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Canadian actress and filmmaker Megan Follows is best-known for playing Anne Shirley in “Anne of Green Gables,” as well as for her acting work as Catherine de’ Medici (Queen of France) in “Reign.”
Most recently, she starred in the Off-Broadway show "Pen Pals" opposite Michelle Clunie, who is known from "Queer as Folk" and "Teen Wolf."
Megan's Favorite Movie
She listed “Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind” as her favorite movie.
Favorite Series to Binge-watch
Her favorite series to binge is “Line of Duty.”
Megan's Favorite Sports to Watch and to Play
Her favorite sport to watch and to play is “gymnastics.” “I was a gymnast when I was a kid, but I can’t do that now even if I wanted to,” she said with a sweet laugh.
The Mottos She Lives By
Her favorite motto to live by is: “Don’t let the bastards get you down.” My mother taught me that saying,” she admitted.
The Best Advice She Has Ever Been Given
On the best advice she has ever been given, she said, “When you are holding onto something that is really hurt, it is too easy to say ‘move on.’ So, use that to contribute with.”
If Megan Follows Was Not an Actor She Might Be...
Her alternate career choice would be a “carpenter.” “I like that as a skill,” she said.
Her Hobby to Unwind and Relax
Her favorite hobby to unwind and relax is “carpentry.”
If Megan Follows Could Have a Superpower it Would Be...
On her superpower of choice, she revealed, “I would love to be able to fly.”
Favorite Cheat Meal
On her favorite cheat meal, she said, “Trade Joe’s dumplings… they have a little soup inside of them. Pop them in the microwave and put them on a spoon. It’s a dumpling with a little soup in there. They are like mini wontons, and they awesome.”
Megan's Dream Acting Partner
When asked about her dream acting partner, Follows said, “Michelle Clunie… say no more!”
That was a very fitting answer, especially since Clunie starredwith her in "Pen Pals" Off-Broadway.
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For more information on the play "Pen Pals," visit its official homepage.