Ava Capri
Actress, Ava Capri, who was born in Los Angeles, California, is known for her role in “Love, Victor,” in which she plays Lucy alongside actors Michael Cimino and George Sear. She also appeared in “Embattled,” “Little Rituals,” and more. She is set to co-star in Jennifer Kaytin Robinson’s movie “Do Revenge,” a dark comedy also starring, among others, Camila Medes, Maya Hawke, and Austin Abram and others.
Jacket by RonDyce at The Confessional Showroom
Pants by Cynthia Rowley
Shoes by ROSSI at The Confessional Showroom
Earrings by Ben Amun
When did you start acting?
I did a few things when I was really young but then stopped and I didn’t really pick it up again until I had graduated from high school.
Tell us about the upcoming “Strangers” film.
I think it’s going to be a fun ride. I’m really excited for people to see it. To work with Jennifer Kaytin Robinson who is incredibly talented was such a dream.
Left:
Top + Skirt by Melke
Gloves + Socks by Stylist Own
Shoes by Zara
Right:
Sequin top by CHENG HUAI CHUANG
Skirt by Cynthia Rowley
Shoes by RonDyce at The Confessional Showroom
Who is an actor or actress you dream of working with?
Lizzy Caplan.
How did you prepare for your role as Lucy in “Love, Victor?”
Specifically, what I tried to do was put myself in the headspace of what it would feel like discovering and figuring out my sexuality while still being 17 and in high school. Because for me, I came out much later, so it was really interesting to play someone who figured it out much earlier than I did.
Left:
Jacket by RonDyce at The Confessional Showroom
Pants by Cynthia Rowley
Shoes by ROSSI at The Confessional Showroom
Earrings by Ben Amun
Right:
Top + Skirt by Melke
Gloves + Socks by Stylist Own
Shoes by Zara
How do you think “Love, Victor” has impacted the LGBTQ+ community?
Whenever I’ve had a fan of the show come up to me, it’s never “ I like the show” but it’s always “that shows means so much to me. Thank you.” “ Love Victor” was a trailblazing series, and in a way I think it has led the way for more of the content surrounding young queer stories we are seeing today.
What are your goals for the next few years?
I’d love to do something really different next. Truthfully, I’d like to do something a little less YA and something a bit messier and edgier. I’ve recently read a few scripts where a character has blood all over her mouth, and I immediately was like oh ya that’s what I want.
Green top by A.L.C. at Neiman Marcus Roosevelt Field
Earrings + Bracelet by Ben Amun
Dress by CHENG HUAI CHUANG
From where do you draw inspiration?
Everything? This is a funny question to me because the answers feel so obvious. I draw it from life, the people I love, and the people I don’t. And of course, other people’s art. I simply cannot stop thinking about Cooper Raiff’s new movie Cha Cha Real Smooth. Stuff like that.
Social Media.
Instagram: @avacapri
Sequin top by CHENG HUAI CHUANG
Skirt by Cynthia Rowley
Shoes by RonDyce at The Confessional Showroom
CREW CREDITS:
PhotoBook Editor-In-Chief: Alison Hernon
Creative Director + Photographer: Mike Ruiz + @mikeruiz.one
Talent: Ava Capri
Fashion Stylist + Producer: Alison Hernon
Hair: Brittan White at Exclusive Artists
Makeup: Juliette Perreux at The Wall Group
Fashion Stylist Assistant: Mariam Balogun, Takai Taggart
Tearsheets by Daniel López, Associate Art Director, PhotoBook Magazine
Interview by Lola Jarzemsky, Contributor, PhotoBook Magazine
Location: Lamia’s Restaurant NYC
