One-On-One With Actress Amanda Baker

Rising star and celebrity actress, Amanda Baker — most notable for her roles as ‘Babe Carey Chandler’ in the iconic daytime soap opera "All My Children," as well as her role as ‘Jolene Crowell’ from "General Hospital" — recently stopped for a one-and-one interview with FINE Magazine during her photo shoot on March 9th, 2012 at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront. 

Q: Amanda, How were you approached to partake in this charity event, and what made you decide to get involved with this particular foundation?

Baker: Leonard [Simpson] has been a dear friend of mine for a few years now and he approached me about being part of the charity fashion show this year. I co-hosted with him at his 2010 Best Dressed Fashion Show and Benefit Gala and was honored to be a part of it so naturally I said yes to this event. I’ve continually been involved with charities and feel that giving back is so important and have always wanted to be a part of something commemorating military families. My grandfather and uncle are retired military and I have a first cousin who was stationed in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Blue dress  - Chiffon Spring Dress with a Baroque-inspired indigo motif sold at Satori Design in Solana Beach. Earings and neckless. Blue Gem Bracelet - by Leather Rock. Neckless by Rancho Santa Fe Jewelers

Q: In selecting events where you will be making a celebrity appearance, how do you also go through the process of selecting roles that you feel will benefit your career?

Baker: I feel that it’s very important to continually grow as an actress. It’s one thing to be able to play the girl next door and southern belle, whom I can relate to, but I also love choosing roles that challenge me. These types of roles really show your range and what you’re capable of as an artist. I’m also careful when it comes to choosing roles that won’t compromise my morals and values.

Q: What projects are you currently working on that you can share with our readers, and where can we look forward to seeing you in the future?

Baker: I had a short film debut at the end of last year called, "The Birds of Anger," that was part of a Film Festival on G4TV that gained a lot of recognition in several media outlets, one being "The New York Times." I also have a horror film coming out called, "Lizzie," that’s based off of the murders of Lizzie Borden. Look out for me in a few national commercials as well!

Q: Lastly, what do you love most about being an actress?

Baker: I’ve always loved performing ever since I was a little girl. I love being able to explore new characters and become someone else. Seeing the finished product and watching it all come together after working so hard is always rewarding. 

Styled By:

TV personality Leonard Simpson of Fashion Forward

Shot on Location at:

The Hilton San Diego Bayfront

​Photographed by:

Edward Allen Brown, EA Studios

Ed Brown appeared on 90 Day Fiancé and then did a spin off  

90 Day Fiancé: Happily Ever After? season 8 

Makeup Artistry by:

Celebrity Makeup Artist James Overstreet 

Hair by:

Brock Matthews

Interview by

Joyce ‘JLynn’ Gonzales