Sofia Boutella

I'm not after having the lead or being in a blockbuster Hollywood film. I'm after reading the material and loving it. That's all.

I haven't danced since I stopped at 28. I haven't even taken a class.

I'm not rebellious. I try to be rebellious, but I don't walk around being rebellious for no reason.

I don't believe in doing everything and being mediocre at all of them. I believe in being good at one thing.

Working with Madonna, she always told me the meaning behind the steps and why I was doing these steps - she treated us like actors. So I feel like I've always been an actor, truly.

When I was a dancer, I was acting.

When I give my jewelry as a present, I feel like I'm giving protection to someone I care about... I've given pieces to my mom, my aunts, my friends. I've even made bracelets for my dad and my uncle.

When I was dancing, whether it was the music or the story, the question was 'Why am I doing this piece, and why am I dancing?' It is exactly the same when you are acting. You have a very close relationship with your body movement. You have to find the physicality of your character.

Acting has always been a strong force in my life, but it was hard to change direction. I didn't make a paycheck for two years.

I met Madonna when I was 22, and I danced with her until I was 28. When I met her, I was a tomboy! Every time I see her, she really inspired me about one thing or another, so she's quite important and significant person in my life.

I don't necessarily want to be defined as an action star. I love movies, and my movie culture, luckily because of my parents and my family, is quite obscure and independent.

I won't complain, but I don't want to just be doing action films and extended character transformations, you know? I want to explore, and I'm up for anything. Honestly, I just want to read a good script and fall in love.