Stacy Farber – Higher Learning

Q.  What are the current projects that you are working on?

A.  Right now we’re currently filming our fifth season of the show and it’s my fourth season.  My character was introduced in the second season.  We have been filming since May and we’re going to November so I’m just busy with filming that.

Q.  What can you tell us about the upcoming season of “Degrassi: The Next Generation” and your character?

A.  Season five I think is definitely one of the better seasons.  I’ve loved all of the story lines, we’ve got a lot of controversial stuff coming up this year.  In terms of my character, Ellie’s character is dealing with relationship problems, more specifically boy problems.  In the past season it focused more on her personal life and her own struggle in high school. 

Q.  “Degrassi” is quite the popular show.  What made you want to be a part of it?

A.  I started on “Degrassi” when I was fourteen years old.  At that point it wasn’t really me wanting to be on that show per se.  I hadn’t even seen the show when I auditioned for it, it was just another audition for me.  I have loved being a part of the show. 

Q.  How do you feel about being a role model for kids your age?

A.  In the beginning I was a little stressed with the idea of me being a role model for other teenagers.  I kind of like it now, I’m flattered and I’m honored that people look up to me in that way.  For some reason kids think that I am a lot more knowledgeable and wiser than I really am.  I’m happy that kids look up to me as opposed to a lot of other Hollywood youth that are out there today who I don’t think are such great role models.

Q.  Do you have a most memorable moment from filming the show?

A.  I love the episodes when we get to film on location because normally we film on our set in Toronto.  So, whenever we get a chance to film outside of Toronto, just any time we get to travel for the show or we get to do mall tours and things like that.  You get to bond with the other cast members off set and you get know them on a different level from the professional work aspect.

Q.  The show deals with a lot of serious issues.  Do you think that the show handles them in a true manner?

A.  Yeah, I do think it’s pretty true to what teens go through today.  Our show is constantly praised for how real the issues are and how well the writers write about the issues and how well the actors express themselves and portray kids who are going through the issues.  I think we’ve always managed to do it in a really realistic way and that’s why kids love our show so much.

Q.  What do you enjoy doing in your spare time?

A.  In my spare time, I don’t have much spare time.  Right now I am going to college in Toronto so I am busy with that when I’m not filming.  I like to hang out with my friends, go to movies, go to the mall, just hang out.  Do normal teenager stuff.

Q.  What is your latest obsession, are you into any particular book, music group or activity?

A.  Oh, well last night I watched the premiere of “The O.C.” and “Reunion.”  I love “Reunion,” I just watched it last night for the first time obviously, I’m really excited for next week.  I loved it, I guess that’s my current obsession.    

Q.  What would you like to say to fans and supporters of your career and the show?

A.  I want to thank the fans for watching, especially if they have been watching since day one and those who have been watching the old series before they started watching “The Next Generation.”  We just recently just won a Teen Choice Awards and we won and it was not only exciting because we won, but it’s also because we’re the first Canadian show to be nominated for the award.  That was really exciting and I want to thank all of the fans who voted online.