Logan Oung
He played in Mike Johnston‘s Here There Be Tygers as Charles.
SKSM: Could you start with telling me a bit about yourself? Who are you and what do you do?
Logan Oung: Ok well, my name is Logan Oung Garneau I’m eleven years old, I’m a double black stripe in Taekwondo, I love acting, and I love superheroes movies and books, I love gaming, and that’s how I actually bonded with Mike the director.
SKSM: How did you become involved in Here there be tygers Dollar Baby film?
Logan Oung: At the moment I had just started to sign on with City Talent Management. My agent Diane had just got an audition for Here There Be Tigers, and then I got it.
SKSM: What do you think it is in the story that attracts people so much?
Logan Oung: I think that the fact it was a Stephen King movie attracted lots of people. Also the fact that there is a tiger in the washroom is awesome!
SKSM: Did you have to audition for the part or was it written directly for you?
Logan Oung: I originally went for the role of Kenny, and I was also asked to read the role of Charles, luckily I knew the script for both Charles and Kenny. A couple weeks later I got a call saying I got the role of Charles.
SKSM: You worked with Mike Johnston on this film, how was that?
Logan Oung: Working with Mike was awesome, he took me under his wings, and we had a lot in common. Everyone made me feel welcome especially Mike. Mike understood me more than many people do, which made the job easier.
SKSM: Was there any funny or special moment when they made the movie that you would like to tell me about?
Logan Oung: Yes, in the scene were I/Charles asked to go to the bathroom Miss Bird asks “Do you have TO URINATE” it took us 5 or 6 tries to not laugh every time she said it.
SKSM: Do you still have any contact with the crew/cast from that time? If so with who?
Logan Oung: Yes I follow Mike, Here There Be Tigers, and Bronwyn.
SKSM: What are you working nowadays?
Logan Oung: Well, I’ve been doing auditions here and there, but for awhile it’s been slow.
SKSM: Are you a fan of Stephen King’s work?
Logan Oung: Yes I’m definitely a fan of Stephen King’s work, I also love reading his books.
SKSM: What is one thing people would be surprised to know about you?
Logan Oung: Everyone thinks that I’m Filipino but I’m actually half Cambodian and Caucasian and that I’m almost a belt black in Taekwondo, I’ve been doing since I was 4 years old.
SKSM: Thanks for taking the time to answer my questions. Is there anything else you want to say to the fans that read this interview?
Logan Oung: Thank you for taking the time to read all of this. Everyone has a little actor inside themselves but they just don’t know how to express themselves, luckily I found that in acting.
