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Audrina Patridge 69 SPOTLIGHT AUDRINA PATRIDGE Interview by Courtney Kretchman Photography by Elisabeth Caren (www.ecarenphoto.com) Photo Assistants: Liz Bretz and Shane O’Donnell Makeup Artist: Kelsey Deenihan Hair Stylist: Jonathan Hanousek Wardrobe Stylist: Joey Tierney Location: The Farmer’s Daughter in Los Angeles, CA

It feels like 25-year-old Audrina Patridge has been a regular fxture on the L.A. scene forever. In actuality, it was just over fve years ago when the 5’7” stunner started making a name for herself. Like a modern Hollywood fairytale, sometimes a chance poolside spotting can truly catapult a girl to household-name status.

Audiences frst met Audrina when she was introduced as Lauren Conrad’s wide-eyed roommate on MTV’s The Hills in 2006. Since her “role” on the popular reality show, fans have watched her morph into one of Hollywood’s most graceful, and refreshingly tolerable, crossover entertainers.

After Audrina appeared in more episodes than any other series regular on The Hills, immersed herself in YOBI.tv’s international web talent search, and waltzed with Tony Dovolani on season 11 of ABC’s Dancing with the Stars, we were thrilled to get word of her latest collaboration with Mark Burnett and VH1. Set to premiere Sunday, April 17th at 9:00 PM ET/PT on VH1, Audrina will give viewers a more personal look at the balancing act of this burgeoning actress’ professional and personal life.

Recently, our spring cover girl discussed her journey from a small town in California to the #12 spot on Maxim’s Hot 100 List – and essentially reawakening the gold bikini fantasy of every male’s inner Jedi.

70 Sapphire choker - Judith Lieber 71 RUNWAY: So you were frst discovered just lying poolside on your day off? Sounds like a dream audition for many aspiring actors. Tell us about that day. AUDRINA PATRIDGE: Well, I had moved up to Los Angeles a few months prior and was working at Quixote Studios [full-time] as a receptionist…. One Sunday I was enjoying the sun out by the pool and a producer from MTV spotted me and asked if I wanted to be on a reality show. At frst I [declined], but once they explained the show to me, I decided to give it a shot.

R: You’ve always been pretty athletic – did you actually have acting aspirations? AP: Growing up, I always thought I’d go to school to be a psychologist!

R: What was a typical day like growing up for you, before Hollywood life began? AP: I’m the eldest, with three younger siblings [Casey, Mark and Samantha] and I’m very close to my family. A typical day for me always involved my family in some kind of capacity. If I was in L.A., I would probably talk to each of [my siblings] and my parents on the phone at least once. More often than not, I would actually have dinner with them. We love to BBQ and just hang out as a family.

74 R: Will viewers get to see anything new in the romance R: We’ve spoken to some of your castmates in the past about department? their reality show experiences. Did you feel accurately AP: I have a boyfriend, Corey Bohan, who you’ll get to depicted as yourself on The Hills? know! He lives part of the year in Australia so when we’re AP: The Hills was an amazing experience and I’m grateful in the same country, we’re inseparable. for all of the opportunities that’ve come my way because of its success. There were times that I was frustrated with how R: Any aspirations to work in other areas of entertainment? things were edited and pieced together – and there were AP: I would love to do a [television or flm] period piece other times that I stepped back and was able to appreciate like The Tudors or Marie Antoinette! It’s my favorite era, the beautiful show we were a part of. The hardest thing for so to get to be a part of a production like that would be me is coming across like I had zero personality – or had amazing. nothing to say. That is absolutely NOT how I am. It’s just one of the unfortunate things about how [the show was] R: What one entertainer or public fgure would you like to edited. work with down the road? AP: Johnny Depp is so talented! I would love to work with R: That is unfortunate. Are you still friendly with any of the him. cast? AP: We’re all so busy these days but I hear from some of R: Spring Fashion Week just wrapped up in NYC. Did you them occasionally. see any of your favorite designers? AP: [I actually walked] in Heart Truth’s Red Dress show R: Has life changed much since you wrapped The Hills? this year – a fantastic cause. [I wore] Badgley Mischka. I AP: To be honest, right after The Hills I went on to Dancing love Robert Rodriguez and Yigal Azrouel. Unfortunately, with the Stars and my schedule got even more intense. with my work schedule, I [couldn’t stay] in town for their After Dancing with the Stars, I needed a break so I took shows. some time off during the holidays to go to Australia and just chill out with my boyfriend. Now I’m back, flming my new R: How would you describe your personal style? reality show and I’m getting used to the demanding flming AP: Girlish with a little edge. schedule again. R: If you could star in the campaign of any designer, or be a R: You looked amazing on Dancing with the Stars! Was the muse for their collection, who would it be? schedule as grueling as everyone says? AP: I’m currently the Bongo [jeans] girl, which has been so AP: It was insane! I practiced at least six to seven hours per much fun! It’s great to be able to promote an affordable line day, seven days a week. My feet were in shambles, my ankles that my fans love and can wear. If I could star in the Dolce were so swollen! It really taught me discipline, though, and & Gabbana campaign, that would be a dream come true. I I was in the best shape of my life. love everything they put out - so gorgeous, feminine - really celebrates a woman’s body. R: So you’ve got this new project with VH1 and Mark Burtnett debuting in April. Tell us about it. R: Who do you think always gets it right on the red carpet? AP: I’m currently flming my new reality show Audrina. Any celebrities come to mind that just always look spot-on? Mark Burnett is the executive producer and I’m also a AP: I love the way Jennifer Aniston dresses for the red producer on the series. It’s fun to be more involved in the carpet. She’s literally never had a bad fashion moment. She whole process. The show follows my life both in Hollywood, knows what works for her and she sticks to it. I’ve also been and outside. You’ll get a chance to meet my entire family loving Sofa Vergara [of ABC’s Modern Family] lately. She’s and my close friends. just an incredibly beautiful, sexy woman, and she’s also funny! R: Can we expect to see a different side of you – or just a more-in-depth look? R: Yours was probably the hottest Carl’s Jr. commercial AP: You can expect to see both! You know, on The Hills, the to-date. We’re guessing it had something to do with you producers tried very hard to depict us all as normal girls – so securing the #12 spot on Maxim magazine’s Hot 100 of you would never see paparazzi staking out our houses or 2010, and #16 on FHM’s 2010 100 Sexiest Women in the follow us down the red carpet at a Hollywood event. In my World list. Did you do anything special to prepare for the new show, you’ll see all of that! You’ll also just get to see gold bikini shoot? me, unedited. We don’t have fancy lighting on this show – AP: I had so much fun doing that commercial! I didn’t do it’s pretty raw. anything extreme to prepare - a couple of extra sit-ups here

Yellow haute couture gown - Jean Fares Stilettos - Alexander McQueen Diamond earrings - Judith Lieber Lucite bangles - Isharya 75 Nude Chiffon dress - Amsale Ribbon stilettos - Giuseppe Zanotti Gold cuff - Neil Lane Diamond studs - Neil Lane Cocktail ring - Neil Lane Champagne square ring - Judith Lieber 76 and there. I drank lots of water. Oh, and got a really dark R: What’s your favorite way to decompress after a stressful spray tan the night before! day? AP: A massage! R: Do you try to stick to a regular diet or just wing it day to day? R: Describe yourself in three words. AP: I have pretty healthy preferences naturally. I don’t AP: Spontaneous, caring, trusting. drink soda. I prefer fresh fruit to dessert and one of my favorite meals is salmon with steamed rice and veggies. But R: Speaking of “caring,” isn’t there a children’s charity I also love pizza and burgers! It’s all about moderation and that’s been pretty close to your heart? being active. AP: I’m involved with The Sunshine Kids. It’s this great organization that provides fun activities and excursions R: So, no guilty pleasures? for kids suffering from cancer. When my schedule permits, AP: Mexican food!! Love tacos, burritos, guacamole, beans. I go hang out with the kids at Children’s Hospital and we make crafts. During Dancing with the Stars, Tony and I R: What are the must-haves in your beauty regime? surprised the kids around midnight one night. They were up AP: I do drink a ton of water. I also love Laura Mercier’s at a special sleepover event and it was so fun! I also ran in tinted moisturizer with SPF. My dermatologist makes this the L.A. marathon for the [Sunshine Kids] and have helped great exfoliating scrub that I use every morning to keep my raise funds through Bongo. skin fresh. And I also wash my face religiously - morning and night. R: Are there any mottos or creeds you try to stick to or always fall back on? R: What are fve things we are guaranteed to always fnd AP: Just be yourself! This industry has a way of making you inside your purse? feel like you need to be a certain way, but just being yourself AP: My camera, my iPhone, lip gloss - Jouer makes a great is beautiful! conditioning lip treatment, a treat for Lady, my puppy, and my Chanel face powder. Agreed. Great job being yourself, Audrina. We’ll be tuning in to what your tomorrow brings. May the force be with you!