Fabiana Udenio on FUBAR, Arnold Schwarzenegger, and Her Career Journey

Early Life and Acting Passion

• 🎭 Fabiana Udenio describes herself as a curious actor, mother, and friend, who began acting at 11 or 12.
• 💡 Her passion for acting stemmed from a deep curiosity about exploring other lives and experiences, which became an addiction and an escape.
• 💃 She also enjoyed dancing and theater, finding acting to be a consuming and passionate pursuit.

Portraying Tally in FUBAR

• 🎬 Udenio was drawn to the role of Tally in the "untitled Arnold Schwarzenegger project" (later FUBAR) because she related to the character's family-first priority and her role as the family's rock.
• ❤️ She appreciated Tally's romantic side and the enduring love between her character and Arnold Schwarzenegger's, even after divorce.
• 💬 Describing Tally in three words: impulsive, reliable, and warm.
• 🎭 Season two brings new challenges for Tally, with her confidence tested by the arrival of a new character, leading to insecurities, jealousy, and emotional drama.
• 🌟 The witness protection program setting in season two creates cabin fever and forces characters to confront unexpected aspects of themselves.

Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger and On-Set Moments

• 🤝 Working with Arnold Schwarzenegger has been a dream, describing him as prepared, professional, and fun, with a great sense of humor.
• 😂 A memorable moment involved an intimate scene where Udenio, having cried, had a mishap with her nose that attached to her hair, leading to a humorous exchange with Schwarzenegger.
• 💋 Another funny moment involved a kissing scene where Udenio initially thought they were still rehearsing, much to Schwarzenegger's playful exasperation.
• 👍 She was pleasantly surprised by the lack of drama on set and the collaborative spirit among the cast and crew, calling the Canadian crew amazing.
• 🗣️ Producers were praised for their availability and openness to input, creating a positive and communicative environment.

Career Highlights and Reflections

• 🌟 Udenio's proudest career moment was at 13 when director Giorgio Strehler praised her improvised acting as "talent."
• 🚀 She doesn't feel she has "made it" yet, but FUBAR's timing in her life felt significant, changing her career and confidence.
• 🎭 Other memorable roles include Austin Powers (reacting to Mike Myers), a guest role on "Evening Shade" directed by Burt Reynolds, and playing a trapeze artist on "Quantum Leap."
• 💡 Advice to her younger self: lighten up, don't take things too seriously, and have more fun.
• 🧘‍♀️ Becoming a mother helped her loosen up and prioritize, making her more relaxed about career setbacks.

Personal Insights and Aspirations

• 🌍 Adventurous pursuits include scuba diving and paragliding, with a desire for an explorative safari in Africa.
• 🎹 She wishes she could master the piano and develop her writing skills.
• 🚫 A vice she'd give up is wine and chocolate; her biggest weakness is procrastination and avoiding confrontation.
• 💪 Her greatest strengths are perseverance, a positive attitude, and loyalty.
• 💖 She defines beauty through confidence, elegance, vulnerability, strength, passion, and class.
• 🤝 A pet peeve is women not supporting other women, advocating for mutual support without jealousy.
• ✈️ A dream travel destination is Africa for an explorative safari.
• 🌟 She is excited about what's next in life, her son's achievements, her career's resurgence, and new roles.