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Los Angeles, March 17 (IANS) Hollywood star Christina Ricci says the dark, rebellious character of Wednesday Addams had a huge influence on the actress and her career.

The 45-year-old actress played the role of Wednesday Addams in ‘The Addams Family’ when she was just 11 years old in 1991 and later played a teacher in the 2022 Netflix spin-off series ‘Wednesday.’

Ricci told Britain’s HELLO! magazine: “Wednesday is still the character I’m best known for.I spent a ton of time in my childhood playing her and she had a huge influence on me and my career.

The actress said that she still feels “very influenced by her.”

I spent a ton of time identifying with her and I’m happy that Wednesday is still a huge part of my life.”

Currently, the actress can be seen essaying the role of adult Misty Quigley in the drama ‘Yellowjackets’ , which follows both the teen survivors of a plane crash lost in the wilderness in 1996 and their later lives in 2021 – and she has a lot “fun” in the role, reports femalefirst.co.uk.

She said: “Misty is the most fun character to play, she’s so arrogant. It’s almost as if she doesn’t view herself as a real human being. She thinks she can do anything and get away with anything.”

The actress shared that the current third season of the show is very “intense”.

She said: “(Season three) reveals even more of the mystery of what happened back then with the survivors and what is happening with them now. There are a lot of twists and surprises to come. It’s crazy, scary and intense. Not giving anything away, but the body count is really high.”

The actress is confident of her chances of survival if she was stranded in the wilderness in real life.

She said: “I love watching survival TV shows, so I like to think I would do OK. love ‘Naked and Afraid’, which has taught me that when you have literally nothing at all, start with finding some shoes.”

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Chennai, Sep 25 (IANS) The makers of director Ram Chakri’s upcoming social drama ‘Carmeni Selvam’, featuring actor and director Samuthirakani in the lead, have now released the first single from the film, much to the delight of fans and film buffs.

The song, titled ‘Carmeni’, offers an intimate glimpse into the heart and mind of the film’s protagonist, Selvam, ahead of the movie’s theatrical release.

A poignant and emotionally resonant narrative, ‘Carmeni’ is a moving monologue that encapsulates the essence of Selvam’s life and his aspirations. The lyrics, written from Selvam’s perspective, reveal his honest struggles as a taxi driver, his dreams of providing a better future for his wife, Shanti, and their son Balu, and the immense pressure he faces from a world where “honesty doesn’t pay EMIs.”

The song’s rhythm mirrors the daily grind of his life, while the soulful chorus serves as a heartfelt plea for a promised, stable future.

The song’s central theme — encapsulated in the line “Peraasai patta dhan iraivan tharuvan” (Only if you are greedy will God give you)—is a philosophical cornerstone of the film. It captures the moral dilemma that forces Selvam to abandon his principles and embark on a morally ambiguous path, making him a profoundly relatable everyman in a world of complex choices.

The longing behind ‘Eppo varuvayo’ captures the unspoken ache of every wife who watches her husband give up everything for the family — a line that quietly echoes across countless homes.

For the unaware, ‘Carmeni Selvam’ is a social drama that explores the tension between duty and desire, honesty and desperation. The film follows Selvam, a humble and principled car driver, whose life takes a dramatic turn when a sudden family emergency forces him to confront his values. What begins as a quest for a better life unravels into a poignant journey through a web of debt and deceit, forcing Selvam and his wife to confront the true meaning of love and survival.

Says director Ram Chakri: “With Carmeni Selvam, our goal was to tell a story that is honest, authentic, and universally relatable.”

“Every single frame, every line of dialogue, is crafted to reflect the shared aspirations and struggles of ordinary people. The song ‘Carmeni’ is the soul of our film. It’s not just music; it’s a direct window into our hero’s heart, a heartfelt plea to the life he dreams of. We hope audiences will connect with Selvam’s journey and find a piece of their own story within his,” he said.

Carmeni Selvam features a powerful ensemble cast, with every character playing a crucial role in the narrative. The film also features a path breaking performance from critically acclaimed actor Samuthirakani, in a role that is a clear departure from his usual repertoire. Apart from Samuthirakani, the film will also feature ace director Gautham Vasudev Menon in a pivotal role. Other actors who are a part of the film include Lakshmi Priya, Abhinaya, Karthik Kumar, Badava Gopi, Kothandam, Karan Chakravarthi, Sankara Narayan V and Haritha Parakod.

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Mumbai, March 21 (IANS) Actor Vivek Oberoi, in a heartfelt post for his mother, recalled the darkest phase of life and his mother’s “magic” during that time, further revealing how he broke down and found strength in her presence.

Sharing an emotional note on his social media account, the actor spoke about a time when he felt completely shattered. He also wrote about how, despite putting up a brave face for the world, he was internally struggling.

Taking to his social media account, Vivek Oberoi captioned his post, “I remember a time years ago, during one of the darkest chapters of my life. I felt like the walls were closing in. To the world, I was still trying to keep up a brave front, but inside, I was broken.”.

He added, “And in that moment of total exhaustion, I did what I’ve always done. I went to my mother. I sat on the floor, put my head in her lap like a little boy, and just cried. I asked her the question we all ask when life feels unfair: ‘Why me, Ma? Why is this happening to me?’

He further wrote, “She didn’t offer me clichés or pity. She simply stroked my hair and asked, ‘Beta, did you ever ask, ‘Why me?’ when you were winning all those awards? Did you ask it when millions were cheering your name?’’

“In that simple question, she stripped away the ‘actor’ and the ‘star’ and spoke directly to her son, touching my soul. That is the magic of a mother. She is the only person who can look at your deepest vulnerabilities and use them to rebuild your strength.”

“There is a beautiful Japanese proverb that says we all have three faces. The first face, we show to the world. The second face, we show to our close friends and family. But the third face, the truest reflection of who we are, is the one we never show to anyone. Except, perhaps, our mothers,” he added.

The actor further mentioned that now he sees his wife Priyanka spreading the same magic over their kids.

“Now, I see that same magic unfolding in my own home. I watch Priyanka with our children, and I see her getting to know their ‘third faces’ before they even know they have them. It’s in the way she creates a world for them where they never have to hide who they are.”

“To my mother, who sees me as I truly am; to my wife, who is the heartbeat of our home; and to every mother across the world, thank you for loving every face. Happy Mother’s Day. #UAEMothersDay,” he wrote.

The post was accompanied by heartwarming pictures. In one picture, Vivek is seen warmly embracing his mother, and the other picture shows a childhood memory, where his mother is seen planting a loving kiss on his cheek.

On the professional front, Vivek Oberoi made his Bollywood debut with Company, earning critical acclaim for his performance. He went on to showcase his acting prowess in films like Saathiya, Yuva and many more.

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