ALEXANDRA ROACH

Transformations don't scare me: it thrills me to become the polar opposite.

I went to stage school with a neighbor to build confidence because I was quite shy.

I can't wait until I'm able to afford really posh bags.

I love leaving the house in a new outfit; I don't feel the pressure at all.

Actresses are mental on the whole. But I think I'm pretty normal.

That's where my passion was ignited, on the set of 'Pobol Y Cwm.' I loved it and I've had such a passion for TV and films. I can't do anything else.

Nobody puts Roach in the corner.

I love all reality TV - Strictly, 'The X Factor.' I really don't see why people are so snobby about it.

I think you should just wear something you feel comfortable in. It's important to make a statement, but don't kill yourself over it.

I think the most important thing is to have fun, and not to take things too seriously. Once you start doing that, then you'll start to crumble.

I can't wait until I'm able to afford really posh bags.

Be positive and laugh at everything.

I think the most important thing is to have fun, and not to take things too seriously. Once you start doing that, then you'll start to crumble.

Nobody puts Roach in the corner.

I had to live and breathe Margaret Thatcher for a few months. I totally engulfed myself in her life. I read her autobiography and a biography, 'The Grocer's Daughter.'

Actresses are mental on the whole. But I think I'm pretty normal.

I love all reality TV - Strictly, 'The X Factor.' I really don't see why people are so snobby about it.

I love leaving the house in a new outfit; I don't feel the pressure at all.

I went to stage school with a neighbor to build confidence because I was quite shy.

My ambition is to become one of those actresses that is like a chameleon that you don't recognize.

Transformations don't scare me: it thrills me to become the polar opposite.

It's important to make a statement, but don't kill yourself over it. You have to make an effort, but not go overboard.

Hairpieces are brilliant for adding volume.

That's where my passion was ignited, on the set of 'Pobol Y Cwm.' I loved it and I've had such a passion for TV and films. I can't do anything else.

I think you should just wear something you feel comfortable in. It's important to make a statement, but don't kill yourself over it.

I love vintage, but it's so expensive now.