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Anya Chalotra, Yennefer in 'The Witcher': "I'm watching 'the squid game'"

From English mother and Indian father, this 25 -year -old faces her first leading role on television thanks to Netflix, who called her to embody a powerful witch, Yennefer de Vengerberg, Geralt's great love of Rivia, the protagonist.Breed in the London theater rooms and some British series ('Wanderlust' or 'Sherwood'), Anya did not expect the brutal success of this science fiction story led by Henry Cavill (the last 'Superman').His great interpretation has earned him some awards, such as the IMDB "Breakout" Starmeter Award.

What is this powerful witch to give life to you?

I love being able to play Yennefer because he is such an important character, not only in 'The Witcher', but also personally, he has a lot of scope to explore, and doing it, I learn more about myself too.That's why I love it.

Confesses: Did you read the books of Andrzej Sapkowski, in addition to the scripts?

Yes!I have not read them all, but I have read enough to know Yennefer's journey and everything else, so I had up to date on what is based every season and I have read aspects about what awaits my character ina future.

D.R.

What is Yennefer's personality feature that you like the most?And the least?

What is most its survival instinct and what least...I think I could experiment with a little color in your closet (laughs).

Are you similar to her?

Oh, yes, we both certainly influence each other.

But could you give up having children to be more beautiful, sell your soul to the devil?

Nope!Not at all, I want children!

Anya Chalotra, Yennefer en 'The Witcher':

Do you often regret things?

Never.And i mean it.

Anya Chalotra, la poderosa hechicera de 'The Witcher'. | @netflixes

In the first season we see an amazing evolution of the character.Will it also happen in the second season?

I can't advance anything (laughs), it would be 'spoiler'.I can only tell you that it is the transformation that it experiences in the second season, we do not talk about the same circumstances for the character.What she doesn't know is that she lost her powers.When Tissaia gave him permission to let all his chaos explode in the battle of Sodden, and he channeled the magic of fire, which is very dangerous and prohibited.Now, as a result, he lost his powers and tries to assimilate it.Her ultimate goal is to find a true bond in life, an unconditional love, and she knows that this type of connection is stronger between a mother and her children.It is complicated, but when he meets Ciri, his maternal instinct is awakened.Yennefer feels identified with Ciri because he understands it in many aspects that others do not understand: how to try to understand his magic.

The story was written by a man years ago, but there is a lot of feminine power in this story, isn't it?

I think Yennefer is stronger than Geralt, right?(Laughs).I will keep that phrase, I love it.And Yennefer would love to hear it, sure.But I do believe that each character has a lot of strength in itself, and it is about unlocking that and being open to see the potential within a person.That makes you strong, the decisions you make make you strong.You can see this in fiction, but also in our world.So, I think everyone is strong in their own way.

Do you enjoy the wonderful costume you carry in the series?I love your character's looks...

My God, me too.The dresses are incredible, yes, it is sometimes difficult to run or fight with them, but they are fabulous.

You love fashion?

I love fashion, I love it.

Cartel de 'The Witcher 2'. | @netflixes

Now that nobody listens to us, how is it to be in the arms of Henry Cavill, how is he?

He is a lovely man.We get along very well and it is very fun to work with him.I am also amazed by her fighting skills (laughs).I would love to start a fight as fast as he.Yes, it is a real pleasure, it is very fun to do what we do and be able to build relationships and work with the relationships we interpret on screen.Without a doubt, Geralt is Yennefer's weakness, and vice versa.The connection and deep link they forged in season 1 have not faded in the 2.At some point, and will have to define what is really important for her, and will have to make a very difficult decision.

Do you plan to debut in the cinema?

Yes, I would love to make movies.I have never done it, so it's something that excites me.The potential that I could have in a movie gives me a high.

But you have done a lot of theater, right?

And I keep doing it!I started there.It has a great place in my heart.For me it is very different to play on screen.It is much more detailed.I love the structure of the theater, I think.I also love playing for a live audience.It is very fun and pleasant.

What do you like to watch on television?

Oh good question.I'm watching 'the squid game' at this time.I just saw ... What did I just see?Rihanna's underwear parade on Amazon, which I really enjoyed.What else?I am seeing a lot of Danish cinema right now, and I love it.As 'Another Round', by Thomas Vinterberg.It is brilliant.

Has your life changed a lot after working in 'The Witcher'?In what sense?

Well, I think everyone has control of how our life changes.The turns you do when they give you a chance like ours, after a world premiere like the series.I think the most important thing is trust because I have been able to work for so long with a character and transform myself with her, that I feel much safer.I think that is the most important thing I get from this project.

When you don't work, what do you like to do?

I like to spend days out, for example, outdoors.I love swimming, I love running, I like exercise and I love sports.I like to eat, watch movies, I love cooking.Cooking is what I usually do mainly.