Interview by Katariina Forsberg
Our blog series checks in with New York’s local Finns and offers a few of their insider tips into the city. Today’s entry is about actress Jenny Rostain, whose recent credits include Lady Gaga’s music video,ÌýMarry the Night.
Q: How long have you lived in New York, and what brought you here?
A: I came here about four years ago for a man, and have stayed ever since. Although that love ended, I’m still here. I studied acting in the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in the city, and I am a working actress these days. In other words, my coming here had a greater purpose that I didn’t know about four years ago.
Q: What are your three favorite places in the City?
 in Central Park (if I ever get married, it will be there),Ìý in Chelsea or TriBeCa (they have the best carrot cake ever), and  (they have wonderful things to eat year-round and healthy organic food).
Q: Any favorite restaurants?
A: Right now it’s an Italian restaurant called  in TriBeCa. Their pizza with rucola and prosciutto is the best comfort food after long week.
Q: Do you have a favorite store?
A: Whole Foods; I love to cook.
Q: What are your favorite things to do on your free time?
A: I love movies. Even when I spend my day filming, I enjoy watching a good indie and eating organic licorice in the evening.
Q: What do you think is the best thing about living in New York?
A: There is something for everyone. Well, ok, the real sauna is missing, but almost anything else can be done or found in this city.
Q: Is there something specific about Finland that you miss?
A: As said, I miss the sauna – and I miss the quiet, dark nights, when you can light up candles and see the white, beautiful stillness outside.
Q: What three words would you use to describe New York?
A: Sense, endless, and emotion.
Q: How about Finland? What three words would you use?
A: Calming, cold, and home.
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