I try to just stay in the present moment as much as possible.
I think my dad's rebellion is that he's super accepting - I mean, he, like, encouraged me to drop out of university. And to do acting.
I think Australia focuses on people that had a big start at home, like 'Home and Away' or 'Neighbours' graduates, and the truth is those shows are pretty white for the most part. The diverse actors go straight to the States because that is where more diverse stories and opportunities are being presented.
When I was growing up in Newcastle, there was one other Indian girl, and we got confused for each other constantly.
When I was eight, I would watch 'Friends' religiously. I had the entire DVD set. That was my whole view of America. That really inspired me to do comedy and acting.
I had grown up watching these American proms in movies, thinking, 'Wow, that looks like so much fun! I want a corsage! I want a date!' So getting to actually have my own movie American prom was a real treat.
I feel very lucky to play these well-rounded characters.