Quotes from Catherine Tresa

The first time I visited Chennai was in 2013, July, I think. I came here to meet the director of my first Tamil film, Pa Ranjith for 'Madras.' We did a test shoot and I left the same evening. I didn't get to explore the city much at that time.

I may be working in different languages, but the sentiments of audiences remain the same.

I want to improve my dance moves and achieve perfection.

I easily get bored when I have to play the same kind of roles.

I listen to music, meet my friends, spend lot of time with my pets and party at the gym!

I am open to all scripts and I am not very picky.

Chennaiites are warm and caring - and for me any city is about the people. In fact, I would love to spend more time in the city. Also, I am fond of the south Indian dosa and sambar.

Whatever I do, I give my 100 per cent to it.

When I hear a story, I think about it from the point of view of the audience.

I like clarity in what I do.

I grew up in a household where sweets were not given to you whenever you want. It was restricted only to special occasions.

While growing up, my favourite part about Diwali was the delicious sweets.

For me, a place is defined by the kind of people inhabiting it.

I want to do different kinds of roles and work on good scripts because doing the same kind of roles is boring - both for me and the audience.

Generally, I look forward to doing different roles and I am game for challenges.

I'm extremely happy to be doing different projects, taking up diverse roles that allow me to explore my own potential as an actor.

Ranjith is such a perfectionist. His visualisation of scenes makes it easy for the technicians as well as the actors. His attitude exudes so much energy that we want to give every shot our best.

I did Kannada when I was in college. I wasn't even sure of what I was doing. I started figuring out my career in acting when I began doing Telugu and Tamil films.

I like movies and I love working in both Tamil and Telugu.

Vishal is a gentleman. I really enjoyed working with him on the sets. But he keeps pulling everybody's leg!

I wouldn't say films are a natural process after modelling. Films are more complex. There is not much connection between ramp shows and films.

Part of being an actress is being glamorous. For me, it is fun.

Glamour, for me, is looking good. It has nothing to do with short clothes.

None in the 'Madras' team knew what to expect. We were just sure that we were making a good film.