Notes

Context: You are a group of researchers. The research you are doing aims to see if actors and actresses feel an attachment to the characters they are playing and how it happens.

Characters:
Researchers: Katewin, Joshua, and Sheila
Actor/Actress: June and May Ann

Flow sa Role Play

Intro:
Katewin: Good afternoon Ms. Bea Alonzo and Mr. Enchong Dee, in this interview, we will only ask five questions. Before we start the questioning we would like to thank the two of you for giving us the opportunity to conduct this interview .

Sheila:So, Ms. Bea and Mr. Enchong, your new movie is entitled "Four Sisters and a Wedding" together with Ms. Shaina Magdayao, Toni Gonzaga and Angel Locsin. Your new movie is very popular and became the talk of this country. When you knew that your movie became popular, what did you feel about it?

May Ann(Bea): I was happy of course, because the hardwork and dedication we gave during the filming of the movie was not wasted. I was so overwhelmed by how the people praised the product of our hardwork.

June(Enchong): I was very proud and feeling thankful because we gave our best to that project and knowing that the people love it, it's such an honor.
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Joshua: Do you think actors and actresses experience emotional attachment to the characters they portray?

June: Yes, Actors and actresses often become emotionally attached to the characters they play while working hard to make their performances realistic.

May Ann: Yes, this is because they spend so much time immersing themselves in the character's world, learning about their backstory, motivations, and emotions.Some even employ method acting, living as the character to enhance their connection. While this emotional bond enhances authenticity in performances, it poses challenges as actors may struggle to detach after a project, impacting their personal lives.
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Katewin:How about you Ms. Bea and Mr. Enchong, have you ever experienced a strong emotional attachment to a character you've played?

May Ann: Yes, especially in the movie Four Sisters and a Wedding, my character there is Bobbie and I am very attached to that character.

June: Yes, in every movie I am in, I easily get attached to the character I'm playing especially my character which is CJ in Four Sisters and a Wedding.
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Sheila: Why do you think this happens?

June: Attaching myself to the character is my way to efficiently portray its whole being that is why this happens to me and for me having an attachment to the characters is normal in the field of acting.

May Ann: In my situation, to really give beautiful acting, I should immerse and attach myself as to what character I am playing because this will help me to easily deliver the lines and actions I need to do.
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Joshua: What strategies do you use to manage your emotional attachment to characters and maintain a healthy balance between your professional and personal lives?

May Ann: In my part, I focus on understanding that fictional characters are not real, helping to create a separation between the emotions experienced in the stories and dramas where i portray different characters and those I experienced in real life. This can prevent me from having excessive attachment and maintain a healthier emotional balance between my personal life and work.

June: I do set clear boundaries between professional and personal time. I designate specific periods for work and leisure, ensuring that my personal life gets the attention it deserves without being overshadowed by my professional commitments.

Katewin: That would be all to this interview, we, the researchers are very thankful for your patience and honesty on answering the questions. Thank you so much Ms. Bea Alonzo and Mr. Enchong Dee

June: Thank you too for inviting us here.
May Ann: Yes, thank you so much.