Comments on: Interview With A Leah Hopeful & Contest

By: Petra Menzer

Petra Menzer — Wed, 15 Jul 2009 03:36:01 +0000

Check out this link a friend sent me
http://current.com/items/87357261_q-fight.htm
Its her fighting
Qorianka
apparently she is 2.nd degree Kung Fu blackbelt and does stunts

By: Stephanie

Stephanie — Mon, 13 Jul 2009 19:06:20 +0000

So being a NW native.. does Taylor Lautner look like one? does any of the wolves??? no.. not really.. i don’t think it matters if she is south american.. she can act. and she is Native…

By: julie

julie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:07:35 +0000

And, the word “brother” doesn’t mean literal blood brother. That is about as crazy as saying a blonde Russian person is the same as blonde Swedish person. I think you are walking a fine line of viewing Native Americans as the “pan-indian” all the same. Tribes may have similarities, especially if they are close geographically, but more importantly each tribe is uniquely different and those differences should be respected. The fact that the Smithsonian groups all indigenous American people in one exhibit means nothing in regards to the casting of Leah. The character of Leah is a NW Native, period.
Italian and Greek art may both be found in a European/Mediterranean exhibit, BUT are they the “same?”
No.

By: julie

julie — Fri, 10 Jul 2009 01:00:31 +0000

Um… Have you ever seen the girl act? I’m guessing if you want her for Leah you haven’t. Looks are definitely not everything. I really really hope Summit chooses a new Native American actress, more fierce and talented!
And, simmer down “Bethany Stewart,” Peruvian is not even close to being NW Native, as a NW Native I look nothing like a Peruvian. I do however look very similar to indigenous people of SE Alaska and Canada. So, your “mileage” comment is ridiculous! Being NW Native as the character of Leah is supposed to be and being South American are infact entirely different things. Smithsonian or not, deal with it.

By: Tyrone

Tyrone — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 22:09:01 +0000

Q’orianka is the perfect person.. she needs to be Leah! I will refuse to watch this movie otherwise..

By: Alan J.

Alan J. — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:56:31 +0000

I’ve never seen her act. I’ve never even heard of her, But I looked her up online and she definitely has the look. She is beautiful!!!!!!! I think they should pick her.. It would be the best choice in my opinion..

By: Melissa Miller

Melissa Miller — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:53:13 +0000

I totally think that Q’orianka is the perfect person for the role! I watched the New World like a hundred times!! and she is my favorite actress!

By: mike

mike — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 21:51:03 +0000

I think Q’orianka should play Leah. Period… She has the talent and looks.

By: bethany stewart

bethany stewart — Wed, 08 Jul 2009 19:46:48 +0000

Who put up the borders?
The milage from florida to Alaska is greater than to Peru
Why does the smithsonian museum of NATIVE AMERICANS in DC has a huge Quechua exebition?
And Why do you say that Qorianka is NOT native american when Native americans consider their indigenous brothers in peru as just that, Brothers !

Qorianka is also inducted into the native american hall of fame and works tiredlessly with many native american tribes and organizations.

Qorianka is native american and is a great candidate for Leah !

By: team jacob

team jacob — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 01:58:43 +0000

…also wanted to add that in my research, it looks like q’orianka is of peruvian (quechua) descent…so she is native SOUTH american, not native NORTH american. the character should clearly be a north american native…again i vote for nicole lee smith!!