Hayley currently stars as Angela in Sony Pictures Screen Gems’ hot new comedy “Fired Up,” in theaters on February 20th. The film also stars Molly Sims, (“Las Vegas”), AnnaLynne McCord (“90210”) and Sarah Roemer (“Disturbia”). Hayley can also be seen in “Trailer Park of Terror” and she just booked a starring role in the action flick “Nephilim.” As a fresh face blooming in the film and television industries, Hayley Marie Norman is a star that has been on the rise, and an LA actress to watch in 2009.
LA’s The Place: Tell us about how you feel your career has progressed since DOND.
Hayley Marie Norman: I try to be the best “me” I can possibly be and work towards my dreams and becoming a better person every single day. I have been very blessed and the hard work has started to pay off in that I’ve been able to do not only “Deal Or No Deal,” but several other TV and films projects including “Fired Up.”
LATP: What was it like on the set of “Crash”?
HMN: So much fun! We shot the series in New Mexico. It was my first time there and it’s just really a beautiful place! And, it’s seriously one of the coolest and most fun cast and crew that I have ever worked with! Definitely one of my best experiences yet!
LATP: Was it fun shooting “Fired Up”? What was your favorite part of working on the film?
From suitcases to cheerleading camp, Hayley Marie Norman’s dollface is plastered everywhere these days. LA’s the Place catches up with this firecracker.
Over the past year, actress Hayley Marie Norman has steadily climbed her way up the entertainment industry pyramid. Most recognizable as the holder of briefcase #25 on NBC’s “Deal or No Deal.” Now, Hayley’s charm, beauty and acting abilities have given her the opportunity to open more than a suitcase filled with money; they have opened up doors up and coming actors vie for. With roles in the big screen films “Hancock”, and “Norbit” and recurring roles on the television series The Young and the Restless and Crash, Hayley is making her mark in the world of entertainment.
Actress/Personality Hayley Marie Norman
HMN: More than fun! What’s a word that means “fun” but to the umpteenth degree?? [Laughs]. First of all, I just love working so it’s always fun for me to be on set, and second, it was a cheerleading movie…how could that not be fun? My inner high-schooler who always wanted to be a cheerleader totally came out and it was awesome!
LATP: What do you prefer TV or movies, and why?
HMN: Both are great, however I really like movies because you never know where they’re going to take you and there’s just something so adventurous and wonderful about going from movie set to movie set. Which is funny that I like that- because I am such a creature of habit and can be a bit apprehensive about change in general…But I guess I just love the excitement!
LATP: What is your favorite thing about living in LA?
HMN: My family! I’m born and raised here and so I’m aware of how lucky I am to be in this town and have my family right by my side. LA is really all I know long term living-wise, but almost every day I look around at the eclectic people, the beautiful palm trees, the wonderful weather, and think about what a great place it is. Yes, it is easy to lose yourself in this town, or perhaps feel a bit lonely at times, but as long as you don’t have a tenuous grip on your true self, you’ll be just fine and can enjoy it for all its worth! I am, however, also in love with New York and plan on being bi-coastal one day in the hopefully not too far future.
Photos by Larissa Underwood
