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Katie GriffithsKatie Griffiths plays Chlo Grainger  

GIVE A DESCRIPTION OF CHLO:
Chlo is 14. She has an attitude and likes to come across as tough and confident which she is. However, she also has a very emotional and vulnerable side to her.

DESCRIBE CHLO IN 3 WORDS:
Young, naive yet tough.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE ABOUT CHLO?
I like Chlo because of the strong personality she has. She comes across as quite daring and likes to have fun but she also is true to her emotions.

WHAT DO YOU LIKE LEAST ABOUT CHLO?
She can be quite moody but that's because she's a teenager.

WOULD YOU LIKE CHLO IF YOU MET HER?
At first glance yes because she appears confident but as time goes on I may either grow to love or hate her, depending on whether she had a problem with me.

WHAT ARE CHLO'S LIFE VALUES AND DO THESE DIFFER FROM YOUR OWN?
Chlo likes to have fun, look after her boyfriend and loves her Mum and sister. No, they don’t really differ from my own except being a bit older I realise the consequences of my actions more.

HOW ARE YOU SIMILAR OR DIFFERENT TO CHLO?
I think we have similar values and emotions and we're both quite headstrong but we have totally different dress senses and hairstyles!

DOES CHLO HAVE LOVE INTEREST?
Yes, Chlo is completely obsessed with her boyfriend Donte. He is 2 years older and likes to act like the tough guy and impress her but he loves her and wants to look after her.

WHY DO YOU THINK THEY ARE ATTRACTED TO THIS PERSON?
Because he is quite a big name around school and she is impressed with his looks and dress sense plus he cares for her.

WHICH CHARACTER AT WATERLOO ROAD DOES CHLO RELATE TO BEST?
I think Chlo relates best to her mother Izzie because during the last few episodes they both come to a situation where they find it hard to either tell the truth or show their emotions to someone close for fear of upsetting them. Also they are both quite strong characters and close to one another.

HAVE YOU EVER BEEN A VICTIM OF BULLYING?
Yes, in early Secondary school. The girl was a bit of a loud mouth but she's great and we're mates now.

ANY WORDS OF ADVICE TO KIDS WHO ARE VICTIMS OF BULLYING?
They must tell either a teacher or their parents and they must find a way of over-ruling the bully and making themselves bigger and better than they are!

WHERE WERE YOU BORN AND BROUGHT UP?
I was brought up in Chigwell, Essex until the age of 11.

WHERE DO YOU LIVE NOW?
Now I live in Yorkshire in a lovely little village.

WHAT WERE YOUR FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF ARRIVING AT THE WATERLOO ROAD SET?
It looked a bit run-down and neglected but inside now feels warmer. It was very different to my secondary school.

DO YOU SEE SIMILARITIES BETWEEN WATERLOO ROAD AND A SCHOOL YOU KNOW OR ATTENDED?
Not really. Waterloo Road is unique!

DO YOU THINK WATERLOO ROAD IS A REALISTIC PORTRAYAL OF A SCHOOL?
I think certain aspects of the school are realistic - the building and classrooms etc and I think a lot of the storylines are relevant to a school but they are blown out of proportion to make the audience understand more.

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