Actress, Ava Capri, who was born in Los Angeles, California, is known for her role in “Love, Victor,” in which she plays Lucy alongside actors Michael Cimino and George Sear. She also appeared in “Embattled,” “Little Rituals,” and more. She is set to co-star in Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s movie “Do Revenge,” a dark comedy also starring, among others, Camila Medes, Maya Hawke, and Austin Abram and others.
When did you start acting?
I did a few things when I was really young but then stopped and I didn’t really pick it up again until I had graduated from high school.
Tell us about the upcoming “Strangers” film.
I think it’s going to be a fun ride. I’m really excited for people to see it. To work with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson who is incredibly talented was such a dream.
Who is an actor or actress you dream of working with?
Lizzy Caplan.
How did you prepare for your role as Lucy in “Love, Victor?”
Specifically, what I tried to do was put myself in the headspace of what it would feel like discovering and figuring out my sexuality while still being 17 and in high school. Because for me, I came out much later, so it was really interesting to play someone who figured it out much earlier than I did.
How do you think “Love, Victor” has impacted the LGBTQ+ community?
Whenever I’ve had a fan of the show come up to me, it’s never “ I like the show” but it’s always “that shows means so much to me. Thank you.” “ Love Victor” was a trailblazing series, and in a way I think it has led the way for more of the content surrounding young queer stories we are seeing today.
What are your goals for the next few years?
I’d love to do something really different next. Truthfully, I’d like to do something a little less YA and something a bit messier and edgier. I’ve recently read a few scripts where a character has blood all over her mouth, and I immediately was like oh ya that’s what I want.
From where do you draw inspiration?
Everything? This is a funny question to me because the answers feel so obvious. I draw it from life, the people I love, and the people I don’t. And of course, other people’s art. I simply cannot stop thinking about Cooper Raiff’s new movie Cha Cha Real Smooth. Stuff like that.
Social Media.
Instagram: @avacapri
