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Digest: What was it like the first time you saw yourself playing a romantic
scene on TV?
Ashley Bashioum: My first kiss was with David Lago (Raul). I was afraid to
see it. I had other people watch and then asked, "Did it look normal?" I
didn't want to think, "Do I actually look like that when I kiss?"
David Tom: I don't watch anything I do. It doesn't matter how good or
horrible I may have been. I'll tear it apart, chew it up and spit it out.
Digest: Some scenes can be very explicit-for instance, some stuff between
Billy and Brittany. How do you prepare with a co-star?
Tom: Trust is a big part of it. You want to be open and have fun; Lauren
(Woodland, Brittany) and I joke. It's just another scene.
Digest: Last fall, Mac walked in on what appeared to be a steamy encounter
between Billy and Brittany. What did you think while watching them?
Bashioum: I was happy I wasn't in Lauren's position! She handled it much
better than I would have.
Tom: You're still 17. You've got another year before you have to worry about
those type of scenes. (Teases) But after that....
Digest: When you're in a real-life romantic situation, do you ever find your
behavior mimics your on-screen performance?
Tom: All the time. For instance, the way I kiss or give a hug. When you're in
that moment, there's something you find attractive about the other person.
Those choices can be used in your acting.
Digest: Ashley, when you're in a tender kissing scene with David, what do you
find attractive about him?
Bashioum: Um....(blushes). It's very embarrassing to answer in front of David.
Tom (laughs and smiles playfully): What do you like about me?
Bashioum: You have nice lips.
Tom: Thank you.... You have a beautiful smile.
Digest: Ashley, what's the first thing you find interesting about a guy?
Bashioum: His eyes (laughs at David, who's fluttering his eyes). That's very
cute, David.
Digest: When you're running lines in the dressing room, do you rehearse
kisses?
Tom: With those moments, we like to see what happens on-camera, so it looks
like the first time, not fake or planned.
Digest: A kiss is so private and intimate, yet you have an entire crew
watching. Is that embarrassing?
Bashioum: We're used to it.
Tom: Actually, romantic scenes are no more difficult than argumentative
scenes. It all depends on the (acting) choices that you make.
Digest: David, you previously worked in film and prime-time. When was your
first on-screen kiss?
Tom: Actually, it was on Y&R with Vanessa Evigan (ex-Brittany). Someone on
the set took a photo, which people at Y&R signed. I've got it at home framed.
Digest: How would you describe yourself at 16?
Tom: I was very shy. Dating and relationships didn't start until after I was
17.
Digest: Once you got past your initial shyness, was it easier to open up?
Tom: Oh, yeah. Once everything is established-the first kiss goes okay and
the chemistry's there-then everything falls into place.
Digest: Ashley, do you find shy guys mysterious?
Bashioum: For some reason, I'm not attracted to shy guys. I like someone
who's more outgoing and will talk to me.
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Digest: Do you ever discover that outgoing guy don't live up to their image?
Bashioum: Wow, have I found that out. I've had my heart totally broken.
Tom (amazed): Really?
Bashioum: Yeah, and it's not funny. It hurts.
Tom: I know; it totally sucks for you. I just think it's funny that a 16 year
old guy would do something like that; try to act like a player. It's
ridiculous. Actually, it's tacky and disgusting. I'm sorry your heart was
broken.
Digest: David, have you ever had to intervene because some guy was being
cruel to one of your sisters, Heather (Victoria, Y&R) or Nicholle (The Nanny)?
Tom: Heather has pretty much taken care of herself; Nicholle, on the hand....
In fact, the only fights I've ever been in were because some guy tried to
take advantage of Nicholle. I have to watch out for my twin. I'm also a guy,
and I know what guys want.
Digest: Ashley, do you look out for your younger brother?
Bashioum: Oh, yeah. There was this girl who was the biggest flirt-very
annoying. I didn't know why my brother even liked her, but he had the biggest
crush. She went out with him and then started hugging all these other guys. I
was with another friend of mine, and I went up and confronted her. I have
never heard my voice get so low.
Digest: At times, Billy can be very sensitive; he's not afraid to show his
emotions. Ashley, would you find that appealing in a guy you were dating?
Bashioum: Yeah, but Billy isn't always truthful to Mac. I like honesty.
Digest: David, have you ever been intrigued by a girl at first sight?
Tom: First impressions make a difference. I like the way a girl handles
herself, not just her looks. How she presents herself is very important.
Digest: Did growing up with two sisters help you understand what females find
romantic?
Tom: They gave me some pointers, definitely. Nicholle, particularly, is very
traditional. She enjoys getting flowers, that type of thing.
Digest: When would you give a girl flowers?
Tom: Not on the first date; that's cheesy.
Bashioum: Yeah, the guy doesn't even know you yet. It makes you wonder,
"What's this guy up to?"
Tom: Valentine's Day is a good situation. I'd bring chocolate, the whole
thing. But I'd also want to be creative and original.
Digest: Would either of you go on a blind date?
Bashioum: From the stories I've heard, it's not something I would want to try.
Tom: I've been on one blind date. I'll never go on another.
Digest: What happened?
Tom: It was awful. We were two completely different people who had nothing in
common.
Digest: Did a friend set you up?
Tom: Yeah.
Bashioum: That's never happened to me. I usually meet guys on my own.
Tom: Really? (Teases) Because I know this guy....
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