Fantastic! I don't know *anything* about Alias, they don't show it here in Germany, so I didn't know Michael Vartan was in it...I totally ADORE the guy!
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 10/20/02 16:32 ] |
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This is from: www.journalnow.com/ Fri, September 27, 2002 Living the Spy Life By Tim Clodfelter JOURNAL REPORTER PASADENA, Calif. When viewers last saw CIA agent Michael Vaughn, the character played by actor Michael Vartan in ABC's hit show Alias, he was drowning in a flood of mysterious liquid. "I wasn't doing too well," Vartan said with a grin. But Vartan fans need not worry: Vaughn will survive his near-death experience. Vartan was cagey about exactly how his character survives, but he said that series creator J.J. Abrams (Felicity) came up with a plausible resolution to last season's cliffhanger. "There are a lot of things on TV that are far less believable that the viewer seems to buy," Vartan said. "I have absolute faith in J.J.'s imagination, and when I read it I thought, 'Yeah, OK, I believe that, sure.'" Although he will make it out alive, Vaughn won't necessarily escape unharmed. "I know that something happens because of the liquid he was in," Vartan said. "Something will affect him, and I don't know if that's mentally or physically. I know it's going to be something along those lines." Alias was one of last season's few breakout hits, a high-octane adventure series that quickly drew a loyal audience. Jennifer Garner stars as Sydney Bristow, who has followed in the footsteps of her father (Victor Garber) and become a secret agent. In the show's complex mythology, Sydney and her father are actually double-agents, working on behalf of the CIA while pretending to be loyal agents of a sinister agency known as SD-6. The show was a critical as well as commercial success, earning 11 Emmy nominations - a rare feat for a show in its freshman year. It won two technical awards. Vaughn is Sydney's "guardian angel," a CIA handler who provides her with valuable assistance on her missions. The show has hinted at romantic tension between the two, but Vartan does not expect that "will they or won't they" aspect to dominate the show. "As an actor, it's fun to play the 'want what you can't have' aspect of the relationship," he said, "so I hope it doesn't get, too quickly, too hot and too heavy... I certainly hope they keep that edge. "I don't think this year will actually be too much romance. I think they'll definitely start inching toward it a bit more maybe than last year, in the way Jennifer and I actually play the characters when we're together alone. There might be a little more playfulness and a little less of that business veneer." Vaughn has some competition for Sydney's attentions from Will Tippin (Bradley Cooper), an intrepid journalist who has uncovered some of the secrets of SD-6. Some recent promotions for the show have played up the "romantic triangle" aspect of the series. If Sydney eventually has to choose between Will and Vaughn, Vartan said that - naturally enough - he is rooting for the character he plays. "Who better could understand what she's going through than someone who's going through the exact same things and understands the life she needs to live and the sacrifices she needs to make?" he said. "I just think that Vaughn would understand her problems, and they're obviously attracted to each other. "But then maybe, you never know. Sometimes people want the opposite. Will would be more a soothing influence, a solid kind of quiet strength to come home to after a hard day in Morocco." Vartan was born in Paris, and after his parents divorced, he spent his childhood moving between France and the United States. He is a hockey enthusiast and enjoys playing the game when he is not working on Alias. Being on a hit show has made him a little more careful. "I wear a mask now that I'm on the show, out of professional courtesy," he said. "If I showed up to work on Monday with a big gash across my face, they'd be like, 'What the hell? OK, quick rewrite: Sydney kicks Vaughn in the face.' " |
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| Author: | Alien Stalker [ 10/24/02 11:20 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
Fantastic! I don't know *anything* about Alias, they don't show it here in Germany, so I didn't know Michael Vartan was in it...I totally ADORE the guy!
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| Author: | The Zookeepers Apprentice [ 10/24/02 11:22 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
I like the hockey comment. 
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 10/24/02 16:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
I live for hockey. So the fact that he plays is a nice plus for me!
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 10/29/02 13:39 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
From: www.vaughnetc.com Seven Silly Questions with Michael Vartan TVGuide.com, August 19, 2002 By Michael Ausiello When last we saw Michael Vartan, his Alias alter ego was submerged in a tidal wave of trouble on the show's season finale. But in real life, the 33-year-old French hottie who finds himself being stalked by Robin Williams in the new indie thriller One Hour Photo (opening Wednesday) was alive and well enough to dive head-first into our Seven Silly Questions. TV Guide Online: What was it like being naked in front of Robin Williams for One Hour Photo's climax? Did he behave himself? Michael Vartan: There were a lot of air conditioning jokes made even though it was 150 degrees in the room. But that's Robin for you. I grew up in France and played sports all of my life, and not to sound weird or anything, but you see guys naked in the locker room all the time. Nudity is really not a big deal to me. If you've never seen a penis, you need to get out a little more whether you're a man or a woman. TVGO: Had you met Drew Barrymore when she was in high school, would you have been able to resist her the way your character did in Never Been Kissed? Vartan: The way she looked in that movie? No. I have a penchant for curves, I must say. But my high school experience was so dull and weird and awkward that I don't think I would ever have had the guts to go up to her or even look at her for that matter. TVGO: How long can you hold your breath under water? Vartan: Well, apparently for a whole summer. No one's happier than me that I'm back at work [on Alias]. TVGO: You've worked with both Gwyneth Paltrow (in The Pallbearer) and Madonna (in The Next Best Thing). Maybe you can shed some light on how these two could be best friends. Vartan: Are they really? TVGO: Yes. Vartan: That absolutely perplexes me. I thought you were kidding. I can't think of two more diametrically opposite people. My experience working with Gwyneth was absolutely wonderful; she was incredibly charming and sweet. Madonna, on the other hand, was a different experience. And I'll definitely leave it at that. TVGO: One of our producers here, Oda Chan, wants to know if you'll marry her. So... will you? Vartan: Okay, no problem. Just have her send me a picture. I have to get married in Vegas because of my schedule, though. TVGO: I don't think she'd object. Would you ever consider marrying a groupie à la Notting Hill? Vartan: Sure. Everyone is entitled to enjoy someone's work, or just the way they look. I've certainly been a groupie of certain women, either because of their talent or their art. It doesn't mean I'm a freak. TVGO: Do you ever look in the mirror and think, "Wow. I am hot." Vartan: Never. I think a lot of that is a function of being a guy. We just don't do that. As long as my hair doesn't look ridiculous, I'm ready to go. I'm not a bad-looking guy. I consider myself decent. |
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 11/10/02 08:19 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
vartanho.com/articles/200...uotes.html AmericanHockey November 2002 Welcome to HockeyWood Transcript thanks to Sputnik. AmericanHockey magazine has an article "Welcome to HockeyWood" which talks about various stars of Movies and TV that play hockey. There are a few MV quotes: ' Michael Vartan, star of the hit TV show "alias", comes into the locker room and plops his hockey bag down next to you. "Aren't you supposed to be shooting today?" someone asks from across the room. He smirks and confesses, " I talked to {assistang director} into giving me a later call time. I just feel better when I play. When I don't play, life is just not as good." ' and also ' Vartan knows he'll never be as accomplished with a puck as he is with a screenplay, but he'll keep at it. "I started playing when I was in my early 20s. I wish I had started sooner when I had more free time," said the native of Normandy, France who now lives in Los Angeles. "I'd love to be able to just spend a couple of months at a training camp or hockey school, to be able to focus on hockey and get really good at it. Maybe I'll get them to write it into the show". ' and 'You ask the guy in the white helmet on the other team, "Hey Vartan where are you playing?" He says, "I'm playing D. Don't tool me today." You smile as he skates away. It's just hockey. ' © AmericanHockey 2002  Can we not see why the girl from Minnesota is madly in love with this man? He loves hockey with a passion and well...Minnesota...hockey! Yes, I am a dork! Thank you.
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| Author: | The Zookeepers Apprentice [ 11/10/02 09:06 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
I think it's cool the guy is passionate about something other than just the acting. Shows he has a life and some dimension to his life. Makes him more human. *sigh* Let us go find where he plays hockey and watch him. |
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 11/10/02 10:43 ] |
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Quote: Quote: Let us go find where he plays hockey and watch him  Yes, can we please?
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 11/12/02 14:03 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
This article is from People's June issue and I just thought it was too cute! www.vaughnetc.com/articles/people.html |
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| Author: | The Zookeepers Apprentice [ 11/12/02 14:30 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
Yes, it is. HE'S MINE! 
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 11/13/02 17:47 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
Whatever, girl! Don't make me hurt you!
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| Author: | The Zookeepers Apprentice [ 11/13/02 17:49 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
Right...I have the gun. You? |
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 11/13/02 18:26 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
Explosives.
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 11/28/02 19:55 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
Ok...well, this isn't an article, but it's a clip from a photo shoot for Stuff magazine that Michael did. Check it out. He's just so adorable! www.bthere.tv/video/video...here_H.wvx Found it at vartanetc.com |
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 11/30/02 22:00 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
Someone please go watch this and tell me if I'm the only one that notices the accent...especially at the beginning!
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 12/02/02 16:44 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
 Just fixing the code so your sweetie shows up. |
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 12/02/02 19:23 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
Thanks, Laura...what does the noborder thing mean? |
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 12/04/02 15:09 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
From: secure.canoe.ca/JamMovies...chael.html Pool career scratched By LOUIS B. HOBSON -- Calgary Sun Six years ago, Michael Vartan had to choose between being a professional pool player and an actor. "I was actually quite good and I loved the carefree lifestyle," says Vartan, who plays Drew Barrymore's love interest in Never Been Kissed. "My acting career was essentially going nowhere because I always seemed to be off playing pool when the auditions came up." Vartan got a rude awakening one day. "My tutor was ranked eighth in the world. I always had to pick him up for lessons because he couldn't afford a car. It finally dawned on me there is no real future in being a professional pool player." Vartan traded in his pool cue for a hockey stick. "I drive my agent and manager wild. I play hockey on Tuesday and Thursday mornings, so I'm not available for auditions on those mornings. I only forfeit my hockey games if I'm actually working on a film, not trying to get one." |
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| Author: | destinyros2005 [ 12/09/02 17:32 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
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| Author: | The Zookeepers Apprentice [ 12/09/02 17:34 ] |
| Post subject: | Michael Vartan Stuff |
So, is he French or American, or what? |
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