Anna Sundstrand

SSM: How old were you when you first decided you wanted to sing?
Anna: Oh my gosh, I have been singing all my life. I think I started singing before I started talking. I did a talent show when I was nine years old and it was my first big performance, that is how I got discovered and after that show I knew what I really I wanted to do.

SMM: What is your favorite memory of being a part of Play?
Anna: One of my favorite memories is from the first summer we ever toured together. Our first show was with Aaron Carter’s tour in front of 50,000 people. For that being my first show it was a huge crowd. We were so amazed by all the people that we actually forgot the whole chorus, so we were just waving. It was so much fun and it is one of my favorite memories. During our first tour to Europe we sang in front of 32,000 people.

SSM: Do you still keep in touch with the other girls from Play?
Anna: Yes, I do. Annais is my neighbor so I see her every other day; I talk to Rosie and Fay. There are no hard feelings.

SSM: What is your favorite part of performing?
Anna: Definitely the crowd. All of the fans are so supportive. When they are happy, you get excited, you just want to be a good role model and do your best. It is definitely the crowd that makes the show great.

SSM: You're working on a solo album now right?
Anna: Yes, I am currently recording.

SSM: Is there an approximate release date for it yet?
Anna: I think, this winter. We don't have a date set yet but we are planning by this winter.

SSM: Do you plan to keep modeling or do you just want to focus on singing?
Anna: Oh, I did modeling for fun for a little while. I definitely think singing and dancing is my passion and what I really want to do, so I'm trying to focus on that right now. But if I get a modeling job and I am not busy I will take it.

SSM: If you could work with anyone in the music business, who would it be?
Anna: Oh my gosh, that's so hard to choose. I will say Justin Timberlake, because he can dance, sing and he is hot. Yeah, I'll stick with that.

SSM: Are you writing any songs for your up coming CD?
Anna: No. I am writing a little bit on the side, but it's nothing I want to share with the world right now. I think there are so many good writers and producers and I will leave making my CD to them. I can sing and dance but not write, not yet. Although, you never know, maybe in the future.

SSM: If you could perform on any tv show, what show would you want to be on?
Anna: I would love to be on a charity show, for kids for example. I just performed for the Variety Charity and it was great. I would like to do something even bigger than that.

SSM: If you could have any super power which one would you have and why?
Anna: Anything? I would actually love to have a remote control, controlling the universe, just like the one in the movie “Click”. I would love to be able to fast forward and rewind any situation, event. On the other hand, it might not be a good idea, because you could miss out on a lot of stuff. I don't really think I want a super power. But If I have to say one I'll say the remote control.

SSM: What was your favorite Disney movie as a little kid? Is it still your favorite?
Anna: My favorite Disney movie was and is "Cinderella". I just love the way that she transforms. I always liked that when I was little and I don't know why.

SSM: What is one modern convenience you can’t live without?
Anna: Definitely my iPod. I can't live without it. I want to listen to the music all the time. I have so many songs. I can’t live without music. I’m glad, I can carry it around with me.

SSM: If you could switch lives for a day with anyone who would it be and why?
Anna: That's a hard question. I think I would like to switch lives with someone whose life is completely opposite than mine; someone from another country, lets say from Africa. I would like to see how different life would be. I guess then I would appreciate my life even more, after missing my family and friends for a while.

SSM: What goes through your mind when you see yourself in magazines?
Anna: When I open a magazine and see myself, I feel like it’s not me. I don't really realize it's me. I don’t scream: “oh my god that's me, oh my god”. But after few minutes I ask: “Is that really me?” and I realize how far I got. I start appreciating everything.

SSM: Do you have anything you’d like to say to your fans?
Anna: First of all, as always I would like to say: thank you for being so supportive. Even though, Play broke up, you have been standing by my side, following my career. I really appreciate everything, all the fan letters and gifts, I get. I read all the mail and accept every gift. Thank you so much. I love you guys.