Fred's film debut - the East European Shepherd, which the actress brings up - took place in the series Village in a Million (1 + 1). And although the proposals to act in film arrive, the star mistress Anna Koshmal does not hurry to exploit it - she really values ??her pet with a golden character.
Actor from God. How did Fred get to the movies?.
On the first day of shooting, "Selay in a Million", I and a pre-selected dog participated in the scene. The dog was good and kind, but the scary choleric. So vigorously he showed emotions that he could not calm down! We could not take a single take. The horseshoe actor needed to be replaced by someone more obedient and calm. And then I offered my pet. He sits at home, bored, why not work? (Smiling. ) My idea was supported by the director. So Fred got on set.
And what was his reaction?.
He like it very much! Still - all day frolicking in the forest, where the shooting took place, is it bad? Do not work - a complete pleasure!.
At first we were worried about how he would behave in front of the camera. But Fred has a calm character, he listened to everything in me, he performed the assigned tasks - there were no problems. In addition, he got acquainted with everyone and was happy with the appearance of new friends. It seemed that, being among a large number of people, he thought that he himself was a man. True, on the first day of shooting very much scared the noise on the court, but then quickly got used to it and was not afraid of anything.
It is said that actors are most difficult to act together with children and animals, because they are natural and can not be changed. Faced such a problem?.
Yes, he really switched to himself all the attention and really lived in the frame. Not every actor is capable of this. And it's great! And I did not have a task to replay it. (Laughs). ) Kind with character How long does Fred live with you?.
He is the dog of my civic husband's parents. Now he is five years old, and I met him when I was two years old. We have a big family, so we deal with Fred in turn. But there is always someone to walk, with whom to leave, who to feed, because keeping an animal is a huge responsibility.
You met him when he was already an adult. How did everything go?.
We have love at first sight. We walk him without a lead, because everyone in the district knows his peace-loving nature. However, the one who sees the dog for the first time, can be scared of huge sizes. But getting to know each other, ceases to be afraid.
Dog in case of danger should protect the owners. Fred can show aggression, if necessary?.
He can not stand the smell of alcohol. A person who drinks a drink feels for a kilometer. And also unmistakably defines the detractor. In both cases, growls menacingly. Thank God, Fred never had to attack and defend. Although there are a few desperate people who, seeing such a large dog, dare to attack it. And then we got Fred not to be guarded by us, he's a member of the family, like a child.
Sy-ur!.
How do you take care of him, what do you feed?.
It feeds mainly on porridges, in which we add kefir, and veal. Fatty meat to dogs is contraindicated. We rarely give food. Bathes in the summer in the river. We do not need to shear the sheep-dog, but comb it ourselves. We drive to the vet if necessary. By the way, we did not practice professional training: the dog is so clever that it was easy to teach his main teams. He understands everything from a half-word.
You shoot a lot, you are away. Is the dog bored?.
Pines terribly. And when I return, there is no limit to joy. He races around me, waves his huge tail so actively that it blows everything around, and I still have bruises on my feet. When you see his happy face, a bad mood instantly disappears!.
Some kind of it is perfect. Are there any shortcomings or weaknesses?.
Fred is not a schoolboy - he does not gnaw anything, does not scratch. Sometimes, when no one is at home, sleep on the bed. But catching him behind this occupation, we do not scold.
True, Fred has one weakness - cheese. He adores him and is ready to do anything, just to get the coveted piece of favorite treat. Once we conducted an experiment:
we hid pieces of cheese in the room and then let the dog in.. He found everything, even in the most secluded corners. So they taught him to look for a lost thing - he does it without difficulty.
Are you going to continue with Fred's film career?.
After "Selo per million" he was offered to act, but it did not work out. Specially look for him "role" just will not, but if they invite me, I'll think about it.
All series of the series Village per million can be viewed HERE.