Namita Nayyar:
You were filming the feature film, Kosh BA Kosh, during the Tajikistani Civil War between 1992 and 1993. The crew had to be evacuated by the army and stop filming for several months but the director Bakhtyar Khudojnazarov asked you to return and you went back there for the film that ended up winning a Silver Lion at Venice Film Festival in 1993. Tell us more about this courageous event and a unique experience of your professional acting career.
Paulina Gálvez:
It’s simultaneously painful and beautiful to remember that experience. It was the most amazing journey I’ve ever had, professionally and personally. Bakhtyar was a true artist that wanted to tell a story about his home city before it became something unrecognizable.
We spent four months there and we saw the change in that period, very harsh times for everyone. I really want to go back and find the wonderful crew that I met, and see how their life is now. The award in Venice made us believe in the power of films when they speak from the heart.
Namita Nayyar:
You have acted in many television series, the latest in 2022 GRAYHOUNDS, Buendía Studies, and 2022 PANHANDLE. Sony Television, 2021 THE MALLORCA FILES. BBC and 2020 MISSING. Telecinco. Tell us more about your role in these series and the professional quench as an actress you achieve in working in these television series.
Paulina Gálvez:
I think working in different markets (American, British, Spanish and Latin American) is a privilege as an actress, since each of them have a different way to develop their stories. I learn from everyone, and in the end what really matters is doing your job in an interesting way and interacting with the rest of the cast and directors with your best energy and focus.
Namita Nayyar:
You are the leading film actress, television star, and theater artist. How do you manage such a remarkable multi-dimensional lifestyle?
Paulina Gálvez:
It’s all the same to me as an actor; it’s just my work. I’m not planning my career anymore. I’m just letting things happen and embracing what comes to me with the same energy, joy and hard work.
Namita Nayyar:
What exercises comprise your fitness regime or workout routine you may wish to share?
Paulina Gálvez:
I love to work out, dance, do yoga and take long walks. Sometimes I’m too lazy to do a structured fitness session so I take a walk and it’s the best meditation to me. Dancing brings me the most joy of all. I should do it more!
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