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Interview with Jamie Chung and Genesis Rodriguez of Big Hero 6 – #BigHero6Event

November 13, 2014 by Dawn Winston

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Disney sent 5 Minutes for Mom contributing blogger Dawn Cullo to Los Angeles to attend a BIG HERO 6 press day. Dawn’s expenses were paid for the trip but no other compensation was paid and all opinions are Dawn’s.

The BIG HERO 6 press day was held at the Roy E Disney Animation Building.  

Elevator at Roy E. Disney Animation Building

I always get really happy when we get to go inside this building because the artwork on the walls is amazing.  The lobby area is decked out in all BIG HERO 6 images.

Big Hero 6 Banners

Interview with Jamie Chung & Genesis Rodriguez

Big Hero 6 Interview - Genesis Rodriguez & Jamie Chung

What was your favorite part about playing the character that you played?

Genesis Rodriquez: I had to be so positive all the time, I felt like I was acting like a fool but getting paid for it.  I loved playing a happy bubbly character.  It is a dream come true to be able to play these strong female characters and give them to future generations.

Jamie Chung: GoGo doesn’t say a lot in the beginning of the movie, but when she does say something she really means it.  She was described to me as the female Clint Eastwood of the group.  It was fun to sass it up.  If I said a line with too much of a smile, the directors would say a little bit meaner.

Big Hero 6 Interview with Jamie Chung and Genesis Rodriguez

Jamie Chung and Genesis Rodriguez

Did you like having the strong female leads in the movie?

Jamie Chung: I love that there is no stereotypes in the movie, being a nerd is cool. Honey Lemon and GoGo are different but they represent strong women in different ways.

Do you move a lot when you are in the recording booth?

Jamie Chung: It was hard to remain still, I had to move because it helps with some of the sounds I had to make such as “pretend like you are falling 6 feet and land on the floor.”

Genesis Rodriquez: I had to move, it was hard to remain still, I had nothing within 4 feet of me.

Genesis Rodriguez Nail Art - Big Hero 6

Genesis Rodriguez Nail Art – Big Hero 6

What was the audition process like?

Jamie Chung: Disney announced that they are doing their next project MOANA and I was called to do a table read and do the voice of the title character Moana. John Lasseter was in the room and later he asked me to audition for GoGo.

What was your favorite scene in the movie with your characters?

Both Jamie and Genesis said that their favorite scene is when they all have their new gear.

Kitty Cat drawn by Jamie Chung during our interview

Kitty Cat drawn by Jamie Chung during our interview

Other than your Characters, who’s your favorite character and not Baymax?

Genesis Rodriquez: Fred is hysterical, he has the best lines. T.J. is such a great Comedian and he’s a lot like Fred too.

Jamie Chung: I liked Wasabi, I am a lot like him and I need to have organization like he does.  He is a worry wart and he cares about safety and the safety of everyone.

Group Photo with Jamie Chung and Genesis Rodriguez

Blogger Group Photo with Genesis Rodriguez and Jamie Chung

Do you think that doing the Movie anyway changed your perspective on certain things?  

Jamie Chung: It is a Superhero movie but it stresses the importance of education and Science. I love the message that intelligence and smarts is not sex biased, nor is it race biased. Everyone has that same opportunity to reach that milestone in terms of education.  I think it’s cool that in 10, 20, 30 years from now this movie still will be relevant.

Genesis Rodriquez: I was so excited to have a movie about Robots and Technology.  I was on a Robotics team and I’m an official Nerd.  I hope girls especially will be the first ones to raise their hands in class and realize that being smart is a super power.  Robotics is cool.  Science is cool.

Artwork

The interviews took place inside a conference room filled with concept art and character sketches.

BIG HERO 6 concept art - City

Honey Lemon Character Board

GoGo Tomago Character Board

More concept artwork by the talented artists at Walt Disney Animation Studios on the walls of the second floor.

Honey Lemon

Tadashi Hamada's Lab

Hiro and Baymax Concept Art

Be sure to come back later in the week for more pictures of inside the Roy E. Disney Animation Building when I share with you the time I voiced Baymax 😉

Written by 5 Minutes for Mom Contributor, Dawn Cullo.
Interview photography of Jamie Chung and Genesis Rodriguez provided by http://www.7onAShoestring.com

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About Dawn Winston

Dawn has been writing a Mom Blog since 2004. She writes about her nerdy side which includes Social Media, Disney and life with two little girls. Her advice is to keep on dreaming, do what you love and life will lead you a path to your happiness. You can find her blog at http://www.IAmAMommyNerd.com on Twitter at http://www.Twitter.com/DawnWinston24 and on Facebook at http://www.Facebook.com/IAmAMommyNerd

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25 Comments

  1. maria says

    December 5, 2014 at 2:43 am

    Can’t wait to see this movie

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  2. Denise says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:55 pm

    Love this group

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  3. Tammy S says

    December 4, 2014 at 10:33 pm

    They is such a creative group! I cracks me up that she said GoGo is supposed to be like the female Clint Eastwood.

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  4. Robin Wilson says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:08 pm

    All of this is new to me but your’re right, the artwork is amazing! I would be happy if I got to visit as well. Very cool.

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  5. diana.p says

    December 4, 2014 at 3:03 pm

    this blog post was so fun to read. Thanks for the care in details, photos and little thoughts. While reading I got a sense of being there too. Thanks.

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  6. DEBIJOT says

    December 4, 2014 at 11:59 am

    This will be a great movie to see for the kids.

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  7. clarissa says

    December 4, 2014 at 9:06 am

    my children are looking forward to seeing this movie

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  8. Alison says

    December 4, 2014 at 12:29 am

    Love the nail art! What a great way to celebrate Big Hero 6.

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  9. Michelle Washburn says

    December 3, 2014 at 5:30 pm

    This is really cool, I always wondered what happens behind the scenes

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  10. Carolyn Barnett says

    December 2, 2014 at 12:06 am

    My sister ia an artist and she would love to have been there. Tons of talent there.

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  11. Birdiebee says

    December 1, 2014 at 2:47 am

    This sounds like a very fun interview.

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  12. Cheryl says

    November 30, 2014 at 9:40 am

    This looks like super fun — for kids and grownups alike.

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  13. Melissa P. says

    November 30, 2014 at 9:35 am

    I love how they take real people and build them into movies. That is just so cool.

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  14. Leela says

    November 24, 2014 at 5:21 pm

    I love all the pictures!

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  15. Kris says

    November 22, 2014 at 9:25 am

    Love the artwork.

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  16. Claudia M says

    November 19, 2014 at 1:58 am

    what great and fun interview ! also love love the nail art 🙂

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  17. June S. says

    November 18, 2014 at 6:38 pm

    Sounds like everyone had a blast, I bet this movie is going to be a good one for the whole family to see-

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  18. Jeanna says

    November 18, 2014 at 4:20 pm

    My kids are excited to see this movie & it’s nice to hear about it from the actor’s side!

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  19. anne says

    November 18, 2014 at 10:16 am

    A most creative post.

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  20. Nicole Dz says

    November 17, 2014 at 11:51 pm

    I love the animation in this movie, and my kids are excited to see it. Great family movie.

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  21. Trish F says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:36 pm

    Another fun Disney movie. Makes me wish my children were little again. This was a great interview. Thanks!

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  22. vickie couturier says

    November 17, 2014 at 2:23 pm

    my son is a artist and he would have loved to have gone there

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  23. Meagan bs says

    November 17, 2014 at 10:53 am

    i love the inside looks you guys get when you get these opportunities, how fun!

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  24. heather says

    November 16, 2014 at 9:54 pm

    This looks like great fun I love art.

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