Ava Kolker Sydney To The Max Season Two Interview

Interview with Ava Kolker

Question: How would you describe Sydney To The Max?

Ava Kolker: Sydney to the Max is a fun family comedy about a middle schooler Sydney who lives with her single dad Max and Grandma Judy. She goes through all of the coming of age challenges with her best friend Olive (who I play) and everytime she thinks her dad doesn't understand her, we see a flashback of Young Max when he was her age going thru something similar in the 90s. It's very funny as you see that things change such as technology but really most things stay the same.


Question: Can you tell us about Season 2 of Sydney To The Max and what your character "Olive" will be going through?

Ava Kolker: In Season 2, we introduce new family members like two of Olive's four brothers; we tackle new important issues such as Environment protection, ADHD, no child left behind, School Dances, First Crushes and so much more.


Question: How are you similar to your role of "Olive" in Sydney To The Max?

Ava Kolker: I am similar in that I am strong to my convictions and 100% loyal to my friends. I love that Olive is so consistent and unapologetically who she really is.


Question: What are your memorable moments on set filming season 2?

Ava Kolker: We had some incredible guest stars in Season 2 like Eric Allen Kramer, Krystal Joy Brown, Tom Wilson and we had some times when we would blast music in between scenes and break into dance and song and it was like a big party while the crew would reset. I have never worked in an environment that was so fun and high energy.


Question: We also hear you sing and write your own songs, can you tell us about the inspiration behind your songs "The Good Ones" and "Eventually" ?

Ava Kolker: Yes, absolutely. I wrote "The Good Ones" for the good people in my life who have always supported me and been there for me thru the ups and downs. I have found that many people come in and out of your life, but those that are steady and there no matter what, those that you can trust are the biggest gift in life. So I wrote "the Good Ones" for them to show them how much I love and appreciate them. I wrote "Eventually" when I had like a boy so much and I felt like he was the one for me. My parents told me that I should wait to date and build a strong friendship and a strong foundation and if we both feel the same way when we're 16, then we can start dating and go from a friendship to a relationship. So I put all my feelings and dreams into that song. I look forward to our story coming together when we will have it all, not now but "Eventually".

Question: What made you decide to start a music career?

Ava Kolker: I have always loved music. I started musical theater when I was six years old and loved singing on stage so it's something I grew up with. When I met two incredible songwriters Peter Zizzo and Francis Galluccio, It all came together and they helped me transition my inspiration and passion into reality so I jumped in with them and started creating my own music.


Question: Is there a particular message you hope listeners take from your music?

Ava Kolker: Yes, I hope they feel that it's authentic and it's what I am going thru in the moment and I hope it's something they can relate to and learn from. I also hope they dance and sing along to it, because it first and foremost has to be fun and entertaining.


Question: What influences your music style?

Ava Kolker: I love pop and am inspired by singers like Taylor Swift who write about what they're going thru and put their diary to music. That's what I try to do too.


Question: What's a typical day like for you?

Ava Kolker: A typical day would be waking up at 5:30am. I get ready, go to set and work till 4:30pm. Then if possible, I go to the music studio and either take a singing lesson or work on a music collaboration. I try to fit in a spin class if I can and spend time with my family in the evenings, unless there's an event to go to after work.

Question: You created a fashion line, Ava By Pol Atteu. Can you tell us about the line?

Ava Kolker: Yes, that's really exciting. I collaborated with fashion designer to the stars Pol Atteu. We came up with a line that could be very unique and fun with inspiring messages. We started with a 3D line of T-Shirts. You can check them out and buy them at www.avabypolatteu.com. They are all so different, you can actually collect them.


Question: Outside of Sydney To The Max, what other projects are you working on now?

Ava Kolker: Right now, Sydney to the Max is taking all of my time. We will be starting to shoot Season 3 soon and will be working on that until November so Sydney to the Max, writing more songs, and Ava by Pol Atteu will be my focus in 2020.


Interview by Brooke Hunter
Photos: Mayhem Entertainment PR