Alanna Ubach knows how to have fun while filming on location
Alanna Ubach.
Trae Patton/PEACOCKTed star Alanna Ubach knows how to have a good time – and she did We weekly for an exclusive day in the life while filming on location.
Ubach, 48, is currently in London for a new project that has not yet been completed. When shooting across the pond, the actress believes it is essential to take advantage of all the hotel's amenities.
“I recommend making a strong cup of coffee, jumping in the bath and pretending to be a high-ranking politician making important calls,” she says. Us. “It will give you life!”
After you've taken care of some work commitments, like a hair and makeup camera test, it's time to explore the city's best local hotspots. Exploring London's West End and Chinatown is a must, then head to the popular Japanese restaurant Dozo Soho for dinner and a visit to the exhibition focusing on British street artist Banksy. “Who wouldn't want to come back in their next life as a controversial graffiti artist?” Ubach jokes.
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The day isn't over until Ubach, who shares son Thomas Rodolfo, 6, with husband Thomas Russo, gets a present for her little one. “I bought a book of poems from Edward Lear for my best and crazy six-year-old son,” she says after stopping by Alice Through the Looking Glass Cecil Court for souvenirs.
Ubach may be gearing up for a new secret project, but season 1 of her hit show Ted premiered last month. The sitcom is set in the 1990s and was written by Seth McFarlane and serves as a prequel to the hit franchise. Ubach plays Susan Bennett, the mother of 16-year-old Matty – a clumsy but lovable teenager whose best friend is the foul-mouthed bear Ted.
Season 1 of Ted currently streaming on Peacock. Keep scrolling for a deeper insight into a day in Ubach's life:
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Ubach makes full use of the hotel amenities while on location. “I recommend making a strong cup of coffee, jumping in the bath and pretending to be a high-ranking politician making important phone calls,” the spokesperson said. Euphoria star tells Us. “It will give you life!”
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Then, “I get dressed, get in a cab, and go to makeup and hair for a camera test,” she explains. (The project she's filming is still under wraps.) A few hours later, the actress is ready for the spotlight!
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Ubach's itinerary includes a visit to London's hotspots including the West End and Chinatown. “Chinatown is a feast for the eyes for the heart and soul and centers me when I'm feeling homesick,” the California native explains. “It reminds me of downtown LA”
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Ubach stops at Alice Through the Looking Glass Cecil Court to buy souvenirs. “I bought a book of poems by Edward Lear for my dear and crazy six-year-old son.”
4:00 in the afternoon
Ubach goes to the popular Japanese restaurant Dozo Soho for dinner. “Savory ramen noodles are perfect on a cold day,” she says. She then visits the exhibition focusing on the British street artist Banksy: “Who wouldn't want to return in their next life as a controversial graffiti artist?
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Early to bed, early to rise: with a call time of 5 a.m., Ubach gets ready to hit the hay. “It's cold, [so] I have thick socks on and a knitted hat on standby,” says the actress Us. I'll get to the chickens and whale watchers faster than you can see. 'Sweet Dreams!''