Karen Gillan
Karen Gillan
Karen Sheila Gillan is a Scottish actress and filmmaker. She gained recognition for her work in British film and television, particularly for portraying Amy Pond, a primary companion to the Eleventh Doctor in the science fiction series Doctor Who (2010–2013). Her early film roles include the thriller Outcast (2010) and the romantic comedy Not Another Happy Ending (2013). She worked on the British
"To be honest, I wasnt really a huge follower of Doctor Who before I got this part. I mean I knew it was huge, but … I was nothing like my mum, whos a proper diehard Whovian. Shes got a Tardis money-bag, and Dalek bubble-bath. But having read the first episode I was utterly smitten, and with the character. Amys a sassy lady, funny and passionate, and her relationship with the doctor has a really interesting dynamic."
Karen Gillan"I am legitimately Scottish. I can officially say — yes. Yeah, I am from Inverness in the Highlands of Scotland."
Karen Gillan"I got the recall, the second audition. That was when I started sweating. This huge thing. And it was so secretive I couldnt even tell BBC reception where I was going, had to pretend it was for something called Panic Moon, which is an anagram of companion."
Karen Gillan"I was a little worried that I was going to look like an overgrown fetus … Maybe that’s true. But it’s liberating. It’s very liberating. Everyone here should shave their heads."
Karen Gillan"We knew Karen was perfect for the role the moment we saw her. She brought an energy and excitement to the part that was just fantastic."
Karen Gillan
