Herald Sun
January 30, 2006
We're not rogues
Caption: At ease here: Actor Michael Vartan, who atttended the Australian Open a couple of times while filming Rogue, says he has fallen in love with Melbourne, and Australians in general. (Picture: Fiona Hamilton)
-- Ho note: The shirt Michael is wearing in the image doesn't match the one he wore in the audience during the match. According to Vik, Vartan Ho #4034, from Melbourne, who watched the Channel 7 broadcast of the final, he was in a "dark blue shirt with a collar" during the match. --
By Mike Edmonds, Luke Dennehy & Chloe Adams
Thanks to Rosemary for the article!
HOLLYWOOD actor Michael Vartan was at the Australian Open a couple of times while filming Rogue in Melbourne.
In an exclusive chat to The Eye at the women's final on Saturday, he revealed he had fallen in love with Melbourne, and Australians in general.
``The people really are different, it's hard to put your finger on it,'' Vartan said.
``There's just this atmosphere in this country that's very unique.
``People are truly welcoming, and generally nice, which I know sounds very corny -- but it's true.''Most Aussies will know Vartan from his role in Alias.
Rogue is the latest movie from Wolf Creek director Greg McLean.
The crocodile-based horror flick has been filmed on location in the Northern Territory, Warburton and Melbourne.
The three-month shoot should finish next month.
The location filming in the hot Outback was difficult, but Vartan loved it.
``We saw some of the most beautiful country landscapes, Aboriginal sacred land that very few people see, it was amazing,''
he said.
The hot temperatures in the Outback brought the cast together, including Australians Stephen Curry and John Jarratt, Vartan said.
``When you're sitting on a boat in heat, it's not easy,'' he said.
``But in one aspect the conditions were a blessing in disguise as it brought us all together.''
© Herald and Weekly Times 2006
 Back To Exclusively Michael 2006
|
