Odette Yustman Talks Movies, Finance, & Betty White!

By Michael Lopez

Attention movie fans, we’ve got a hot new Latina to add to your radar. Born in Colombia, raised in Nicaragua, and coming soon to a theatre near you, Odette Yustman’s ready to take on Hollywood’s biggest lady stars in “You Again”.

Featuring an ensemble cast that includes Kristen Bell, Sigourney Weaver, and AARP "it" girl Betty White, “You Again” is bringing on the catfights and the crack ups. As Odette told Movieline, Betty pretty much stole the show, “She’s just got this thing, and she’s so witty and funny. I don’t know anybody that’s as vivacious and energetic and on it as this woman. What is she, 88?”

But just because this is her first headlining movie, don’t think she hasn’t paid her dues. Odette’s film career stretches all the way back to “Kindergarten Cop” with Arnold Schwarzenegger. After her childhood acting days, she took a break and almost went for a career in finance.

“I went to a community college for a year and a half and then I thought about going to Loyola Marymount for business finance, but I thought, “You know what? That’s not what I want to do. What am I going to do with business finance? That’s a joke. I want to act, and I’m not going to half-ass it.”

We’re certainly glad Odette chose a life in front of the camera. She’s got a great onscreen presence and it’s obvious she’s got a big career ahead of her (including a role in “Beverly Hills Chihuahua 2”!). If you want to see Odette’s comedy chops in action, check out this hilarious clip from Funny Or Die.

Source: [Movieline]

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