
“M
y name is Huvy Levitan, I’m 16 years old, and I’d definitely describe myself as quiet and shy. I’m not the natural actress type — in fact, I’m probably the last person you’d expect to be acting in a movie.”
Rina leaned in closer to Gabriella’s laptop screen. Was that her Huvy, so poised and articulate? She threw a quick, wondering glance at Gabriella. How had she managed to not only draw Huvy out, but to work such magic on her personality?
“So what made me decide to audition for this film? Well, I’m the producer’s daughter.” She gave a slight grimace. Rina’s stomach clenched. “And that’s probably the most important fact about me. So much of my story is really about my mother.”
Rina reddened and stole another look at Gabriella, who was sitting off to the side, her eyes rapidly flitting around the room. Rina had never seen her look so uncomfortable. She dug her own fingernails into her palm.