Munich, Germany - German actress Diane Kruger, star of the new american show "The Bridge", that takes place in the border of El Paso, Texas and Juarez (Mexico), says that, unlike most americans, she's not afraid of working in Mexico.
"I go to Mexico often. However, most of the time I go to a resort, I wouldn't dare to say that I know about the issues going on there, but at least I can say that unlike most americans, i'm not afraid of Mexico" - said Kruger in an interview with DPA.
"Three people were murdered last year in El Paso", said the actress who lives in the United States and France. This compared to 749 who died just 15 minutes away, in the city of Juarez.
The german actress portrays Sonya Cross, a detective that has the Asperger's syndrome, a type of Autism, who is hired to investigate a serial killer that kills on both sides of the border. "It's a very interesting role, an amazing one. A dream role for me"
In her opinion, cable TV is living a golden age. "In America, super productions like Iron Man or Batman, or some comedy, get made. However, there's barely any space for good dramas. Especially for women is harder to get a role like this one" she stated. She also added that she's fan of series like "House of Cards", "Mad Men" and "Breaking Bad".
She shoots movies in America and France, two countries with very different cinematographic cultures. "I like both, otherwise I wouldn't do it. However, for me is very important to keep shooting movies in France. They write female roles much better than in America. On the other hand, it's a lot of fun to shoot movies in America. It's a huge industry."
However, being a Hollywood star comes with a price.
"Ever since the show premiered in the US, it has increased" - said Kruger about fame "They follow me in cars. I went to the police and told them I was being followed. Sometimes it's really dangerous and it's an horrible feeling sitting in your car, as a woman being followed by a bunch of men. I was in tears. I don't know what can be done against it".Even though she lives in Los Angeles and France, Kruger has a german passport, which allows her to vote in the next presidential elections.
"I could (vote), but I won't because i'm never in Germany. I don't know enough about the issues in the country to say that I'll go vote. When I was in Venice I saw german TV and there was a discussion between Angela Merkel and...What's his name?" asked about Peer Steinbrück, Merkel's rival in the elections.
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