So how does the storyline go for The 3 Wise Men?
Jaci Velasquez: It’s about Los Tres Reyes Magos. The three kings that went to see Jesus. It’s a Spanish holiday that you celebrate after Christmas, January 6th. I didn’t discover this holiday until I went to Spain, and I was like, “Oh my gosh, this is the coolest thing ever!” Being a Latin person raised in America, we just celebrate the normal Christmas. But in Latin countries, they celebrate Los Tres Reyes Magos. Basically you wish for the three kings to bring you gifts. It’s just really cool. And the movie is about Herod…and how the three kings are trying to find their way to Jesus.
Tell us about your involvement in the The 3 Wise Men. What was your role?
I am a warrior princess [Sarah], and I’m trying to get everybody to join my army against Herod the tyrant. I’m basically trying to change the world.
It’s hard being a woman in a man’s world, so she definitely has that going, and she runs into lots of issues. She’s trying to take this army, “Let’s beat Herod!” Everyone laughs at her saying, “C’mon, you’re just a girl. You don’t know anything….” I related well with the character, so for me, playing the part was actually pretty easy.
It was a great experience for me.
With which character did you work closely for your role in this film?
Actually, when I did my voice character, I didn’t see anybody else. I was there about 4-
6 hours to do my character. I had a great time though.
So overall, how was the whole voice recording experience?
It’s a lot harder than it looks!
You’re watching the film, as you are recording the part. So you’re standing there in the studio and they give you a timer that goes bee-beep-beep.
The line comes up and you have to get right into it. It’s all about rhythm and time.
It was really hard, but a lot of fun!
So what age audience do you think this film is fitting for?
For me, I don’t think the age matters for this one. People go and see Christmas movies- I know that I watch Christmas movies during the holidays- whether it is animated or not.
This is really just like a family movie.
Courtney Lee
BREATHEcast Correspondent
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