Orlando Bloom is undoubtedly one of Hollywood’s finest rising actors, and one of Britain’s sexiest male exports. With over 15 films under his belt, and several more in the works, it was amazing he had time to come and pick up three surfboard awards (for Action-Adventure movie of the summer, Choice Hottie and Choice Rumble) at the 2006 Teen Choice Awards in Universal City, CA. Here's what he had to say...
How does it feel to be a part of such an incredible movie trilogy like
Pirates Of The Caribbean?
Great. I have to say it’s great to be a part of a film that kids can really enjoy going to see and respond to, and they seem to really love it. It’s something great for people to enjoy.
Who did you bring with you to the Teen Choice Awards?
I have one of my best friends from London here with me tonight actually. He’s never been to anything like this so for him it’s kind of like the real deal. Very exciting, you know?
What was the big highlight of your summer?
Wow! Geez, the highlight of my summer would have to be getting a bit of time off actually! I got about three weeks between filming the 2nd and the 3rd installments of Pirates, so I got to hang out in London with my mom and my friends and my family.
Growing up, all kids have chores their parents make them do. What was the worst chore your mom ever made
you do?
You know, my mom used to make me polish the brass and the door knobs and other stuff. I kind of liked it, I don’t know…but now… (laughter)
What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?
Be true to yourself. To thine own self be true, and that’s a real challenge. It was given to me numerous times in my life by different people like teachers, coaches, professors.
What are you working on after Pirates?
I’ve got to tell you that there’s this new film I did in the middle of all these big movies, it’s called Haven and it’s out September 15. It’s from a first time director, a 24-year old kid did it. He shot in the Caribbean again, believe it or not, I seem to not be able to get away from the Caribbean. But there is no sword in it, in this one, but it’s um, I’m really proud of it. It’s a real… It’s a kind of youth culture movie. It’s a sort of Romeo and Juliet, kind of West Side Story broken love story and it’s a good one, you know? So hopefully... that’s out September 15.
