. Even in the toughest roles, there are moments when I enjoy doing them and feel glad I did them.
Do you have a switch in your mind when you switch your mode of thinking to work, while you have holidays to enrich yourself in this way?
Yagira:Surprisingly, I am the type of person who gets turned on quickly. Before the show, after I have finished my makeup. My mood goes in that direction.
Yagira-san has a unique presence, and when he is acting, I get the sense that his presence is expressed in the role.
Yagira:I am often told that, but it is unconscious in me. . I am very frantic when I am acting. I listen to the other actor's lines and try not to forget my own lines, and I am conscious of such basic things. . But if I see myself in a role, maybe somewhere along the line I want to be that kind of actor.
What kind of actor do you want to be?
Yagira:I have tried many roles in my 20s and have found many switches. I was afraid that I could only play a limited number of roles, and I admired people who could play a variety of roles. I admire actors who can play a variety of roles.
What do you mean by "American-ish"?
Yagira:An American actor once told me that "American plays are the result of study after study after study," and there is a sense of a hybrid between acting and entertainment in American plays. I myself like that kind of thing, but now that I am in my 30s, there is a part of me that wants to be more European.
Europe?
Yagira:When I watch European films, I feel that the aura and mood of the actors are very strong. That's what I find so strange. Now that I am in my 30s, I want to make sure to choose films that match the tension I have in my heart.
A: In terms of the aura and mood you just mentioned, I think you have a strong personality that is second to none. Is there anything that you place importance on when creating a role?
Yagira:. I hope it looks like that. I was watching the making of the movie "Secret Sunshine," and the lead actress, Do Yeon Chung, said something like, "It's fine as long as it looks like that. . In other words, there is no need to think too deeply about it.
Do you mean leaving a blank space, or something like that?
Yagira:Yes, I am. Mr. Song Kang-ho is also in "Secret Sunshine" and I had the pleasure of meeting him the other day. I like his acting very much, but he exudes a human power that is just amazing. His personal aura enlivens the work, and that is the kind of actor I want to become.
What do you gain from playing different roles in a play?
Yagira:It's a joy, after all . I love acting. It is hard work, but I am happy and grateful when I feel that I was able to perform in a good production. That kind of feeling is important. No matter how tough a role may be, there are moments when I enjoy playing it and feel happy about it. That's why I am able to finish the role.
Do you feel that when you crank up the film?
Yagira:No , it was after I saw the first preview. I was still in the role when it was cranked up.
So that's when you finally switch off?
Yagira:. maybe. After seeing the first issue, I can finally say, "Have a good day" to the work. If it's a good piece, I'm rewarded, and I feel calmer. You can switch off comfortably.
