I was a massive fan of Amy Winehouse growing up. I decided it would be a good idea to become Amy Winehouse with the beehive and ballet shoes. Six months into that, I looked into the mirror and decided I'd better be Mia.
My name is actually Mia Gypsy - my mum said she named me that because of everywhere I'm from. She felt that I'd always be roaming from place to place, and I've always felt like that.
When I was ten, I went to seven schools in one year in Nova Scotia. Me and my mum moved there so that I could be closer to my dad, who is an ice-truck driver, but it didn't work out.
Being an actor is a nomadic profession, and I just try to feel at home wherever I am at that moment.
Blush is really fresh and young, really invigorating. I like it more than bronzer. I think it's just a bit more lively.
So often, in films, there are two ways a female can be portrayed: either innocent and virginal or the complete opposite.
