#bviewchallenge2017

[zendayam]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

DAY 15: What kind of lover is your celebrity? Are they the sweet, giving kind or more in it for themselves; openly affectionate in public or more reserved?

Zendaya hasn’t been romantically involved for a long while, and although she’s always glad to be independent, she sometimes finds herself wishing she had someone to sleep next to that doesn’t shed. Lover or no, she’d be the kind of partner who’s always there for the other, and who’s always willing to listen, not just hear what they’re saying. Give her time and she’d be okay with some PDA.

[xoswifts-blog]

DAY 1: Your celebrity is given a task. Are they the kind of person to start right away, or save it until the very last minute?

For the majority of her life, Taylor’s always felt the need to stay productive in order to stay sane. Once she finishes something, she’ll either move on to something else or spend an extra amount of time raking back over the details. Things never come down to the wire with her because she’s slacked off or decided to take it easy — back in grade school, when life was a simpler time, one of Taylor’s biggest (irrational) fears was somehow missing a deadline. The same rings true even now, a certain amount of anxiety building on her shoulders the closer and closer she gets to the point in which something is due or needs to be finished by and it’s far from complete. Laziness is a luxury she’s never awarded herself, even when it comes to the most mundane of things. With her, where one task ends, another can begin, and the sooner she gets through each one, the more she can accomplish. Staying so overly consumed in her work and making her way down a to-do list costs her, of course. Some things, she’ll burn out faster on than others, simply because she’s determined to see it to the end and dove in headfirst perhaps sooner than she should have. 

[zaynsalamb]

DAY 20: What’s your celebrity’s relationship history like? A lot of hook-ups, many long-term relationships? Have they ever gotten very serious with someone before?

Zayn has not been the best with relationships. He’s dated more than he can count, messed up more relationships than he can count and hooked up with so many he’s forgotten just how many they actually are. He has been serious, but never really had it work out before. It has never really dawned on him why and for a long time he really thought he was just doomed to fail, doomed to be the one that just jumped from bed to bed and he was okay with that. That was until he met Harry and his life changed. He has been hurt before, gotten himself in pesky situations before and he was worried, of course, that maybe it could happen again but he never, ever worried about Harry. From the moment the two of them found their way back together after just having history of crushes and teenage curiousity, Zayn knew that Harry’s arms were his place, his home, there he would be for the rest of his life. And all the other things in his history, all that used to be, it didn’t matter anymore. All that matter was the future, not history, and his future is all Harry.

[vancityryan]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

DAY 6: Your celebrity is given the chance to switch lives with one person… it can be someone in town, someone out of town, someone they’ve met, someone they don’t even know – who is it and what do they do for the day?

Ryan carries the load around the house with the kids, sure, but he still doesn’t know what his wife goes through what with... you know, being a mom. Most men don’t ever really understand anything about women—not truly, and though he tries, he never will fully know what it takes to be a mom. So, if there were one person he’d switch lives with, it’d be Blake. Maybe he’d get a whole new perspective on his family. He’s also a little bit curious about how it feels to be married to Ryan Reynolds. He guesses it’s probably a mixed bag.

[xjmparrish]

31 Day Character Development Writing Challenge

(days 11- 31)

DAY 11: When does your celebrity feel their best? Are they the type that does best with time off, hanging out at home with the family or the dog on the couch, or do they find themselves feeling the most at ease while working?

She feels her best when enjoying some time off to work on herself. This is typically during hiatus for her, where she can start off her day feeling like a badass post workout, hang at the beach with her girls, then be lazy for the rest of the day on the couch with Kleo and a bag of chips. Everybody needs time to just chill out, and it’s a time for her to be her best self that doesn’t involve waking up at 5am for hair and makeup as most other times in her life. 

DAY 12: Why did your celebrity choose the house that they’re currently living in? Was there something that drew them to the space, or a price point that it fell under, or some special reason that they decided to take the plunge?

Janel loves any excuse to be near the water, so settling over in the Retreats was a natural choice especially in comparison to the home she was just moving out of blocks from the beach. She’s used to a smaller, simpler living. It was a perfect compromise considering other options she’d seen in town. 

DAY 13: Describe the contents of your celebrity’s night stand. Is it full of naughty secrets? Do they keep precious family mementos? What about the surface, do they have things thrown about, is it organized?

Her night stand is fairly organized, though she does tend to collect things like water bottles on top. Inside of the drawer is mostly miscellaneous things like packs of tissues and a handy bottle of painkillers. Books occasionally make their way on and off of the table, as now most reading she does isn’t from from a physical book. Always found are always pens, pencils, and highlighters as well as she tends to read her scripts while in bed. Anything else, might need to be cleaned out but it isn’t messy by any means. 

DAY 14: Winter can be a bit dark and bleak, and sometimes that leads to down days. How does your celebrity handle those? Is there someone they talk to, something they do to feel better, or do they end up keeping it to themselves and dwelling?

Janel talks to her mom and sister every day, even if for just a few minutes. If she needs to talk to anyone, they are her go-to. However, as someone who is prone to feeling everything hard, if she can’t talk things out with family she immediately turns to locking herself in her music room to write. Writing and the occasional composition is her personal form of therapy. If she didn’t write, she’d end up keeping it in until she blew up, so in order to avoid that music and wine is her go-to to feeling better. Maybe even a good cry. 

DAY 15: What kind of lover is your celebrity? Are they the sweet, giving kind or more in it for themselves; openly affectionate in public or more reserved?

Janel falls fast and loves hard. She’s always one to sacrifice for love, or what she thinks is love, even work. Her priority is typically her man, though at the end of the day even without her realizing it, her relationships often suffer because she has difficulty waiting to jump into the next. Affectionate does not begin to describe her. She wants everyone to know who her boo is, constantly posting pictures, without any ability to keep her hands.. or mouth to herself. She is always one to start throwing around “I love you” quicker than most would think appropriate but at the end of the day, she can’t help it when she feels she’s in love. 

DAY 16: The world stops on a certain day of the year, and stays that way forever – what day would your celebrity choose to stop the clocks on? (Month and day.)

Any of the last few times she’d been reunited with her entire family, particularly her grandparents. Since her grandfather’s alzheimers diagnosis, it’s been tough on the family not being able to get together often to see him. So, maybe her sister’s wedding being the last time everyone was together. 

DAY 17: How does your celebrity handle being sick or hurt? Are they the type of person to obey the doctor’s orders and stay in bed? Or are they the kind that’s up and doing things far before they should?

Being sick and being injured are two completely different stories for Janel. If she is sick, she will refuse to see a doctor and revert back to being a needy child. Sick days require home remedies, soup, and cuddling with either another human or Kleo or her stuffed bear. Maybe even all three. Being injured however, she’ll keep quiet for as long as possible. With a pretty high pain tolerence, it takes quite a lot of pain for her to cry. If she’s in enough pain to shed tears, she knows it’s serious enough to get professionally checked out. And although she does her best to follow doctors orders, she may decide to ignore them if they interfere with work. 

DAY 18: Pick three things that your celebrity owns or possesses that are important to them, and explain why they care about them so much. Please exclude animals or people!

Her final wrap gifts from Liars, the ring and jacket, in remembrance of a chapter as a family for the group who survived seven years together creating something they’re truly proud of. She also has priceless jewelry given to her by her grandmother back home which is important for that very reason. 

DAY 19: Does your celebrity have a lot of friends, or do they tend to rely on a smaller group of friends?

Janel truthfully has a small circle that are her true friends, but often times calls acquaintances her friends, and her friends her best friends. She has a specific handful who have stuck with her through thick and thin who were truly her best friends and those she has made more recently who are on their way to join that position in her life.  

DAY 20: What’s your celebrity’s relationship history like? A lot of hook-ups, many long-term relationships? Have they ever gotten very serious with someone before?

Back to back long term relationships over the past decade, with the occasional fling in between. She is a serial monogamist who does not know how to be single for very long. Most of these men are people she has worked with, at one time or another. However, her two most publicly speculated relationships are both unconfirmed flings that she refuses to speak on as they occurred back to back and interfered with her job. Of all of these relationships, only one has ended close to marriage. 

DAY 21: Travel time! Where in the world would your celebrity like to go if they were given the opportunity to take an all-expenses paid trip to anywhere in the entire world? The catch is… it’s a solo trip that they’re taking alone.

Anywhere where she can drink from sun up to sun down while lying out on the beach. It might be nice to visit Turks and Caicos again, as last time she took her sister she had purely jumped at the opportunity as a means to get the hell out of LA and away from the drama overwhelming her life at the time. So, it would be nice to return to what was one of her favorite vacation spots, without having to feel doomed about returning home. 

DAY 22: Whether they’re into acting, music, a sport… what has been the project that your celebrity is the most proud of?

Her two biggest projects thus far. Liars established her career as a real actress and taught her about the business. It’s given her career the opportunity to expand in ways she never even considered, all stemming from the show. Luckily, the spin off gives her a chance to continue that journey and testing her limits in acting. Of everything else she’s done over the years, Dancing had the most impact on her personally. The journey challenged her not only physically but emotionally and mentally to a degree she never expected, and it was all worth it for the experience in the end. She grew up a lot in the aftermath as well. Both shows shaped an extensive part of her life from which she grew up, and looking back, is the proudest accomplishments of her career. 

DAY 23: And on the opposite side of the spectrum, is there a project that your celebrity has worked on that they absolutely regret, for one reason or another?

She doesn’t regret any projects because they have all taught her about life and led her to where she is now. But let’s be real, Bratz is a little embarrassing to watch back. It was her first major film, and it bombed, and watching back is cringe-worthy. However, it gave her her best friends to this day and taught her lessons she needed before reaching the level she would a few short years later. 

DAY 24: How does your celebrity handle the holiday season? Are they the kind that’s very excited and upbeat? Do they tend to get somber around the holidays? Are they religious at all, or more in it for the traditions they create on their own?

Christmas is her favorite time of year. Christmas music makes her happy to the point she’ll be told to shut up several times throughout the month. The holidays always come up far to quick, in her opinion, and leave even quicker. She didn’t grow up particularly religious but her family does celebrate Christmas with early morning presents and brunch. Typically, because her extended family is so far away, it’s a quiet and comfortable day spent relaxing and enjoying family time. 

DAY 25: What is your celebrity’s Christmas (or other/no holiday, if they don’t celebrate) routine like? Do they travel out of town, have family over? Wake up early, or take advantage of the holiday and sleep in? What do they do with the day? How has it changed since they were younger and at home?

Most years, her sister flies in and they both spend it with their parents and dogs. By that point, Janel has typically moved back in with her parents for a few days already, staying with them upwards of a week beforehand and a few days after. Christmas day is typically an early morning, breakfast mimosas and presents type of deal. A games of Chinese checkers while laying on the living room floor leads to Janel’s solo tradition of watching RENT or the Sound of Music or any other musical she’s deemed Christmas appropriate while her folks rest. The day is just to relax and enjoy family time, typically ending with some wine and a book in hand to end the night. Back in Hawai'i, it would be a day spent at grandmas with the whole family and Janel was the one singing for the family after presents. Since moving to LA, it’s been her and her parents and sister. That list now includes her brother in law and the family dogs.   

DAY 26: When the holidays end, is your celebrity the type that wants to undecorate and move on immediately to get back to normal, or do they keep things up and keep the spirit going longer?

Janel is lazy and will keep things up until her mom comes over to help take everything down. She loves Christmas and wishes it lasted longer, so as long as the decor is socially acceptable is good with her. New Years is often time the cut off for her to bring everything down.  

DAY 27: Is your celebrity more of a city-dweller, or a farm person? Do you think that where they grew up had a big impact on that? And how do they do when they’re living in the opposite situation?

She refuses to live downtown, the suburbs are more her scene. Growing up in Honolulu, she enjoyed her time when the family lived a ways away toward the mountains and spent her days on the beach. The house she owns in LA is a relatively small home in quiet neighborhood in North Hollywood. She was previously living in Long Beach, blocks away from a small beach. Now she’s out by the water yet again in town. If she were to go back to living in a place like DTLA she would probably rip her hair out, it’s too much. Living out far in farm country also may not work, she relies too much on food delivery.

DAY 28: Growing up, was there one person that your celebrity looked up to more than any other, whether it be family, friend, or just someone else in their life? How do they feel about that person today?

Her mom, older sister, actresses like Lucy Liu and Ming Na Wen or Lea Salonga, and as she got older her cousin actress Kelly Hu when she began making it big. Each woman had a big impact on her life in different ways, mostly teaching her to believe in herself and that she was capable of anything no matter who she was, where she came from, or how she looked.

DAY 29: Imagine if your celebrity had never come to Bayview… where would they be right this moment? Who would they be with, and what would they be doing?

She would still be in Toronto working, but in her previous relationship heading for the alter. Without Bayview, she’d be caught up in work to distract from everything else happening in life, and balancing that with wedding planning instead and in need of some time off. However, work prospects would still be the same, as she signed on for them over a year ago. 

DAY 30: It’s the year 2022, and your celebrity is still living in Bayview. Describe what you think their life is going to be like in five years; are they still in the same house, doing the same work? With the same person and social circle? Or has their life changed astronomically? Do you think the reality of where they are is where they would have wanted to be back in 2017?

Probably in a bigger place in the suburbs, married, maybe have a kid but she’s still got plenty of time. All her time is spent between town and on location filming, her music career has also taken off. The same consistent people around her keeping her grounded. It’s a good life. Life has started to fall together, so the next five years are expected to continue the trend. 

DAY 31: If there was one wish that your celebrity could have come true for the upcoming year, what would it be and why?

To finally settle down and be happy, while work continues to be steady. So in other words, to be living comfortably. Other years have not been so nice. It would also be nice to get a little more credit and recognition for her work, which oftentimes goes unnoticed. 

[shay-bright]

DAY 31: If there was one wish that your celebrity could have come true for the upcoming year, what would it be and why?

To be reconized on her acting jobs, get another big role, better off with a award. And to get over the affects of her desease.

[rakohli]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

DAY 31: If there was one wish that your celebrity could have come true for the upcoming year, what would it be and why?

That iZombie gets renewed for a fifth season. He’s well aware that the chances of this are very slim and that it’s likely this is their last season but he dreads the day it becomes official. Rahul loves acting - not just being an actor and all that goes along with that, but the actual process of delving into a character and becoming the physical representation of someone’s imagination put on paper and iZombie has been his first ‘real’ job in the business. He knows that as a relative unknown outside a pretty niche fanbase, finding work again will be a challenge, nevermind one where he is playing on of the lead characters. More than that, he and his castmates have become a small family of their own and though he knows they’ll remain friends long after the shows final shot, the reality that there is coming a day, likely in the near future, that he will no longer see them on a daily basis for months on end saddens Rahul in a way that he may not admit to many people but keeps him up at night.

[bviewdrew]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

DAY 31: If there was one wish that your celebrity could have come true for the upcoming year, what would it be and why?

Not to get overly serious or anything but I think if there is one thing that’s been missing in Drew’s life for most of it, it’s just a sense of peaceful contentment. She’s had a chaotic life, some of which was out of her hands and some of which was completely her own doing. She has a small piece of that now that she has her girls - she no longer feels like she is searching for her purpose. She knows they are what she is meant to do. There is still some remnants of her old life though that she carries with her, a bit of anxiety about not being good enough or doing things well enough, that she’d like to finally let go of once and for all so she can just sit back and truly enjoy all the many things she has in her life that bring her joy.

[letitbrie]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

DAY 31: If there was one wish that your celebrity could have come true for the upcoming year, what would it be and why?

That they somehow, magically, make teleportation a thing. She doesn’t want to be ungrateful or seem as though she isn’t super excited about all of the things happening in her life but being away from home has become more difficult in the past year - she has never been more in love with her life than she is currently and while that life includes acting and making movies, she sincerely wishes that it didn’t mean so much time away from the people and places that make her life so special. Teleportation would solve that problem - she could go to work during the day, and be back by dinner. 

[jennyhbu-blog]

DAY 19: Does your celebrity have a lot of friends, or do they tend to rely on a smaller group of friends?

Yes, Jennifer has a lot of friends and always liked to meet new people but she founds herself relying on smaller groups of friends and actually share her deepest secrets, problems and sad moments with a few closer friends. She likes to hang out with a lot of people and would never say no to meet someone new but when she doesn’t like someone if it’s because of his attitude or personality she would stay away and won’t even try to get close. Jennifer doesn’t really likes to share everything until she really thinks it’s the right time or she feels like she can trust that person and it ruined a lot of her past relationships. Plus not all of the people would accept Jenn’s personality and she won’t waste her time with fake people or those who want her to change. 

[zendayam]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

DAY 18: Pick three things that your celebrity owns or possesses that are important to them, and explain why they care about them so much. Please exclude animals or people!

Material things aren’t really all that important when she thinks about it unless they have sentimental value. Daya keeps things safe when they’re particularly special. Something she holds dear to her is the first jersey from when she played competitive basketball in school. She played a handful of sports, and quit all of them, but basketball was the one she really kept an interest in. Zendaya also keeps a charm bracelet given to her by a close friend of hers, with charms in the shape of a schnauzer and paw prints. She’s had two dogs in her lifetime, both schnauzers, and they both mean everything to her. She also keeps a framed copy of her first Vogue cover hanging on her wall—it’s a symbol of her success and one of her proudest moments. It reminds her of who she is and what she’s worked for.

[davyjf]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

Days 10 through 17

DAY 10: Is there something that your celebrity struggles to give up? Whether it’s a nasty habit, a person they shouldn’t talk to, or something they just wish they could quit?

Not really, though some would probably say that he should quit smoking marijuana all together. He doesn’t see this as a particularly bad habit though - he doesn’t smoke often enough that it impedes his life in any real way and he enjoys the buzz that comes along with it, so he’s not looking to quit. Dave’s a pretty stubborn kind of guy though and if there is something he is determined to quit or give up, he can usually manage to pull it off given enough time. 

DAY 11: When does your celebrity feel their best? Are they the type that does best with time off, hanging out at home with the family or the dog on the couch, or do they find themselves feeling the most at ease while working?

Dave loves working and he’s always been pretty selective about the projects he chooses (his brother would call him ‘fussy’) but when he is at his absolute best is when he’s surrounded by the people he loves. Family has always been super important in the Franco household and since the passing of both his father and his grandmother, the realization that their time together is limited has made it even more important. Despite the near constant teasing and joking, anyone who has spent time with their bunch can’t help but notice that there is a real sense of love and support between all of them and it is a source of strength for Dave to be able spend time with them. 

DAY 12: Why did your celebrity choose the house that they’re currently living in? Was there something that drew them to the space, or a price point that it fell under, or some special reason that they decided to take the plunge?

When Dave first moved to Bayview, he originally settled down in a house over in the Retreats but after a few months of that, he realized it was far more space than he and his two cats required and opted to find himself a townhouse downtown. It was mostly the design that drew him in though, he loves the brick walls and vaulted ceilings that make it feel bigger than it actually is. It’s big enough that even when Lili and her pooch are over, it doesn’t feel overcrowded, without being so big that it ends up feeling lonely when he’s home alone. 

DAY 13: Describe the contents of your celebrity’s night stand. Is it full of naughty secrets? Do they keep precious family mementos? What about the surface, do they have things thrown about, is it organized?

Not much to be honest, Dave isn’t someone who likes a lot of clutter so he tends to keep things fairly neat and tidy. He’s got a charger/speaker for his phone and maybe a book or two. His wallet and keys also usually occupy the nightstand when he’s home for the evening. Other than that though, you won’t find much else int here - aside from a box of condoms, naturally! 

DAY 14: Winter can be a bit dark and bleak, and sometimes that leads to down days. How does your celebrity handle those? Is there someone they talk to, something they do to feel better, or do they end up keeping it to themselves and dwelling?

For a long time, Dave’s go to when he was feeling a bit down was his cats - as much as he knows this is a one-sided love affair, there is something to be said about pets and their impact on our mood. It’s hard to remain bleak when an adorable fuzzy creature is asleep on your chest, purring up a storm. In recent months though, Lili has been a constant source of cheer and uplift for him. Their relationship is both fun and lighthearted but also very genuine and earnest - there isn’t anything he can imagine not being able to talk to her about and even in his grouchiest states, her smile alone is enough to brighten his day. Between her, Harry and Arturo, he can’t stay down for long. 

DAY 15: What kind of lover is your celebrity? Are they the sweet, giving kind or more in it for themselves; openly affectionate in public or more reserved?

In private, Dave is definitely very giving and a bit playful. He’s not shy about showing the woman he loves just how much she means to him and enjoys both surprising her and being surprised. In public is a little different though - not that he’s opposed to being affectionate when others are around, he’s just fairly private about his deeper thoughts and feelings. So while a kiss under the mistletoe or holding hands while walking through The Village is completely comfortable, it takes a lot more for him to talk about his relationship with anyone other than his significant other. He’s big on ensuring that what happens in their relationship stays between them as much as possible, though he recognizes that others might be more open in this regard so isn’t offended or put off if they prefer to talk a little more. 

DAY 16: The world stops on a certain day of the year, and stays that way forever – what day would your celebrity choose to stop the clocks on? (Month and day.)

This is going to sound cheesy and not very profound at all but asking him this question right now, there only seems to be one answer - the day he met Lili, so May 3rd. When he’d come to Bayview, he was a bit down on his luck and truthfully, feeling a bit sorry for himself and while there wasn’t some big occasion that provided the opportunity for their meeting, there was fireworks right from the start. Meeting her might have just been random happenstance but it was what turned things around for him - not just because of what she brings to his life everyday, but because of how it changed his perspective on things. He’d all but settled on being the town’s crazy cat lady for the foreseeable future and then in walks this beautiful, talented, incredibly kind woman that, for reasons that still elude him, saw something worthwhile in him (and his cats). If there was one place he’d like to stay forever, that would be it. 

DAY 17: How does your celebrity handle being sick or hurt? Are they the type of person to obey the doctor’s orders and stay in bed? Or are they the kind that’s up and doing things far before they should?

Dave is more of the obey all orders kind of guy, almost obsessively so - he doesn’t like be out of commission for any longer than necessary and he feels like somehow, if he does what he is told karma will be good to him and fast-track the recovery process. Plus, he’s a bit of mama’s boy, if he’s being honest, and so he’s learned that doing what the wiser people in your life recommend usually comes with better outcomes than trying to rebel against their instructions. 

[zaynsalamb]

DAY 15: What kind of lover is your celebrity? Are they the sweet, giving kind or more in it for themselves; openly affectionate in public or more reserved?

As a lover, Zayn is very giving. He tries his best to make sure his partner feels appreciated, and he isn’t afraid to show affection in public, he actually likes it. He always wants to make sure he is holding hands, staying close and he never shys away from saying how he feels. He thinks that’s something new, he wasn’t like this before he met Harry, but now he always wants to make sure that Harry knows how much he loves him and appreciates him. He is maybe not the most over the top romantic, but he tries the best he can and he is very proud of being with his boyfriend/fiancé

[vancityryan]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

DAY 18: Pick three things that your celebrity owns or possesses that are important to them, and explain why they care about them so much. Please exclude animals or people!

There’s nothing that reminds Ryan of how lucky he is more than his wedding band. As long as that golden glint is there, he knows he couldn’t be happier than he is right now. Ryan’s motorcycles also mean a lot to him. He’s a huge motorbike buff, and is always looking to add more to his collection. It’s one of his favourite hobbies. When he’s driving one of his bikes, it’s like a whole different world to him, especially when he has no destination. That’s how he clears his mind. He loves taking it for a spin through Green Acres where there’s nothing but green. Finally, the Deadpool is one of his favourite possessions. He waited 11 years to make that film, so he was leaving with the fucking suit. It reminds him of the glorious movie baby he’s had the privilege of making, and represents himself as a whole.

[shay-bright]

DAY 29: Imagine if your celebrity had never come to Bayview… where would they be right this moment? Who would they be with, and what would they be doing?

Right now Shay would be landing on Maldivias or Thailand or somewhere pretty exotic. She likes big fancy parties for New Years. Probably with some celeb squad - she had done with Gigi, Selena, Zendaya. And of course, living with her dogs in LA.

[rakohli]

31 DAY CHARACTER DEVELOPMENT WRITING CHALLENGE

Days 18-30

DAY 18: Pick three things that your celebrity owns or possesses that are important to them, and explain why they care about them so much. Please exclude animals or people!

Jim Lee, a comic book artist, drew Rahul a Batman sketch for his 30th birthday it remains one his most treasured possessions to date. He also has a collection of recent and vintage Liverpool FC jerseys that would be ranked amongst his most prized possessions. Third, would have to be his guitar. He may not be winning any MTV Awards anytime soon, but when things get stressful or he just needs to check out for awhile, strumming away on that guitar is when he finds his most solace.  

DAY 19: Does your celebrity have a lot of friends, or do they tend to rely on a smaller group of friends?

If you were to ask Rahul, he would tell you he has a lot of friends, but he does tend to keep most people at a certain distance. He can be difficult to get close to and even when he feels attached or close to someone, he isn’t always the best at expressing it. So even many of his friends, would likely only be considered acquaintances to most others. Once he gets close to someone though, he rarely lets go and continues to have many friends from his childhood and adolescence even today. He definitely prefers smaller groups to larger crowds, though he likes to have many small groups and has groups of friends for specific interests in his life - friends that also enjoy football, friends that enjoy video games, work friends, etc (these days though, there is plenty of crossover among them). 

DAY 20: What’s your celebrity’s relationship history like? A lot of hook-ups, many long-term relationships? Have they ever gotten very serious with someone before?

Rahul has always been a bit of a nerd, so his opportunities for hook-ups have been limited but prior to coming to Bayview, Rahul had also been in a long term relationship for a large part of his adult life (he was about 23 when they began dating), so it’s safe to say that it was serious. While neither of them seemed to be in a rush to get hitched, it ultimately is what caused the end of the relationship. They’d both felt as if there were things they wanted to do and accomplish before they settled in for the truly long haul and instead of strengthening them, like he’d thought it would, they eventually grew further and further apart as their paths diverged in different directions. It’s a strange feeling returning to bachelorhood, and some days he enjoys it. Other days it’s a bit lonely.

DAY 21: Travel time! Where in the world would your celebrity like to go if they were given the opportunity to take an all-expenses paid trip to anywhere in the entire world? The catch is… it’s a solo trip that they’re taking alone.

This is easy - he’s a pretty simple guy, who has two real passions outside of acting: video games and football (or, as we peasants call it, soccer). Rahul’s dream trip would include not just one city, but a series of cities while he travelled around the country (England, not America) watching his beloved Liverpool Football Club play in every city/stadium he could. If that’s cheating, then he would likely want to attend a FIFA World Cup wherever it happened to be that year.

DAY 22: Whether they’re into acting, music, a sport… what has been the project that your celebrity is the most proud of?

It’s early in Rahul’s career, so his choices are limited here, but obviously iZombie is his pride and joy so far. Ravi is a lot of fun to play, but he appreciates that he’s been given opportunity to play some more complex scenes with him and that, while Rose is the center of the show, he’s not just simply a sidekick. Mostly though, when he hears how the fans react to the character and his portrayal of him, it’s hard not to feel as if he’s done a good job. Making people feel something and particularly something they can relate to is the core of what makes acting such a fulfilling job, so that sort of feedback absolutely contributes to a sense of accomplishment for Rahul.

DAY 23: And on the opposite side of the spectrum, is there a project that your celebrity has worked on that they absolutely regret, for one reason or another?

Again, it’s early in Rahul’s career and at this point, he doesn’t have any regrets - he’s just grateful for whatever work he can get and hopes it continues to come. 

DAY 24: How does your celebrity handle the holiday season? Are they the kind that’s very excited and upbeat? Do they tend to get somber around the holidays? Are they religious at all, or more in it for the traditions they create on their own?

Rahul is rarely ‘excited’ about anything, but he does enjoy the spirit of the Christmas season - especially the parts where people go out of their way to be kind and help and uplift others, so he’s generally in a fairly jovial mood this time of year. He’s not overly religious himself but he does continue to respect his family’s traditions which include Mass on Christmas Eve, but he particularly appreciates the traditions they have made for themselves. 

DAY 25: What is your celebrity’s Christmas (or other/no holiday, if they don’t celebrate) routine like? Do they travel out of town, have family over? Wake up early, or take advantage of the holiday and sleep in? What do they do with the day? How has it changed since they were younger and at home?

These days, Rahul generally heads back to London to be with family for the holidays. Personally, he’s prefer to sleep in but his parents are early risers and usually wake him not long after the sun rises. Groggy, and perhaps a little crabby, they generally stop for coffee and breakfast  and some tea before settling down to exchange gifts. The rest of the day generally includes him trying to convince his father to play whatever new video game he got as a present (there’s always at least one) and his father trying to convince him to play Scrabble instead. After a lot of back and forth, he eventually relents. This is all while his mother (usually with the help of his sister) prepare a feast that is a bit of a mix of traditional Western Christmas dishes and Indian favorites. Stuffed, the family usually sits down together to both chat and watch a movie until they all begin to fade for the evening. It’s simple, but nice. 

DAY 26: When the holidays end, is your celebrity the type that wants to undecorate and move on immediately to get back to normal, or do they keep things up and keep the spirit going longer?

Rahul usually lets things linger for a few days after Christmas, but once New Years has come and gone, he generally packs everything away until the next year. He’s not eager to have the holidays be boxed up, but he doesn’t see much point in dragging it out much beyond January 1st either. It’s all got to be put away eventually, so one may as well get on with it, as far as he’s concerned.

DAY 27: Is your celebrity more of a city-dweller, or a farm person? Do you think that where they grew up had a big impact on that? And how do they do when they’re living in the opposite situation?

Rahul is absolutely an urban dweller - growing up in a city like London likely contributed to that but while he isn’t exactly a social butterfly, he likes being close to the pulse of things. Where shops and pubs and restaurants and people are nearby. Rural/country living is more of an experience for Rahul, something he likes to enjoy for a weekend or a few days but the quiet, slow pace of such a lifestyle is not well suited to his personality and it doesn’t take him long to crave the busyness of city life. 

DAY 28: Growing up, was there one person that your celebrity looked up to more than any other, whether it be family, friend, or just someone else in their life? How do they feel about that person today?

Rahul is extremely close to his family and he admired both his parents, but like many young boys, he particularly looked up to his father. He instilled a great sense of respect for others and appreciation for what he has in Rahul and that is something that he carries with him everywhere. Despite his often sarcastic and cheeky nature, Rahul is very loyal to those close to him and never, ever takes for granted how fortunate he is to be doing what he loves and be able to make a decent living off of it, to be surrounded by people who love him and he loves back. He is extremely grateful for the opportunity he has been given on iZombie and appreciates every single fan of the show/Ravi (even if he doesn’t always agree with them). 

DAY 29: Imagine if your celebrity had never come to Bayview… where would they be right this moment? Who would they be with, and what would they be doing?

Vancouver and/or L.A. Prior to coming to Bayview, he maintained residence in both place, though most of his time was spent in Vancouver. So long as he is fortunate enough to have a place on iZombie, he’ll continue to keep his condo there, purely for convenience when he’s working, but he gave up his place in L.A. If he hadn’t found a spot like Bayview though, he likely would have stayed put. Not much outside of location has changed for Rahul though, outside of some friends made that he might not have if he hadn’t come here. 

DAY 30: It’s the year 2022, and your celebrity is still living in Bayview. Describe what you think their life is going to be like in five years; are they still in the same house, doing the same work? With the same person and social circle? Or has their life changed astronomically? Do you think the reality of where they are is where they would have wanted to be back in 2017?

He certainly hopes he’s doing the same work, perhaps not the same show (see Day 31), but acting at least. Everything else though is up for grabs - Rahul isn’t the kind to think to far ahead or dream of the future. His focus tends to be more on the here and now and anything is possible. Ideally, he’d continue to be surrounded by good people, perhaps have found someone who can put up with him (and vice versa) enough to fall in love. As he pushes on towards his mid-thirties, family is definitely something that enters the equation. It’s something he would like one day, but the timeline is open ended.