On the Red Carpet with Lost Girl’s Anna Silk

On the red carpet at last month’s Gemini Awards in Toronto, I spoke briefly with the star of the hit Canadian TV series Lost Girl, Anna Silk. Hot on the heels of a Season 2 pick up, she candidly shared her thoughts on why Lost Girl is a success, what attracted her to her character, Bo, and the online sensation that the series has sparked.

Congrats on season 2! I have to ask, with all of the supernatural-type shows out there at the moment, what do you think has set Lost Girl apart from the rest of the pack?

AS: I think that it’s just such a unique concept. The show is crazy and about all these creatures. There are a lot of supernatural things happening on the show, but I think what sets it apart is the relationships, the fact that Bo is involved with Dyson and with Lauren, and it’s a very complex character. It’s an interesting group of people with interesting issues. I think that’s what sets it apart and what’s resonating with viewers.

A lot of women are attracted to roles on genre TV series because of the strong characters. What was it about Bo that really caught your attention?

AS: What I love about Bo is that she’s strong, tough and really capable, but I also love that she is very vulnerable and scared a lot of the time, and has to figure out her way through that world, and figure out her way into the supernatural world when she finds out that she’s a part of it.

Were you aware of the strong fan base that’s building in the US although the show isn’t airing there at the moment?

AS: Yeah, it’s neat. There’s just such a demand for it.

Lost Girl is a popular online discussion topic, on Twitter, fan sites and blogs. What are your thoughts on the buzz that the show has generated?

AS: I love that people are discussing the show in an interesting and productive way online, talking about what they like and didn’t like, and I love that the show generates this kind of discussion.

Canadian fans can catch the Season 1 finale of Lost Girl tonight at 9pm ET on Showcase. US fans, we’ll keep you posted if we hear any news on an American network pick up.

Photo Courtesy of Showcase