Last Saturday at
Galactica One, fans had a chance to post their questions to Tahmoh in an online chat. A
transcript of the chat has now been posted. A lot of interesting questions were asked. Here are a couple (the rest are behind the spoiler cut):
What do you think Helo's pre-mini relationship with Kara was like?Tahmoh: I think they have obviously been friends for a long time, possibly were cadets together and most definitely long time drinking buddies.
When did you get interested in kickboxing? Tahmoh: I have been interested in the martial arts ever since i was a child, i first studied judo for a number of years and then took up kick boxing after seeing a muay thai practitioner in a foreign film.
Do you think that Helo's outlook on humanity is being adversely affected by his relationship with Boomer?Tahmoh: obviously since he has returned to the ship he's had to question a lot of things possibly his outlook on humanity...it will be interesting to see where the writers take helo and boomers relationship and how it is accepted by the rest of the fleet. I think helo obviously knew he would be facing a lot of prejudice and distrust, but to the extent was obviously relative and overall thus far he's been ultimately given trust again.
Was the hug with Boomer in Resistance (while Anders and Kara were saying goodbye) scripted? (It's barely visible onscreen). Tahmoh: no it was not - grace took it upon herself to put that in there and it felt awkward and right at the same time.
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ManesaN: What are your fave and least fave scenes you've done so far?
Tahmoh: Favourite- sex scene of course! I'm joking... just recently I had a scene with Edward James Olmos which was amazing for me. Least Favourite was the scene at the end of episode 10 with grace and aaron
marksoflove: What do you think Helo's pre-mini relationship with Kara was like?
Tahmoh: I think they have obviously been friends for a long time, possibly were cadets together and most definitely long time drinking buddies.
JamieRuby818: What was it like to film the scene fighting with Aaron Douglas
Tahmoh: Aaron Douglas hits like a girl. just joking, michael ankin was completely open to improving on the scene with aaron and I. and open to any suggestions we had. I just recently saw the end product and was really happy with it.
cdenahy: what parts of you are most like your character?
Tahmoh: I look a lot like him... but i have better hair. haha
I admire helo's bravery and selflessness.
JamieRuby818: If you could have had a part in any show past or present what would it be
Tahmoh: brad pitt in california, paul newman in hudd, eric bana in chopper... I could go on and on...
ReneeDY1: When did you get interested in kickboxing?
Tahmoh: I have been interested in the martial arts ever since i was a child, i first studied judo for a number of years and then took up kick boxing after seeing a muay thai practitioner in a foreign film.
cdenahy: Why do you thing that the Cylons make all their female models so attractive? Is it part of their evil plan?
Tahmoh: Great question, it's got to be part of the evil plan! Exactly.... none of us are complaining about the exceptional genes of the cylons!Obviously Ron Moore and David Eick are responsible for that!
cdenahy: How do you feel about the fact that in 1 more episode of the new series it will surpass the number of episodes the original series had aired?
Tahmoh: I think it's great and hopefully it will surpass it by many many more. As long as they continue writing exceptional episodes then hopefully we'll have the series for a few more years.
JamieRuby818: Who would you like to see guest star on the show?
Tahmoh: I would love to see more actors of the same caliber as our leads- mary, eddie.... both academy award nominees and it would be great to see more actors at that level guest on the show.
RawlesMarie: Do you think that Helo's outlook on humanity is being adversely affected by his relationship with Boomer?
Tahmoh: obviously since he has returned to the ship he's had to question a lot of things possibly his outlook on humanity...it will be interesting to see where the writers take helo and boomers relationship and how it is accepted by the rest of the fleet. I think helo obviously knew he would be facing a lot of prejudice and distrust, but to the extent was obviously relative and overall thus far he's been ultimately given trust again.
Koroniss: From the point of a normal viewer would you consider Sharon to be trustful, or would you like to lock her in the cell as Adama did?
Tahmoh: coming from my point of view, not helos i think that i might be able to see that she's genuine in her feelings for helo and the baby. but it would be an unacceptable risk to allow her to integrate the fleet. she'd have to be left in the cell, till she really proved herself.
ManesaN If you could pick one character (female) for Helo to end up with (assuming you didn't have to pick Sharon automatically), who would it be and why?
Tahmoh: End up with...? If you mean in terms of relationship that doesn't really leave me with a lot of choices, all of the females in the cast are beautiful talented actresses. other than the fact number 6 is stunningly gorgeous... i obviously couldn't trust her. and starbuck would definitely be a handful... I have to get back to you on this one!
JamieRuby818: Where did the name "tahmoh" come from?
Tahmoh: my mother is first nation, I was named by my grandmother. The nation upper tanana which is an athasbaskan language group situated in north west yukon in alaska.
marksoflove: What is it like to work with the rest of the cast after a season just with Grace?
Tahmoh: working with grace was an awesome experience, we're great friends and she's a talented actress. but when I found out I had the opportunity to act with the rest of the cast I was very excited. the caliber of actors on the show is exceptional and it's been a great experience so far, sharing scenes with actors I haven't worked with yet.
un4scene1: Do you have any upcoming projects?
Tahmoh: I've turned down a couple as of late, but nothing specifically so far planned for the hiatus. I am looking at projects though.
cdenahy: What would be your funniest story from working on the show?
Tahmoh: there's been too many we're often times having too much fun on the show.
ReneeDY1: If you could be any other character on Galactica, who would it be and why?
Tahmoh: it'd be pretty interesting if I was the right age to be Colonel Tigh, or even Adama. more appropriately apollo though. but the casting for all these roles is perfect.
Koroniss: Are the scenes for the future season 2 episodes already shot, or they are gonna be shot till January? It was pleasure for me to talk with you and Aaron.
Tahmoh: we're filming 15 right now. and we have 5 more to go.
huertgenwald: a funny memory from filming (no matter which show)?
Tahmoh: me falling asleep numerous times on the set of smallvile when my character was dying in bed! that damn pillow was too comfy!
marksoflove: It seems by the time the miniseries begins, Helo has been secretly in love with Boomer for a while. How do you think their relationship developed? He must have known about her affair with Tyrol.
Tahmoh: their relationship obviously developed to the next level when they were put in the situation on the planet together, helo did know about tyrol but at that point on the planet he and boomer are just trying to survive and anyone else became somewhat irrelevant in their desperate situation.
cdenahy: Ever visited Australia? If not, any plans to?
Tahmoh: i have not, but would love to. i hope to do it in the near future.
ReneeDY1: Was the hug with Boomer in Resistance (while Anders and Kara were saying goodbye) scripted? (It's barely visible onscreen).
Tahmoh: no it was not - grace took it upon herself to put that in there and it felt awkward and right at the same time.
JamieRuby818: Do you have any tattoos?
Tahmoh: maybe... maybe not!
JamieRuby818: who have you enjoyed working with the most?
Tahmoh: obviously grace and I have a great relationship because of all the work we have done together, but at the same time I have had a great time working with Katee Sackhoff, Aaron Douglas, Eddie Olmos, pretty much everyone that I've had a chance to share a scene with.
ManesaN: Are you Canadian by birth?
Tahmoh: yes I am.
cdenahy: How tall are you? You seem to dwarf all the other actors in a convention photo I saw today.
Tahmoh: I'm 6ft3"
Tahmoh: Thanks for all the great questions and we really appreciate all the support and input the fans have given. Be well.
