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18. But by now I gather everyone knows the BMI scale is completely bogus

@brianwp It's fine. I can be pretty rough around the edges too and my last post towards you wasn't quite an exhibition of my pretty colors That's the problem with forums and such, statements on paper can appear much harder than they would have in reality. So if you're guilty of having a big mouth, I'm certainly guilty of acting on impulse. I'll go back on topic soon, but I wanted to reply to Sergenius' post first. And I promise you all, that'll be the last of it. [off topic mode]Maybe for some people it's easy. Just like some people are talented in sports. But not everyone has the potential to be a good boxer. And neither does everyone have what it makes to be a really good actor. I'm not comparing good acting to fame or blockbusters. Because then there are a lot of people who don't fit the bill. But take actors like Christian Bale for an instance. Most people know him as Batman or even from Terminator. He played a wholly different character in American Psycho and in The Machinist, it was hard to recognise him as the person we know him as. He has several other (lesser known) movie roles like that. Kristen Stewart, who we all know from Twilight, played someone entirely different in The Cake Eaters. Jaquin Phoenix played a despicable ruler in Gladiator and a nice brother in Signs. Etc. And let's not forget the supporting roles. These actors might not get the same attention as their prettier and more famous colleagues, but they have a big hand in making something work. So all I'm saying is that though yes, the business is plagued by bad performances and loveless projects, the statement "acting is easy" doesn't apply to those who really try to be someone who is very different from who they themselves are. I don't think actors need more respect than other people doing their jobs, but I think that writing everything off in that business as "easy, I could do it" is a bit short sighted. BUT you're probably right that Evangline's looks did help her a lot. Okay, now before I bog down this entire thread with my rambling, time for some eyecandy:

My personal opinion aside, the best way to have people stop talking about it is to stop talking about it. Putting this out there again is going to invite people to speak their minds about it, which in turn is going to lead to another worthless debate noone will win. I like this picture. She looks like she's enjoying an inside joke

Pfff, acting is easy. I could do it. Now looking pretty, like Brian said you either are lucky enough to be beautiful or you better know your way around reincarnation. Haha, don't you know it As for acting, everyone who hasn't done it thinks it's easy. Everyone just thinks that if you can behave like a normal person, you can act it as well. Yet there are so many movies with bad acting in it. Which is then blamed on the actors, because they're either "stupid" or "talentless". But really, is it that easy? Are you a good liar? Can you be whomever you want to be? Can you come across as confident when you're really not, appear calm when you're nervous, talkative when you're shy, etc? Can you appear to have falled head over heels for someone when you're not? Can you reign in your bubbly personality? And do it so convincingly people really believe what you represent? I doubt that. I don't know many people who can lie effectively, let alone change their gait, mannerisms, accent and behaviour to fit a wholly other type of person. And then there's the fact that whatever comes out of your mouth is limited to what is written on paper first. Also, though beauty is a great asset in this business, that alone doesn't get you to the point people will know you and respect you as an actress/actor

Okay, it's photoshopped, but I love this pic anyway: If only they weren't courtesy of coloured contacts, eh?

I never really got the appeal of Emily Didonato, until I saw this pic:

For someone who has been on this earth probably twice as long as I have you come across as quite immature. Telling people how to behave on a forum when nothing they said is offensive, isn't what I'd categorize as a 'valid' statement. Your condescending tone is annoying; the very IDEA that you are entitled to teach people here manners, discussion style or anything else is preposterous, especially when you contradict yourself by choosing to insult someone. You like the Rolling Stones. Evangline Lilly went to a re-release of one of their albums, which might or might not indicate she likes their music. Does it matter? Because there's no way we can find out for sure without calling her up and quizzing her about her music taste. Opinions are opinions and you're sure entitled to have yours, as long as you don't force it upon others. Now, to get back on topic: Evangline's audition for LOST One of my favorite pictures:

First I thought Valentine had dark eyes, but now I took a closer look they seem much lighter. Blue, greyish. Anyway, cute kid and Adriana looks marvelous as usual

Wow she really looks typically Dutch. Funny. I'll give her a couple of years. For now she's too bony and awkward (to me, anyway)

8 Audrey Hepburn

Wouldn't call her hot, but definitely pretty. Margarita Levieva (another unknown, so here's a pic:)

Not guilty. I'm the irritating one that stares and points at it. Cheated on a school test?

Not guilty. Got smacked in the face though. Think I hate that more <_< Told your friend that dress/jeans/shirt looked great when it really didn't?

The dictionary should have her name behind it. HOT! Peyton List (to jog your memory:)

^4. Sorry. Not a fan. Ian Somerhalder

This: Going to a party and everyone is supposed to dress up. Decided something different instead of the usual dress would be nice.

No. I have to say I'm biased though. I mean, I don't really find her all that great looking and she annoys me as a person because she talks like a bubble brained high school girl. There are so many more gorgeous and younger girls out there that could give her a run for her money. I mean, comparing her with Adriana Lima at age 25, she really doesn't measure up to me.

Well, to be honest: do you think Michael Bay bases his casting choices on acting skills or because she's a victoria's secret model and looks pretty much flawless? I don't think Jason Statham has anything to do with this. Honestly. I think Bay just looked at her and thought "hot damn!" I mean, Rosie has that sex appeal thing going on and because she is a model, noone expects acting skills, which is the best position to be in when you're in a Micheal Bay movie. I mean, I like Megan Fox, but look what that role got her: instant fame because of her looks, instant bashing because of the acting and she's supposed to be an actress. I mean, if Rosie gets bashed for her performance, who cares? She'll just raise one of her defined brows, pout her lips and go on her merry way and land a luctrative modeling gig.

Because people tend to put a vote out for their own country I didn't as I hate the Dutch accent. :yuckky: But that's probably because I'm a bitch and I just get annoyed when people can't talk English the way I do To be honest I hate heavy accents no matter what country. You can have the most beautiful French accent, but if that makes you wreck the English language...I hate it. I like the way Monica Belluci speaks because you can sort of hear where she's from (though she sounds more French than Italian to me) but she speaks clearly and she pronounces everything pretty well. So for me I think it can be pretty cool when you can hear someone is foreign, but I like it to be so weak you end up asking the person where they're from because you can't pinpoint the accent. That said, just hearing normal English is refreshing when you're walking around in a big city like London or Dublin and hear all these people talk in foreign languages.

Fairie, you deserve a medal! Thanks for the pictures!

I like the last pictures. Thanks Theron. She looks so fresh and happy in them. Maybe it's just me, but lately I think she looks a bit haggard.

Who cares if she's a smoker? Seriously, I don't get why people make such a big deal out of it. I know it's bad, blah blah blah, but many habits are. Take the average youngster who gets wasted each weekend. P.s. XiaoShen, who's the girl in your sig? Pretty eyes.

Thanks for the vid and the pictures guys! She looks marvelous! (Hint: can we please stop the Cristiano talk?)

Here is the translated version of the first page. I will translate the others as well when I have the time. All mistakes are mine We arranged to meet in the College Hotel in Amsterdam. Sylvia is an half hour late, but the moment she walks in, my superior Carolien and I have forgotten all about that. Because God, Sylvia is one hell of a beauty. That body, those eyes. Every man present perks up; something is happening . She sits down without ceremony, shrugs out of her coat and puts her bag with make-up, deodorant and underwear (‘You never know what the evening may bring’) next to her. “Sorry,” she says. “I came all the way from Rotterdam by Taxi. I’ve got my own man, he drives me for 80 euros. Cheap huh?” Never once it had been this obvious someone came from Rotterdam. She orders sparkled Rosé, but the hotel doesn’t have it. They do have rose champagne for 15 euros per serving. Doesn’t matter, Syl doesn’t care about the recession. Besides, we’re buying, right? Haha! Kim arrives over an hour late. Car broke down, lost keys, had to go to the gym… It doesn’t matter. We’re about to embark on what is supposed to be an interesting interview about Jackie’s theme: beauty, and even more so: being vain. With 2 friends who earn a living that revolves around these two things, we reckoned this shouldn’t be a problem. First we judged their outfits, because being vain shows first and foremost in that person’s wardrobe. Silvia is wearing tight fitting Seven jeans, with suede knee boots sporting 4 inch heels. “I never walk on flats. It’s a matter of principle.” Her black sweater by Supertrash, bra by Victoria’s secret and the ring around her finger by Ti Sento: a gift from Kim. She’s wearing a lot of makeup, though without it being overly noticeable. Her hair is pulled back so tight it’s practically impossible for one stray hair to escape the iron hold of the hairspray she misted over it. Now Kim. Her face is seemingly void of make-up, she’s wearing an H&M top, sports pant by Björn Borg and Adidas shoes. Her leather jacket is by Goosecraft. ‘I just exercised’, she explains. And then it all starts, the big interview. Sylvia’s quotes are best read with the typical Rotterdam pronunciation in mind. (Unfortunately, my English speaking friends, this will be impossible for you.) What are you two to eachother: colleages, rivals or friends? Kim: “We’re sisters! Though I’m usually the most levelheaded. I have to keep reminding Syl to make sure she doesn’t get out of line.” Sylvia pouts guiltily: “Sometimes we fight. Just now, with the shoot for Jackie. I can never keep it up for long, though. I’ll be all like: awww, Kimmy, please? But she’ll keep ignoring me.” Kim: “Syl will keep trying to talk to me. Then I tell her: stop it Syl, right now I’m pissed with you. I’m very stubborn. But she just keeps looking at me with those damn eyes of hers and then I’m suddenly reminded how much I care about her.” Syvia: “I’m never angry with you.” Kim: “That’s because I never do anything wrong.” Do you fall for the same men? Together: “NO!” Kim: “Sylvia always falls for the bad boys. Though I’ve only had boyfriends that weren’t exactly….And I like boys with a tan. Syvia: “Kim is just a bit of an gangsterbitch and I’m the Barbie.” Kim: “I’m street.” Syvia: “Me too, but with me it’s more like Barbiestreet. When we’re in NY together, kim says: I want to go to Brooklyn. To which I say: But Kim, that’s dangerous! That just makes her more eager to go. “ Kim: “actually we’re very different, but very much alike at the same time. Syl’s favourite number is 3, as it is mine as well.” Sylvia: “We were at the Amster Hotel and she suddenly tells me: Syl, have a number in mind. So I say: 3. She looks at me with those big eyes. Turns out that’s her favorite number as well. Bizarre, isn’t it?” By then, 15 minutes had passed. We went outside to smoke a cigarette, but not before Syvia corrected her make-up and put on some perfume for the second time since the beginning of the interview. She then put something on her lips. Sylvia: “All Dutch women, pay attention: I’m about to reveal my secret! It’s very expensive, but it gives you lovely plump lips. The lip line plumper by La Prairie. It’s a really thick, white silicone like substance and you put it on with your fingers, like this. It fills up the lines in your lip, so you get a sort of plump pink mouth. Seriously, I spend all my money on creams and makeup. When I’m in Switzerland, I easily spend 2000 euros on La Prairie products, all at once. But it’s worth it. Isn’t it, Kim?” Kim: “Yes.” Carolien and I exchange looks knowing we both thought the same thing: give these 2 their own show, for god’s sake. Sports Kim: “I train at Special Sports in Amstelveen with Guy. He works with a lot of famous Dutch people: Lieke van Lexmond, Renate Verbaan, those women. I train almost every day. Cardio for an half hour, 15 minutes of Power Plate and then and hour of boxing. At one point you’re totally wrecked, but you know you HAVE to persist. I love it when that happens. Since I’ve started exercising, I’m much more balanced. I have an outlet for my aggression. I have a temper, but thanks to sports it’s gotten better. Sylvia: “I seriously need to start training again. I did it not so long ago, and felt better immediately. I have a lot of energy –some people ask me if I have ADD, but I don’t. Well, maybe a little. Right, Kim?- but I’m just naturally jittery. Even when I get home. I can’t sit still, ever. So exercise is definitely good for me. You know what it is when you haven’t done it in a while, you get less motivated to start again as time passes. I’m an extremist: if I’m going to start again, I’m going to do it every day, 3 hours in a row.”

Wow, she's ripped. Looking great! Her body reminds me of Keira Knightley. But she should definitely not get any thinner.