Michele Waitman Spotlight
Angel-us.com exclusive interview with
Michele Waitman
(Sarah Michelle Gellar Stunt Double)
For Michele Waitman, fighting runs in the family. From her first steps into stunting, to her recent trip to Japan for The Grudge 2, we had the pleasure to speak to Michele Waitman about her work and family.
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Jademaliburoad: How did you get into stunting?
Michele Waitman: I got into stunts by auditioning for the Indiana Jones Stunt Show at Disney MGM Studios.
After getting the job, I received incredible training there.
J: Your training and skills are impressive, what's your daily workout?
MW: Daily workout is between 4-5 days cardio followed by stretching and sit ups/ push ups. I vary on running outside, treadmill or stairmaster. I may train with martial arts or gymnastics. Sometimes it depends if I'm training for something specific.
J: Do you choreograph your own stunts, and which one are you most proud of?
MW: yes and no, sometimes.
J: Are you ever afraid of doing your more dangerous stunts?
MW: afraid of certain stunts- yes, but I make sure that everything is as safe as possible.
J: You must be very proud of your twin sons, what do you feel while they perform their own stunts?
MW: I'm very proud of my boys!! They haven't done much stunts at least not on film. ha ha they've done more acting.
J: What's the story behind your first steps into the Buffyverse?
MW: I came out to CA and auditioned for the stunt role.
J: Your husband worked on both Buffy and Angel, did you get to fight with him on Buffy?
MW: Jimmy, my husband, and I have fought on buffy and it's been very fun!!
J: What was the most challenging stunt you've done on Buffy?
MW: Most challenging stunt on buffy- that's really hard to say. I loved working on buffy, I had such a great coordinator and learned so much!
J: The Grudge 2 will lead you to work again with Sarah in Tokyo. Have you 
ever worked in Japan and what are you expecting from the Japan martial artists?
MW: I worked in Japan over 10 years ago doing a live stunt show! It was a great experience, just like Grudge 2 was!
J: What are your plans for the future? Anymore projects up and coming?
MW: look for more work!!!
project coming up is taking care of my kids and having a great summer!!
© 2006 Angel-us.com
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We'd like to thank Michele Waitman for taking the time to speak to us. We wish her all the best for her future projects.
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