Marie on values beyond travel
Actor and singer Jadah Marie will turn 16 years old later this spring, but she’s already got a loyal contingent of fans, due to her work with filmmaker and choreographer Kenny Ortega in “Descendants 3” and Netflix’s “Julie and the Phantoms.”
The performer said she’s looking forward to being able to travel again when it’s safer. “My family and I planned a trip to Hawaii last summer and had to cancel due to COVID,” said the Los Angelesbased teen. “We were also supposed to fly into Canada to continue shooting (a project), but that also got canceled.”
Q: This pandemic has made everyone think differently about how we spend our vacation time. What have you been up to?
A: Since the pandemic started, my family and I have taken a different approach to having fun. We’ve started taking outdoor walks at the park nearby, short trips to the beach and hiking. Lately, what I’ve learned through these times is that what you do with your time is what matters most. You don’t have to be super busy all the time, but as long as you are happy with what you’re doing, nothing else should matter as long as no one is being harmed. Spending time with those who show you the same love back matters the most.
Q: What is your favorite vacation destination?
A: I immediately fell in love with Vancouver’s cold weather and friendly people. I loved that you were able to be in a city and nature whenever you wanted. Travel by boat or plane to Vancouver Island, visit Victoria Island and many other great sites there.
Q: Where do you often visit?
A: I have family in Arizona, so we visit a few times a year, except for 2020. Another is Las Vegas. It is so close that we visit many times each year and definitely go on the roller coaster rides and zipline.
Q: What was the first trip you took?
A: Flying into Atlanta to shoot “Mann and Wife.” I was able to experience a plane for the first time in first class.
Q: If you’ve ever gone away for the holidays, which was the best trip?
A: Except for 2020, we visit Big Bear, where my grandparents have a cabin. Or Moreno Valley to stay with my grandparents. We visit every winter. My cousins and I go snowboarding, which we love.
Q: Where would you like to go that you have never been to before?
A: Brazil, because “Julie and the Phantoms” had a large fan base there. I would love to visit the beaches in Ubatuba.
Q: What would be your dream trip?
A: I’ve seen pictures of Bora Bora and Dubai and I immediately said I want to vacation with family and friends there! Another dream trip would be to one day visit Africa.
Q: What is your best and/or worst vacation memory?
A: Best vacation memory was a 2018 Carnival Cruise with my family for two weeks. My brother and I were able to bring our best friends. Worst vacation would have to be when I was 10 in Las Vegas and our air conditioner in the room went out in the middle of the night. So, we had to move rooms at 2 a.m. The next day, we moved again, because we had another problem with our air conditioner. We ended up changing rooms a total of three times.