Naomi has also created,written and acted in the web series, TheCastingRoom.biz.The actress has also appeared in the Martin Short Special, I MartinShort and won the CCA 2010 award for best female improviser.The extraordinary actress also serves as the founding member of the Canadian award winning troupe,The National Theatre of the World.com.
More recently,Naomi has been involved with CBC’S hit sitcom,Mr. D where for the past two seasons,she has been portraying the tough and authoritative yet highly respected gym teacher,Bobbi.
Join us today,from 7:00pm -8:00pm eastern standard time for a live question and answer session with the actress.YOU will have the chance to interact with the actress herself, through the comments section!
Viewers are invited to post comments and questions about any aspect related to Naomi’s involvement with Mr. D such her experiences on the sets of the show,her reflections on her experiences in portraying Bobbi,any specific questions related to the storylines of the hit series and other relevant questions and/or comments.Questions related to Naomi’s previous work as well as her alternate,current projects are also welcomed and highly encouraged.
With the season finale of Mr.D airing tonight @ 8:00pm eastern standard time on CBC and Naomi’s character continuing to play a prominent role in the show,it’s a great time and way for fans to interact with the delightful actress.
The comments section will open up shortly before the event @ approximately 6:45pm eastern standard time.In order to see Naoimi’s responses to the questions and to see what other readers are asking,be sure to refresh the page several times throughout the session.
Questions related to the event can be sent by e-mail @ blogmanagement@ymail.com. Live technical support during the event will be available on the blog’s Facebook page.We look forward to hosting this event!
Abbas Karimjee's Weblog 
Hi everyone!
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Special Welcome to Naoimi and all of the blog’s readers who are joining us today!
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Some folks are getting ready to watch MrD already-no spoilers!
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That’s right- no spoilers!
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Hi Naomi!
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What will Bobbi’s initial response be when Gerry asks her about the basketball team?
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Hi all
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Naoimi, I have a question to start things off. How have you related to Bobbi
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pleased to be here
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hellooooooo
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Welcome, Batulbanu and Moiz!
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Naomiii??????
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Bobbi and I are very similar in that – i like to wear comfy clothes and we have the same voice….
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Regarding my response to Gerry’s request…would YOU let that guy be in charge of a team? #nospoilers!
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whats the actor of Mr D like, be honest
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What has it been like working onset of the show.
Any cool stories or jokes.
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Gerry Dee? – honestly? He’s awesome. As funny off and on camera…and man, he works hard…as an actor and as a dad and husband. Family is really important to him.
It’s one of the kinds of comedy shows you don’t want to hang out in your trailer…cause there’s always jokes on set. I say he’s the second funniest guy i know-i’m married to the funniest!
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are there any parts to the show you don;t like, (any characters) – personally, i think the guy with the wart on his face is a jerk
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he definitely is good looking
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One of my favorite things on set are the scrabble games that happen in Torrens trailer…there’s some good debates on the invention of words…mostly by Mark Forward. The cast is pretty special – Bette MacDonald is a riot-i love working with her. Lauren and I bring our dogs so…if nothing else is going on…there’s still a dog-party happening!
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How do you think Bobbi’s character has developed since the beginning of season 1
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batulbanu, how is the guy with the wart good looking? , lol
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Nope…strictly -“no jerks aloud” on set.
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okay…… ?
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No Mr d is
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ohhhhhhhhhh!!!!!!!!!!!!!! lol
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I think Bobbi has just gotten more layers to her – we have pretty great writers like Kurt Smeaton, Jessie Gabe, Mark Forward, Andrew DeAngelis – so this season Bobbi was a bit flirty and has softer sides to her …not just a toughy gym teacher!
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Naomi,
Any current projects
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We have a great crew too – shoot in Halifax –those folks are fantastic. Everyone from Gibby that does transport to Thom that on Camera. Really Mike Volpe (producer) and Gerry put a great team together.
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Did anyone see our blooper reel?
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Do you feel, playing as the gym teacher position, the role that Gerry wanted causes jealousy from GErry
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uuggghhhh, anything you wanna say?
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Was Mr D a teacher for Basketball?
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Yes Esm- i hope so – conflict is always funny – especially when it comes to Mr.D!
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did you enjoy your role?
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Gerry taught for years – so he taught all kinds of sports. When we were getting ready for this show i hung out with the gym teacher at the school – we played ultimate frisbee–perhaps one of my WORST sports -but it was fun!
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are you responding ??
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Batulbanu – i did – it’s pretty cool to be a part of a new show and see your character developing. Think of how Kramer started in Seinfeld and where he ended up! I don’t think i’ll get there…but def things will change!
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excuse me! please respond!
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To what pokemonti? – havent seen anything?
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are you acting an any other shows apart from Mr d
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What inspired you to act?
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ugghghhhhhh! – im just gonna go now- and whats with all the hash tags? and avoiding the real questions with #nospoilers ?
my question was, any shout outs?
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Okay..what kinda shout outs do ya want? Poke?
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SHOUT OUTS ARE SOMEONE YOU WOULD LIKE TO MENTION!!!!!
nvm bye
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I’m not in anything else regularly – but i did make a web series called http://www.thecastingroom.biz with Stephanie Gorin – so that is other show i’m involved in. I was in shows like The Listener a kids show called Wingin’ It – Ron James Show sometimes — bunch of things.
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Eeek – I think i’ve mentioned a bunch of people…okay…back to other questions!
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WOW…………………………………….
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waht other personal hobbies do you have?
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Gerry is irresponsible while Bobbi is the opposite of him, do you think that gerry would act like an adult if he got to teach boys basketball/
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Moiz I get inspired by tones of people. My partner is Matt Baram from CityTV’s Seed – he’s pretty great. I’m a huge fan of Colin Mochrie and Deb McGraths – and i get to do shows with them from time to time… but then i’m inspired by art and music (listening to Ron Sexsmith right now!) and other actors like Naomi Wright and Mike Therriault – who love their craft and work hard at it….. so short answer – i get inspired by a lot of things! 🙂
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How was it acting on the cast of FRANKLIN?
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Other hobbies – mmm our company takes up a lot of my time – i like doing crafty things – like sewing a bit… i like planting a garden if i have time….with raspberries, tomatoes that kinda thing!
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Debra McGrath?
Abbas Karimjee’s weblog has done many interviews with Deb McGrath, maybe u wanna check it out?
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Moiz – i loved doing Franklin— super fun! And i’m an aunt like that in real life so it was fun! Graeme Jokic plays Franklin – he’s a KID and he’s fantastic!
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Naoimi, would you please answer my question: Gerry is irresponsible while Bobbi is the opposite of him, do you think that gerry would act like an adult if he got to teach boys basketball/
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LOVE Deb — she’s one of the sweetest people i know…and FUNNY! We did a show in The Yukon together and it was a riot! Deb, Colin, Matt and I are doing a show to raise money for her church coming up – https://www.facebook.com/events/193697980754090/?fref=ts — those guys are good people!
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@pokemon tips and clues Please follow our discussion policy and refrain from being disrespectful to Naoimi, who has volunteered her time and energy to interact with readers.Further violations will not be tolerated.
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did the school enviuorment reminded of school day or was this different
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Naomi, Debra is great!She was so comical on Little Mosque and has done a couple of interviews and a live chat with the blog as well.
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I agree with you Abbas,
Naomi is great!
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Moiz…sorry! – i’m typing as fast as i can AND burning dinner…so multi tasking! 🙂 I think that if Gerry got to teach boys basketball he’d find something else that he would want… i think it’s all about the hunt for a goal for that guy. ALSO, i hope he never gets to do it -i’d be out of a job!! 🙂
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Great question, Batulbanu!
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Bat– yes! – we shoot at an actuall school AND a studio — but yes, it was just like school…constantly thinking my hair isn’t right and i’m not wearing the right thing!! 🙂 AND WARDROBE gave me my costume! hahah!
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Thanks Naomi,
I have been looking forward to this chat for a long time, and it means a lot to me that I am able to participate. One more question: Bobbi is a gym teacher: what sports do you do yourself?
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could you relate to the student actors/actresses!!!!
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It’s okay Abbas…everyone can have their opinion! Iz all good!
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Naomi: Please answer my question: Do you do any sports, if any, which ones?
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Kolie – i like to do a lot of sports. When i was at Second City we used to play baseball EVERY weekend – that was fun. I run at the gym – listening to funny podcasts like This Is That. I USED to play volley ball and basketball. I bike around Toronto – so that’s a bit of a sport? 😉
Bat- what do you mean relate?
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I think Batul means like someone that you feel simmilar to-u know, that u feel is just like u in the world of acting?
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your interaction with them? did you like those times
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Mr.D is on in Toronto…anyone watching in this zone?
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Bat- yes. The kids they got for Mr.D are amazing!! – soooo funny but not cheeky and all ‘hollywood” – really fun. I got to do a couple scenes with them and they were great!
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Yes, I am watching in the eastern time zone!Its off to a great start!
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Naoimi,
do you want to stay until 8:30, it would be perfect to chat with your favorite actress while watching your favorite show.
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Thanks so much for participating. I really appreciate it and your comical work on Mr. D. Best wishes for season 3 of Mr. D
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This is a funny episode! Check for one big change in Bobbi –watch for it!!
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Sure Kolie – no probs!
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Thanks!
You’re the best!
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What are your favorite eps?
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Any big storyline for Bobbi in season 3?
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I think they should sell those property of xavier tshirts…right?
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I have NO idea what they are going to do with Bobbi in season 3…they’ve been writing up a storm… i just hope they don’t give me disease that kills me! 🙂
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Anything for you Abbas! – but only if you change your egg-picture on twitter!! Ha! 🙂
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There’s amazing guest stars in this episode Jenn Robertson, Darren Frost, Kenny Robinson…very funny!
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I love the one where Gerry “marks” tests! Hillarius!
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Thanks Naoimi for staying . I am enjoying every minute. do not burn the dinner though!!!!!!
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Naoimi, I want to thank you, you are so kind!
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that’s one of people faves plusie
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I love the storyline, and how Bobbi comically plays the role. any favorite parts of the episodes?
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That speech of @gerrydee about the dead bird…made me hungry…is that wrong? @mrd_on_cbc
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I enjoyed the papaer marking episode too.!!!!
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I love the scenes i get to do with Gerry – he’s really easy to work off of and we always find some sort of comedy gold in it!
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Do you have any dream roles that you have ever been interested in playing?
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Thanks guys! – gerry’s great in this episode…as always.
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Who is your favorite character to work alongside with?
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Dan – i’m pretty lucky with the roles i’ve gotten — i just want to play funny – multi-dimensional characters! you can check out http://www.thecastingroom.biz for other bits of my work.
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how has your acting in the little mosque …….help in understanding other cultures?
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OKAY …good night everyone! Thanks for tuning in, watching our show and being cool cats – great to chat with you guys. Follow me @snieckus for more.
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Thank you so much!
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Thanks abbas for arranging this
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oh…ashley…i had good times working off all the guests in http://www.thecastingroom.biz …my guy Matt Baram… Gerry…. Ron James was fun!
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Thank you, Naoimi for participating! Your support and involvement is so appreciated. Best wishes for season 3 and what a great finale!!
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