Raised in theater, Ariane Bellamar has always had a passion for the arts. Originally from Canada, Ariane modeled locally in Toronto before moving westward to pursue both acting and modeling on a professional level in Los Angeles. She works both as a Playboy Bunny and actress starring in ABC Family's BEVERLY HILLS NANNIES.Kevger.com's Kevin Mulcahy Jr. recently spoke to Bellamar about her career and latest role.
Kevin Mulcahy Jr.: What would you say you were looking for? What was Ari looking for in a nanny, and do you think you got it?
Ari Bellamar: Well, it’s kind of funny because what we’re looking for in a nanny, we did get. Amber is phenomenal. I happen to think she’s very cute. Nobody showed my rating. I gave her a nine.
But she just really fit into our family. I just really enjoyed her honesty and her ability to be herself as soon as she walked in the door. She just fit into our family.
Kevin Mulcahy Jr.: Now, there’s a certain chemistry there with Emma. Was that instantaneous, or did they take some time to get to know each other?
Ari Bellamar: Emma loved Amber from the moment she walked in, and Amber was so easy going. She just has a way with kids. She’s not intimidating. She’s just herself.
I thought that there was a bit of a pretense with the other two nannies. I love Amanda, but she was new to the area. My heart would be in my throat if I had somebody new in LA driving Emma around. I’d be terrified every second.
Then, Shayla just seemed to me just to be a little more self absorbed, which is fine because it’s Los Angeles. Isn’t everybody? But Amber seemed to be herself. She reminds me a lot of another girlfriend of mine. I think that we all connected, and I think she connected with Emma straight away.
Kevin Mulcahy Jr.: We all see the glamorous side of being a Playboy Bunny, but can you talk about what an average day at the office, so to speak, would be like for you?
Ari Bellamar: Well, my office is more of a mansion. My day at work’s more like hosting huge parties. But it gets a little stressful.
I was a very unattractive child, and there’s always a part of me that feels like that gangly 15 year-old again walking into those situations. It’s hard to keep your confidence up and to be who you’re hired to be. You’re hired to be a beautiful, glamorous hostess and sometimes it can be a little unnerving.
Kevin Mulcahy Jr.: If you could join the cast of any TV drama, what series would you like to be on?
Ari Bellamar: Hands down, TRUE BLOOD. I am a TRUE BLOOD fan. I know I’m blonde and not very vampire-like, but I just love it. I am addicted to TRUE BLOOD.
