Interview: Eva Bourne

The up and coming actress has made a name for herself on television series such as Caprica, Motive, and Falling Skies and most recently as Princess Eva on Once Upon a Time. On the big screen, she received rave reviews for her haunting work in the film Beyond the Black Rainbow. She’s also appeared in the films The Big Year and Words and Pictures.

We sit down with Eva to talk about her work on the new season of When Calls the Heart, what it’s like to work with green screen and what she has planned for the future in Hollywood.

Pop Culture Principle – Were you aware of When Calls the Heart before you were approached about being part of the series?

Eva Bourne – I had heard about the series and I think I had auditioned for a role on the series before. It’s funny, one of the actors on the show Loretta Walsh who plays Florence; she was actually my acting coach for a while. So, when she booked it, I heard all about the show because the acting community in Vancouver is so tightknit. It was a very exciting project to read for.

Pop Culture Principle – Did you do any specific preparation for the role?

Eva Bourne – I just booked the job off tape. I went in and read with the casting director. I did the normal preparation that I usually do getting ready for a role. I knew that this particular character was grieving from a huge loss and held a bit of a secret.

Pop Culture Principle – Can you tell us about your character Clara Stanton?Eva Bourne – I play Clara Stanton and she is the widow of Abigail Stanton’s son Peter. You find that out on the first episode. She does have a secret and that comes out later on in the season. She is a very strong young woman which is really nice to play. She has a big heart even though she’s had a lot of downs in her life; she’s always looking on the bright side. She knows that if she can keep a positive mind, everything will work out.

Pop Culture Principle – What was it like when you first went to wardrobe and stepped on the set of When Calls the Heart?

Eva Bourne – The first time that I stepped on set was really funny. It was a very long day for everyone and I didn’t get on set until the very last shot of the day. I met Lori who I had already worked with on my last project with as her daughter and now I am playing her daughter-in-law on this project. It was pretty funny because Lori said, “I guess you are going to play my daughter again!”

Pop Culture Principle – When Calls the Heart has a very dedicated group of fans know as the Hearties. Have you had any interaction with the Hearties now that you are part of the