Gleeks, let’s face it: This season is kicking last season in the face, subsequently breaking its jaw and eliminating it from the competition. Though we’ve only gotten three episodes so far, we’ve felt so fulfilled by the quality of the music, the continuity of the storyline and the focus on some favorite characters. However, we’ve still got our fingers crossed that one of the show’s original fab five will get some spotlight this season.
Jenna Ushkowitz who plays Tina is not to be overlooked, in our opinion. She sings a mean Cyndi Lauper ballad, can bust-a-move with Beyonce and can shed tears like a Daytime Emmy winner. (Also, she might be in Lady GaGa’s new music video!!!!) When Tina does get a moment on the show, its always memorable (vampire Tina anyone?!), so we’re hoping there will be more to her character this season. Unfortunately, with so much going on with the seniors, this junior might have to take a backseat for awhile to allow her costars the chance to get one last shining moment in. But how does she feel about that? Let’s ask!
Here are some HIGHlights from Jenna’s interview about the show and her character with Billboard Magazine:
On Tina getting a solo this season:
“Not that I know of for my character. I’m just patiently waiting, I know Tina’s time will come. But nothing as of right now.”
On which Glee club has Tina’s allegiance:
“We saw that Mercedes wants to go over, and I think she’s really sad about Mercedes. Mercedes is her buddy and she’s always been there for her, and she was there when it was the start of the club with five awful people. She’s sad, Tina tends to get really emotional.”
On her hopes for Tina for the season and which artists she’d like to perform:
“At this point I’d love something, some challenge or issue that has to do with her own life rather than a relationship. I think we’ve discovered that whole thing, so I would love some song that has to do with a conflict of hers. We could go into a dream sequence maybe … I’ve always wanted to do Adele, but I also want to do Sara Bareilles, or Pink, something fun like that. I think that fits Tina’s range of things.”
Will Gleeks meet Tina’s parents this year:
“It would be pretty interesting. Nothing has been set or written, but we always thought Tina’s mom was extremely feminist and very traditional, and her father was Jewish. Mike’s parents are so traditional in their ways and would get along with Tina’s mother more than her father. I’ve always wanted Sandra Oh to come on and play my aunt.”
On whether she really does have a cameo in Lady Gaga’s Marry the Night music video:
“Um. Where did you hear that from? (Laughs) I can’t confirm or deny anything at this point.”
SUCH A TEASE!!!!
We’ve got our fingers doubly-crossed for her. We want to see more Tina on the show WITH Sandra Oh (paging Seattle Grace!) and we want her in that music video!
We’re putting it out into the universe. We expect it right back!!!
[Image via WENN.]
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