Double the Holiday Magic: An Exclusive Interview with Rising Star Madison Skye Validum
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What better way to celebrate the holidays than with a double dose of magic and fun? That’s what Madison Skye Validum, a rising star who shines her light in two family movies on Netflix and Disney+, offers us. Madison is a versatile and captivating actress who delivers remarkable performances that resonate with audiences of all ages. She is making her mark in the industry with her roles in Netflix’s “Best. Christmas. Ever!” and Disney+'s “Dashing Through the Snow”. Madison’s ability to convey emotion and authenticity in her roles has earned her the admiration and recognition of a growing fan base. Her dedication to her work and her commitment to spreading holiday cheer make her the perfect choice for these enchanting Christmas stories.
In this interview, we will get to know more about Madison, the importance of the holidays for her, and her experience working on these two festive films. Madison is a young talent with a bright future ahead of her, and we are excited to share her story with you.
What was the most fun for you? What did you enjoy the most?
The most fun I had on set was crowd surfing on “Dashing through the Snow”. It was my first time doing this and it was so amazing and fun.
Do you think you share something with the characters? What makes you similar to the characters you play?
In the role of Beatrix, a nine-year-old Harvard student, we share a common interest, I being really smart.
Where did you find inspiration for these roles? What is your favorite Christmas movie?
My inspiration for these roles is my love for family. They both circled Christmas and being with my family which is always magical to do with my family.
What is a perfect Christmas for you?
A perfect Christmas for me is baking chocolate chip cookies, watching movies with my family, and opening Christmas presents.
One of your available movies, "Dashing Through the Snow," revolves around the theme of ‘believing’. In your opinion, what do you consider a demonstration of the power of Christmas in this movie?
The power of Christmas in this movie shows when I join forces with Santa Claus to help me have my dad “Eddie” believe in Christmas again and spend time with his family.
The other movie you appear in, ‘Best. Christmas. Ever!’ is about friendship. Why is Christmas a good time to reconnect?
Christmas is a good time to reconnect, remember the good times you’ve spent with friends and family, and let them know they are appreciated!
Finally, why should everybody see "Best. Christmas. Ever!" and "Dashing Through the Snow" these Holidays?
Everyone should see “Best. Christmas. Ever!” and “ Dashing Through the Snow” to connect them to their family and friends.
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