Dropping out of studying I.T affirmed to me that I do not need to pursue dreams that are not mine and as much as this was a difficult choice and I got disowned for years. This made me see my dreams for what they are and the pushback I received from family made me stand… Read More @Banzii_Mavuso_: What’s a defining moment in your life?

I am from a big family and growing up, we used to watch TV shows together every evening and critique them and I saw that film shaped my life in so many ways as a child: I learned languages, how to be social and I learned about some skills I could use in the world and… Read More @Banzii_Mavuso_: Why did you decide to get into this industry?

I am currently writing a TV show with my very close friend and collaborator Nicola Quinn. I am also Line Producing projects for HBOMax, Sundance, History and Discovery.  http://www.kathleensimmonds.com OR https://www.facebook.com/kathleensimmondsactor/ IG: @kathleensimmo Twitter: @kathleensimmo Photo: Jessica Osber

Four leaf clovers (I press them) and Theatre Programs / Playbills. Oh and I keep all of my birthday cards!! Photo: Marco Vacchi

@kathleensimmo: What advice do you have for other women in the industry? Learn to listen to AND THEN FOLLOW your gut. It is rarely wrong. Women’s intuition is real. I admit that in this business one of the most difficult things to do is say “No”. We are often scared that we won’t get another… Read More @kathleensimmo: What advice do you have for other women in the industry?

It was pretty special to have a documentary I Line Produced nominated for two Emmy’s! Reversing Roe is still on Netflix if you haven’t seen it yet. I have also been Lucky enough to attend the Oscars twice! In 2018, it was with a short I helped produce on the #MeToo and #OscarsSoWhite movements. Photo:… Read More @kathleensimmo: What is a successful moment in your career so far?

I have a hard time with the fact that people are just binge-watching content now. I know it creates more opportunities for filmmakers and actors (yay to more work!), but it also means that the content isn’t necessarily savored or appreciated. I remember growing up and anxiously waiting for Wednesday at 7.30pm to come around… Read More @kathleensimmo: What is your biggest concern with the future?

One of the most life-affirming moments I have had is the day that I was made a Lifetime Member of The Actors Studio headed by Ellen Burstyn, Al Pacino and Alec Baldwin. Just two weeks before, Mr Pacino and Ms Burstyn praised my scene work from Richard III and I was pretty speechless. It was… Read More @kathleensimmo: What’s a defining moment in your life?

I was an Attorney for a top firm in Australia. One day I woke up and couldn’t get out of bed. It was the moment I realized I needed to change my life. So in the space of 3 months, I quit my job, packed my bags and got on a plane to NYC to… Read More @kathleensimmo: Why did you decide to get into this industry?

If you want to find out more about me you can find me at Angelicamarie24g or at @angelicamariemedia on Instagram. I’m pretty much on every single social media platform. But yes follow me on these platforms or shoot me a message. I’m always down to connect and talk. What’s next in my career? I’m working on… Read More @angelicamariemedia: What are you working on next? In addition, if people want to find out more about you, where can they find you on social media?