From Putney Hospital To Hollywood
Scherrikar Bell shares her career past, present and her future plans
How was Life in Putney and what got you into acting?
"I was born in Putney hospital and spent my childhood in Putney. I loved it. It is the cleanest and friendliest part of London I find. I attended Hotham Primary school and would often gather a crowd to watch me perform Spice Girl routines with my friends in the playground! Those were good times.
Still from Musical OH WHAT A LOVELY WAR, 2011
15 years later and I am attending an open audition for, Off West End play "Oh what a lovely War!" I thought I had no chance as I was not a trained actress. I still went along having nothing to loose and ended up booking the role! The rest was history."
Still of Scherrikar Bell in BBC DOCTORS, 2016
What is your next Move and Tell us about your plans with Hollywood!
"My next step is Holywood for sure. Why not aim high I say. I could never forgive myself if I never gave it a try. I already have interest from a top Talent Agency in LA, so fingers crossed!
Behind the scenes, on Rape Crisis Movie with Scherrikar Bell, 2016
Right now you can watch me in the latest HSBC advert 'Android and Pay'.
Still of Scherrikar Bell in HSBC Commercial, 2017
Plus last week I finished filming a commercial for the TBN Christian channel. Look out for me!"
Which 3 acting parts had the biggest impact on your career?
"I would say playing 'Maz Kanata' for STAR WARS VII's test shoot was a dream come true! 'Maz' is a CGI character which meant I was a motion capture performer. My scenes were all directed by Actor Andy Serkis he was incredible!
Behind the scenes on STAW WARS VII - test shoot 2014
Playing the Olympic torch bearer with Billie Mitchell on the Eastenders Live episode was also pretty awesome because It was in front of 20 million viewers and was the first time my friends and family saw me on TV. Plus having a BBC credit is respected in the industry.
Still of Scerrikar Bell and Perry Fenwick in EASTENDERS, 2012
Bridget Jones's baby was my most recent movie and had got me the most laughs, which is always a bonus. I played a hospital receptionist who has the pressure of calming down mum to be played by 'Renee Zellweger' and fathers to be played by 'Colin Firth and 'Patrick Dempsey.' Working on a scene with such a stellar cast was an inspiring moment for me it makes me more excited to take on Hollywood."
Still of Scherrikar Bell in Bridget Jones's Baby, 2016
November 23, 2017