Danielle Macdonald

Priscilla' was made in 1994, and I think it was kind of daring for its time. ”

I remember loving 'Hairspray.' I was obsessed with it, and I didn't realise why. I felt so connected to it at the time because there wasn't any other kind of representation. So when it happens, you think, 'wow, I really connect with this movie. Why is that? Maybe it's because there's a girl like me up there on the screen.' ”

People in big studios are like, 'People want to see other people who are skinny and happy and amazing.' But I think, nowadays, they are realising that what sells is real people from all different backgrounds, ethnicities, cultures and size. People want to see themselves represented on screen, and it's a real cool thing for everyone. ”

There's a process: you audition, you get rejected, occasionally you get jobs, and it's exciting, but it's all little stepping stones. ”

I always like auditioning because it's like, 'Oh, my God, I have an audition - yay!' It means opportunity for work, which is great. But it's scary as well, because you put so much pressure on yourself. ”

I've never actually played an Australian or worked in Australia. I really want to change that. I really want to work here - that would be great. ”

I had to work at it - audition and fail, get things and lose others. If you really want something, you keep going. ”

I've seen a bunch of movies about pageants, and I know in general how they work. ”

It's kind of amazing to see that progress happens over time. ”