Hey TGs!
Now, you may have caught wind about the forthcoming reveal in the worlds best all-girl super trio,
Powerpuff Girls. If you haven't, here is the short of it:
Cartoon Network will unveil a new
Powerpuff Girl in a five-part movie event this month.
So now we're all up to date, let's get into some details. The new addition to the Powerpuff fam is called Bliss. Unlike her super siblings, she is a teenager and was created by the professor before Blossom, Bubbles and Buttercup. We're not going to spoil the whole surprise, coz let's face it – spoilers are the worst – but doesn't she look amaaazing!?
We were lucky enough to get some time with the character's Australian and New Zealand voice actor, Wendy Ayche, a.k.a Wengie. We asked her all about her new role, so check out the interview below!
Beware: there are some spoilers, but nothing too detailed that it will ruin the surprise.
What was your reaction when you found out you would be voicing the newest Powerpuff Girl?
Well, when I first got the request, I actually didn’t think it was real. I thought, “Is this a prank? Is this real?” I went to my team and asked them to double check it. Once I found out it was a real request, I freaked out! I love the Powerpuff Girls and I’ve worked with Cartoon Network before. I was so ecstatic.
At that point, I still had to go through an audition. I was kind of nervous, but then I told myself “OK Wengie, you make weird voices all the time, this is your thing!” I literally walk around the house all day making weird voices, so I felt really prepared for it. I did the audition. I had a professional voice coach make sure I was OK, then I did some of the lines from an episode. After that, they said they would call me in three days. When I finally got the call, I freaked out! I danced around my apartment. I was both relieved and happy at the same time.
Without giving too much away – what kind of personality traits do you share with Bliss?
A lot! Well, she was a loner for a long time and I relate to that a lot. When I was younger, I was very introverted and quiet. I use to sit in class in my own little world, even to the point where every single report card said, “Wendy is a quiet, happy girl” – every single one! So I do relate to her loneliness. I relate a lot to her vulnerability and the fact that she is quite powerful. I believe deep down that every girl has a great secret power, but they sometimes don't realise it. That was the same with me – I had so much potential, but I didn’t believe in myself for a lot of my life. With Bliss, it’s not until she gets that support from the Powerpuff Girls that she really found her powers and became confident. Every girl goes through that. You have so much potential; you just need to activate that. No matter how lonely or different you feel!
What does Bliss bring to the Powerpuff Girls?
I think she's relatable. The rest of the Powerpuff Girls have been together so long, they know each other so well; they are confident in their abilities – they have saved the world so many times – it’s good to see this new character come in. She’s a little unsure of herself, a little bit different and trying to fit in. I think everyone has been in that situation. I love that dynamic she brings to the group. It makes the other Powerpuff Girls stop and say, “Hey! We’ve to go to help include this girl.”
The Powerpuff Girls: The Power of Four premiers
4pm Saturday September 23 and
24 on
Cartoon Network.
See ya later, TGs!
Aaron :)