MOST Magazine Fashion MAY-JUNE'15 ISSUE NO.9 | Page 66

By: Darcy Tharp

ptimistic, driven, weird, kind,
and loyal are the five words that
actress, Haley Ramm uses to best describe
herself. Tenacity would have been another
good one, as Haley at the young age of
11, convinced her family to let her leave
Texas and move to Los Angeles with
her mother in tow in order to pursue her
dream of acting. Already a performer as a
child dancer and commercial actor, Haley
managed to quickly find her footing in
Hollywood, getting cast in small roles on
television shows and films. She recently
got her big break with a series regular role
as Brenna in ABC Family’s drama, Chasing
Life which premiered last summer and
just started shooting season 2. The hardworking actress reveals to Fashion MOST
what she loves most about acting and
playing Brenna, how she keeps her Texas
roots alive within herself, and her plans for
pursuing her fashionista passion of vintage
clothes. And as someone who knows
firsthand what devotion to your chosen
career path means, Haley gives sound
advice for aspiring actors. “Be yourself
and not a copy of someone you want to be
like. Be prepared to work hard all the time
even when you’re not on set. Be grateful
for each booking. Surround yourself with
good people.”

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FAS HI O N

M A G A Z I N E || MAY / JUNE 2015

FMM: You started as a dancer at a very young
age. Do you still actively dance, perform, or
take dance classes? What was your favorite
dance/specialty?
HR: I loved lyrical dance when I was young.
Everything else was so precise and, although
great techniques to learn, nothing is better than the
freedom of lyrical. Dance classes aren’t a part of
my life now but I have them to thank for teaching
me discipline and good posture.
FMM: What was the most difficult part of leaving
Texas and making the move to L.A. when you
were so young?
HR: I left behind my whole life. My dad and my
brother didn’t move to Los Angeles for years after
my mom and I made the trip. I worked steadily
once I arrived in LA so just heading home to Texas
wasn’t that easy. I never complained though. I
knew I was lucky to get to do what I loved.
FMM: As a performer from such a young age,
was it difficult to find friends/make connections
with other kids your age?
HR: It was. The friendship dynamic between young
performers is not always an easy one. We were
all competing for the same roles and that can be
messy. I’m pretty fortunate to have a couple of
good friends from my younger years that are still
in my life. >>>