Firth Essence

Essence - Intrinsic or indispensable properties that serve to characterize or identify something. The most significant part of a thing's nature; attribute, aspect IT - is defined as oozing sensuality, sexuality and a vulnerability (emotions). Adding in certain unchanging mannerisms apparent in movies from early days right through all films. All aspects visible no matter the role and physical appearance. A "je ne sais quois" and he is Devastatingly Handsome. He just gets better looking doesn't he?		Is this not one GORGEOUS hunk of Humanity? I mean, just look, er, stare at those photos. Oh, my goodness. Okay, so we women all have our fantasy guy, don't we? Colin Firth is mine. Yeah, I'll never meet him in my life, and I am five years older (4 years, 8 months, 30 days to be exact), but, that's what a fantasy is, isn't it? Even my hubby thinks we all should have one (hmm, wonder who his is?) Anyway, I just had to do this page. I don't know what it will turn out to be like, but you will have to indulge me. Colin Firth is a magnificently talented and versatile actor, although a huge amount of people have seemed to not take account of that fact. They see him only as Mr. Darcy from the BBC production of "Pride And Prejudice" (1995) or the Mark Darcy of "Bridget Jones's Diary." (2001) The latter character being a modern spoof on the former. However, this actor has been around for far longer than 1995 when Pride & Prejudice was aired and continues to work at a steady pace. [Upcoming Movies - Then She Found Me (2008), And When Did You Last See Your Father? (2007), The Accidental Husband (2008), St. Trinian's (2007), Mamma Mia (2008), Genova (2008), Easy Virtue (2009), A Christmas Carol (2009), Lies of Silence (2009). His first major motion picture role was in 1984, yes, that far back. Many roles being dramatic in nature and primary characters. An example being the praise given to his performance in the 1993 TV drama "Hostages," 1999's "Donovan Quick" and 2001's "Conspiracy." He is more than Mr. Darcy. It seems to me that the films where he was lead do not do well in the US. Perhaps this is because, as always, men run the industry, and perhaps they don't see "it." It was wonderful to see him be named in Vanity Fair's "Hollywood Portfolio" for 2003-2004. This list is comprised of the top 30 of the best, brightest and biggest stars Hollywood has to offer [listed as 'The Wanted Man' (no kidding)]. Although he shies away from Hollywood, he has finally gotten some of the recognition he deserves after such a brilliant 20+ years in cinema.		"While it is true that Firth is a handsome man and a first-rate smolderer, women fall for his difficult heroes for the same reason he does. Because they are complicated and conflicted. Because they are stubborn and principled. Because when you truly win them over, you have truly won." "All great actors have people who really follow their careers and enjoy their performances, but Colin somehow touches a deeper nerve. It isn't just a fan club, it's an emotional fan club." "Obviously, Firth's fans admire his intelligent, oddball movies. But because they read that he is a devoted husband and father, a dedicated political activist and a lover of difficult novels, they admire him, too." (Excerpts from - "A good mind and great dimples \| Colin Firth's `Earnest' about the acting life" - San Diego Union-Tribune - Karla Peterson - 19 May 2002)