The N – My Real Life: Stacey Farber (2002)

Source: The N – My Real Life
Author: The N
Published: November 4, 2002
Document Type: Online Interview Article
Source Link: View archived article on The N (Wayback Machine)

Stacey plays Ellie, the new girl on Degrassi. She’s easy to pick out: the one with the crazy rocked-out hair, black tights, and multiple piercings. Yeah, Ellie’s punk, but Stacey on the other hand… Check out what she told some the-N.com users when they asked about her real life.

ladybug88: How old are you?
Stacey: I’m 15.

Kittypaw: What type of music do you like, and what are your hobbies?
Stacey: My hobbies are swimming, dancing, snowboarding, and in my spare time I enjoy going to the movies. I like many types of music. Some of my favourite songs are by Britney Spears, John Mayer and Dave Matthews. I love going to different concerts and listening to my CD collection.

Alvin: What sports do you play?
Stacey: In the summer I enjoy swimming, playing basketball, and playing baseball. In the wintertime I like snowboarding and ice-skating.

Ashanti626: Do you have a boyfriend?
Stacey: Currently, I am single.

hypergurl7: How did you get into acting?
Stacey: I attended a school for the arts from grade 4 through 8. That allowed me to participate in all aspects of the arts on a daily basis, including drama. I really enjoyed the drama program, and so I decided that I wanted to try acting professionally. Shortly after, I met with an acting agent…and the rest is history!

CountriQT: How do you feel about your character?
Stacey: I enjoy playing Ellie, because we are different in so many ways. Ellie handles situations differently then I would if put in her position, because she is more outgoing and courageous than I am. I like her attitude, and I admire her ability to say what is on her mind.

CountriQT: Do you have anything in common with her?
Stacey: Ellie and I are very similar in some ways. We are both loyal friends, and we would do anything in our power to help them out. On several occasions Ellie has been found sticking up for her friends and being by their sides when they need her the most. Like my character, there is nothing more important to me than my friends.

CountriQT: Do you wish she could be different?
Stacey: My character is new to the show this season, and so I have not had the opportunity to experience all of her emotions. I don’t think I have had enough time to fully understand Ellie, so I have not yet found anything about her that I would change.

kaceypaige: Do you get angry on set when you’re acting and you make a mistake, or when someone else makes a mistake?
Stacey: When I make a mistake on set I feel embarrassed at first, but then I just laugh it off. I remind myself that learning from my mistakes is half of the experience, and everyone else had probably messed up during a scene as well. The fact that I forgot a line is not what is important. It is important that I remember the line the next time and learn from the experience to prevent myself from making the same mistake twice.

lildevil08: Do you relate to the things that happen on the show? What specifically?
Stacey: I can relate to issues like peer pressure and having boy problems. Other heavier issues are harder for me to relate to because I have no experience with them. When I have to act out issues that I have not experienced, I try to consider how my character would feel and how the experience would affect them. I have to pretend that I am going through whatever my character is, and I then have to deal with the issue as my character would. Sometimes it can be very challenging, but those challenges are what make my job exciting.

sofia9922: Has your life changed by making this series?
Stacey: Being a part of this series has definitely changed my life for the better. Even though my schedule has gotten very busy since I stated working, I have managed to set aside time for hanging out with my friends, doing my schoolwork, etc. I don’t feel that being on the series has prevented me from doing anything that I would have wanted to do if I had not gotten the part, and so I am happy with the changes that have occurred.

lildevil08: What do you like most about being on the show?
Stacey: My favourite part about being on the show is that I get to do what I love everyday: acting. Of course, I don’t mind missing school and being on TV!

Archival Note: This article was originally published on The-N.com on November 4, 2002, as part of the “My Real Life” series. It has been preserved via the Internet Archive and reproduced here for historical and fan-archival purposes. Formatting has been adapted for modern WordPress presentation while maintaining the original interview text.