INTERVIEW: Actress Varonica Mitchell

  • We’re happy to spend a little bit of time today with up and coming actress, comedian, dancer, musician and model – WHEW! – Varonica Mitchell; welcome to Vents, Varonica! How is the New Year treating you so far?

A: The New Years is treating me good. Good things have been happening.

  • Our readers might be surprised to know that, considering your very lengthy list of talents, you’re only ten years old. Where did all of this amazing ambition come from and have you always had a desire to entertain?

A: Yes, I have always had a desire to entertain, since I can remember.  I started dancing and playing drums at 2 years old. I get my talent genes from my mom and my dad.

  • What does your family make of your drive and determination to succeed in the entertainment industry?

A: My Family is very supportive and they believe that it is amazing to see and share with the world all of my talent.

  • Your home stomping grounds are in Henderson, North Carolina. Can you talk a little bit about how your roots in NC inform not only you as an individual, but also you as an accomplished performer?

A: I started off just here at home and going out to local places in Henderson and people gravitated to me and my gifts, I was able to expand from that. My Henderson, NC family and supporters are amazing and they support me all the way.

  • Are there any specific entertainers that you look to as an inspiration?

A: My inspiration in comedy would be Kevin Hart and Christ Tucker. They are so funny and their talents motivate me.

  • You really began your career as a successful dancer when you were a wee lass of three. What is it specifically about dancing that gives you happiness and joy?

A: The thing about dancing that gives me so much joy and happiness is that I get to express what the song is saying and it makes others feel encouraged.

  • Of all of your many talents – dancing, acting, modeling, comedian, musician  – is there one thing that you enjoy above everything else?

A: The one I enjoy above everything else is acting because I get to show my funny personality in comedy movies. I love being in movies and theater plays because of the live studio audience interactions. But I’d also have to say that I have the most fun when I’m dancing.

  • When you’re not bringing smiles and laughter to people, what do you do for fun? What do you enjoy doing just for yourself?

A: I like to play with my baby dolls, feeding them, and changing their diapers and I really enjoy playing with my big sister Danielle.

  • You’ve had many highlights during your short time in the spotlight. If you could choose just one highlight, what would it be and why?

A:  My favorite moment would be my first stage play gig, called “Too Young to be Saved” The role I had just fit me so well. It was fun, funny and exciting. It made me really know that this is what I wanted to do.

  •  We know that you’re a natural born actress. Looking ahead, what sorts of film and television projects would you like to try and tackle?

A: I’d love to try to acting in a scary movie one day in the future. I really want to be the scary person in the movie.

  •  You have established a huge social media following. Do you have a team that handles that end of the business so that you can concentrate on perfecting your natural skills like acting and dancing and just being a normal kid?

A: Yes, My mom and my dad handles all of my social media platforms. They assist me with rehearsing and studying my lines for different things and I have a Booking manger Davida Thomas who handles my calendar and event bookings.

  •  You promote a stellar clothing company called Fresh Kid Nation as well as one called 305 Customized Designs. What would you like fans to know about these two endeavors?

A: Yes, I haven’t received any merchandise from Fresh Kid Nation as of now, but as for 305 Customize Designs by Ms. Shorty Red. She is so amazing and I Love all the clothes and designs that she sends me. I enjoy promoting for her and the goodies she sends me brings me so much joy.

  •  Where do you see yourself career-wise five years down the road?

A: I think I would have moved out of state by that time and I see myself in more stage plays, bigger movies, commercial all over, non-stop building my career to the max. I don’t see myself stopping anytime soon.

Be sure to follow her adventures on instagram

About rj frometa

Head Honcho, Editor in Chief and writer here on VENTS. I don't like walking on the beach, but I love playing the guitar and geeking out about music. I am also a movie maniac and 6 hours sleeper.

Check Also

Speak With No Fear

I Start a New Job in a Month. These Are the Best Books on Public Speaking I Read to Get There.

For most of my career, I’ve been the person who had good ideas but couldn’t …