Sea and be Scene

Posted: October 11, 2011

Marthe Bernard grew up acting in her hometown of St.John’s, NL and for the last few years folks across Canada and around the world have come to know her as Tinny in that TV show based in St.John’s, NL - Republic of Doyle, so it seems only natural then that her first role as a leading lady would come via a movie filmed there.

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In BEAT DOWN - Marthe plays Fran White an 18 year old firecracker who dreams of becoming a professional wrestler. Her single-father Whitey played by Robb Wells (Trailer Park Boys) is a former pro - known as ‘White Lightning’ in the ring- with broken dreams of his own he is dead set against Fran wrestling.

We caught up to Marthe to talk about her new movie – about the character and the opportunity to act alongside friends - like TV co-star Mark O’Brien (Republic of Doyle) and family – her real life father Andy Jones (Grown up Movie Star, Rare Birds).

Of course we talk a little 'R of D Season 3' and discover another hidden talent Ms. Bernard has up her sleeve.  Filmed on location in one of Marthe’s favourite spots  Aqua – on Water Street in downtown St.John’s – it was great fun!

We thank you for your time Marthe Bernard - you rock! SABS

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For more with Marthe Bernard check out her IN sights IN 10 and her #FFF Friday Favourite Four

For more on Marthe's movie visit the official site at www.beatdownmovie.com

BEAT DOWN will screen at the 22nd Annual St.John’s International Women’s Film Festival  as part of their Opening Night Gala at the Arts & Culture Centre Date: Tue, Oct 18 2011 Time: 8:00 pm To 11:00 pm

The film is directed by Deanne Foley (The Magnificent Molly McBride), co-written by Deanne Foley & Iain MacLeod (Trailer Park Boys) with Paul Pope (Grown Up Movie Star, Rare Birds) as producer.

For ticket & festival information visit www.womensfilmfestival.com

For more on Marthe’s hit show Republic of Doyle visit www.cbc.ca/republicofdoyle

For info on Aqua visit www.aquarestaurant.ca

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