Jaime Ray Newman

Jaime Ray Newman: In this business, you have to enjoy the process because if you pin your self-worth on the outcome, you're screwed.

Jaime Ray Newman: As an actress. I'm so grateful for the opportunity to meet people who are inspiring and aren't afraid to creatively stretch themselves... So for me, the best part about this job is watching others who are really free within their craft and sharing in that creative energy.

Jaime Ray Newman: I come from a theater background, and onstage there's a real freedom. You can do whatever you want, within the confines of the character you've created, of course. Every night can be different and you don't have to be worried about hitting your mark, being lit in a certain way, etc.

Jaime Ray Newman: If I could have any magical power, it would be teleportation. It really is a brilliant idea. You don't have to worry about texting while you're driving. You never have to get a ticket. If you could just snap your fingers and be in Paris, can you imagine the dates that you could go on? It would be amazing!

Jaime Ray Newman: (on taking on the role of Michelle Pfeiffer for the TV adaptation of "Eastwick") How do you step into Michelle Pfeiffer's shoes? You know, it's like, I was definitely kind of overwhelmed when I got this job knowing that that's my predecessor.

Jaime Ray Newman: I did my first professional play when I was 12. A local theater came to my middle school to audition girls for a new Israel Horowitz play, and I got the gig. My parents first reaction was 'There are two people in this household with careers and you're not one of them'. But after much begging, they acquiesced, and away I went.

Jaime Ray Newman: (in a 2009 interview) I love romantic comedies, but I also love small indie dramas. I'd love to produce one at some point, and actually have something in the works right now. Small budgets don't scare me, I think they free you up to take risks and throw rules and regulations to the wind. And dream role? Anything far from myself -- accents, different time periods, etc. What's the fun of acting if you can't stretch your imagination wide?

Jaime Ray Newman: (comparing work on "Eastwick" and "Eureka") Eureka was definitely a male-centric show, but there are powerful, strong women on that series as well. It was a really easy transition for me. There were a lot of effects on Eureka, and we were working 16 hours every single day. So this is kind of a similar genre in that sense. But I am so grateful we're in L.A., because Eureka's in Vancouver. I like being home.

Jaime Ray Newman: I loved the science of Eureka. It was kind of an education in and of itself. Joe Morton was kind of our local scientist. He was our local encyclopedia. We'd always come to him, so I learned a lot on it.

Jaime Ray Newman: (on what she thinks of the "Stargate" shows) Didn't really know anything about them, but got a quick education while on set. They are great genre shows, really well executed, and fun to do. I like sci-fi a lot!

Jaime Ray Newman: (on her best memory on the "Stargate Atlantis" set) Learning to shoot the big gun! They took an afternoon to train me, but it never made it in the scene. It was incredibly fun to learn about though.

Jaime Ray Newman: (about working on the "Stargate Atlantis" set) Everyone is so generous and open. After a day working together it felt like family. I spent a lot of time with David Hewlett, Paul McGillion, and the writer Martin Gero. They made me feel right at home, and showed me Vancouver as well. Everyone really seems to get along and have respect for each other on the set. It was very easy going, yet the work ethic high. A great combination.