows as Battlestar Galactica, Smallville, CSI: Crime Scene Investigation and Dexter. He’s also recognized for lending his voice to a video game protagonist, and is the lead singer of his own band, The Crashtones, who released their first CD in 2006.

Sam gives Runway his humorous take on Aidan’s garlic allergy, the impact that video games have had on his career and the scoop on two recent projects.

Runway: Do you relate to your On Being Human character, Aidan, at all?

Sam Witwer: I like that he’s a man of conscience…or at least he is deep down. He also happens to be a vampire, so that throws a monkey wrench into things. As for how we’re similar, we look a lot alike. Almost exactly alike. As for standout moments, I loved Aidan’s allergic reaction to garlic and the broad comedic nature of that moment. Nice to have Josh [the werewolf] play the straight man for once.

R: Can you let us know something unique behind the scenes?

SW: I don’t wear any makeup. Everyone else does, thus making me look pale. A seeerious white guy.

R: What about fashion? What’s your personal style?

SW: Jeans and a T-shirt.

R: Any fashion icons?

SW: Jeans and T-Shirt Man. He’s a superhero with the power of jeans and a T-shirt.

R: You’ve worked on productions such as It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia, Star Wars, Dexter and Crank. What has been your favorite role?

SW: Aside from Being Human, I really dig playing the Starkiller character from Star Wars: The Force Unleashed. It was fun to adopt a 1940s pace to the character and give him a 1970s antihero feel-hopefully making him blend in with the style that Mark Hamil, Harrison Ford and Carrie Fisher created for that original 1977 film. As a side note, Dexter‘s Neil Perry was actually quite a lot of fun. Disturbed characters generally aren’t fun for me to play, but Neil was fun.

R: You’ve completed production on two projects this past year, The Return of Joe Rich and No God, No Master. Can you talk a little about them?

SW: Both fun experiences. It was wonderful to work with David Strathairn and Armand Assante. They’re both heavy hitters, and a callow youth like me can learn much by emulating them. I am privileged to call David a friend. He’s an extraordinarily humble actor, which is funny since he’s generally also the best in whatever room you find him in.

R: Besides acting, you also have worked with LucasArts on a video game, where a character was modeled after you.

SW: LucasArts really wanted to tell an epic story that fit within the canon of the Star Wars movies-between the two trilogies, to be exact. Because they wanted to give it a real cinematic flavor akin to the originals, they hired actors for both likeness and voice.

As for Starkiller, I happened to look exactly like the concept art they created. Add the fact that I’ve been doing my Star Wars homework since I was born, and I was the guy for the role. I love that the character has been embraced. I never thought a video game could make such an impact on my career, but it has. I get recognized for that character all the time. For a Star Wars fan to be strongly identified with a small contribution made to that mythos is something beyond anything I dreamed.

R: How did you come to form your band, The Crashtones?

SW: Actors are blessed (or cursed) with downtime. Crashtones was what I did to occupy myself between long periods of waiting for the phone to ring. The wonderful thing about music is that no one has to audition you, interview you or otherwise give you permission to write and record a song. So that’s what I did-to the great dismay of anyone who’s heard it. It’s for me and my friends. It’s weird. It’s a little jarring. There might be a song or two, though, that you can play for your girlfriend.

R: What are you guys working on now?

SW: We’re trying to kick out a second album, but that downtime I’ve talked about has become scarce-which is wonderful, but annoys the frustrated, longhaired musician inside me.

R: Speaking of girlfriends, what fashion do you prefer on members of the fairer sex?

SW: Jeans and a T-shirt. Or, ya know, like a comfortable dress.

Runway: How did NKOTBSB decide to come together?

Nick Carter: We did a guest performance at Radio City Music Hall with New Kids on the Block, and from that, we developed a relationship with the guys and came up with the idea together. We all felt it was something that could be unique, fun and different in light of all of the things we’ve collectively accomplished.

R: How has it been combining the two groups and their different dynamics?

NC: It has been easy because we’ve shared so many of the same experiences due to the similarities of the groups. It’s almost like finding a long-lost friend who has always been there.

R: What’s on your agenda after the tour?

NC: We’ll take a little time off to recover from the tour and then we’ll jump into the studio to record another BSB album. In the middle of all that, I will be touring some to support my solo project, I’m Taking Off.

R: What’s the main concept behind the title of your album and what are some songs that stand out?

NC: I’m Taking Off is a journey through relationships and love. The concept was to be who I am. I remember when I was organizing the producers, writers, photographers, managers, etc., I had one word and sentence that I used: “I just want to BE.” I don’t want to try to be something that I’m not. One of my favorite songs is “Falling Down”-I wrote this song from a dark place deep down inside. When I heard the track, I immediately came up with the hook. There are times when you’re in the studio and you can sit there all day, work on something and it turns out to be nothing. This was one of the magical times when writing was easy.

R: You’ve had various styles in the Backstreet days. What is one of your favorite looks and what is your most embarrassing one to look back on?

NC: One of my favorite looks is what I am doing now because I have absorbed so much fashion knowledge over the years, and now I can distinguish good fashion from bad! There are occasions when I mess up, but it’s a trial by error. I’m very comfortable with my age and who I am, so it becomes easy to assemble clothes when I have a good perspective on who I am. As for the worst, there was a time in the very beginning when we wore cross-color clothes. Throw a Kangol hat in the mix, and you have a recipe for disaster (perhaps a spinoff of Kris Kross). It was the most horrendous thing that I think we ever wore.

R: How would you describe your sense of style?

NC: Comfortable, mature, but not too far.

R: Who are some of your favorite designers to work with and wear?

NC: I like John Varvatos, J.Lindeberg, Alexander McQueen. When I want to relax, I’ll throw on some True Religion jeans.

R: Have you done anything recently to stay involved with the nonprofit groups you work with to benefit the environment, or is there anything you’re working on in that direction?

NC: I recently bought a Prius. I have a strong feeling that most of my ideas will come to fruition very soon due to the amount of exposure that we’re getting. Our BSB bus will be “green”-we don’t use plastic bottles on tour, I carry around a canteen and I use all biodegradable and earth-friendly products on my bus. I’m trying to get my bus fully green with solar panels.

R: How did the idea for The Pendant come to you and when did you decide to make it into a movie?

NC: The idea came two and a half years ago. It was supposed to be my version of a student film so I could learn the ins and outs of filmmaking. I got down to not just directing or writing, but also to the way film is colored, the people who are behind it, the sound design, production/casting/editing, etc. It was one of the most tedious experiences, but it really gave me confidence to believe in myself that I can do this. Next time, I will only do one job instead of 20!

R: Can we expect more writing and directing from you in the future, and will you stick with horror for now or are you branching out into other genres?

NC: I have one screenplay done and am working on several others at the moment. When I have some downtime, there is no doubt in my mind that I’ll create at least one of these projects. You could see me act in it, or I could just produce/direct it. It will happen, and most likely in the next year or so.