Jenni ‘JWOWW’ Farley on Life After Jersey Shore and Acting/Producing in Raymond Mamrak’s New Film THE MINT

Jenni “Jwoww” Farley stars as Vicki in The Mint.  Film Courage checked in with Jenni on her role in the film, what a typical day resembles post Jersey Shore and how life has changed from 5 years ago.  The Mint is written and directed by Raymond Mamrak, based on a story by Chris Cardillo.  It is produced by Jenni “Jwoww” Farley, Raymond Mamrak and Chris Cardillo.  The Mint will debut in 2015.

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Jenni ‘Jwoww’ Farley and Chris Cardillo on set in THE MINT

Jenni “Jwoww” Farley: I grew up in a small town in upstate New York.
I was a tomboy and chose to be outside all the time.

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Film Courage:   Which one of your parents do you resemble most?

Jwoww:  I would say I’m a good combo of both. I’m street smart like my father and book smart like my mother.

Film Courage:   What were your plans after high school?

Jwoww:   After high school I was a nanny and I really wanted to be an animator for Disney. So I moved down to New York City to start my dream.  Then I had a choice to mak,e which was finish college for an animation degree or go on a show called the Jersey Shore.

Image via Jwoww’s Instagram

Jwoww:    Well I’m mostly a stay at home mother. When I’m home with Meilani, I get up around 7:30 a.m. with her. I get her dressed and fed for the day and Roger and I switch off and go to the gym in the morning because they don’t have day care in the morning. Then I just do mom stuff with my daughter and try answering any e-mails (like I am now) when I get a chance or shall I say with Meilani lets me (lol).

Film Courage:   How is your life different from 5 years ago?

Jwoww:    My life 5 years ago was insanity. It was the first year of Jersey Shore and I was a young kid that had no idea how crazy my ride was about to become and I was nowhere near prepared for it.

Film Courage:   You seem drawn to the business side of entertainment, as well as in front of the camera?  Where does your business savvy come from?

Jwoww:   I love the business side of the entertainment world. I think it just comes from growing up with my father who was a car salesman and who always had a hustle and drive in himself that I wanted.

Film Courage:   How did you get involved with producing/acting in The Mint?

Jwoww:    My agents suggested doing the film.  They know I have stage fright and get super shy when it comes to acting so roles like this tend to help me.

Film Courage:   Tell us about your character “Vicki” in The Mint?

Jwoww:   Very similar to “Jwoww.”  A kick-ass girl who has a strong personality and won’t take shit from anyone… Especially a man (lol).
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Film Courage:   Best direction Ray Mamrak gave you while on set?

Jwoww:   Ray is awesome! He is down to earth and so knowledgable. He approached me as a friend and as someone with life long experience. He made it very easy to get comfortable on set.

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Film Courage:   How does The Mint fit into your overall acting plan?

Jwoww:   I don’t necessarily want to act. But I want to build confidence on stage and that is exactly what The Mint is doing for me.  Helping me one baby step at a time.

Film Courage:  If you met “Vicki” in real life, as a friend, what advice would you give to her?

Jwoww:   Parts of me wants to tell her to walk away from her “ex.”  The other part of me says keep doing what your doing.  Struggles of being a woman.

Film Courage:   A book or film you’ve read/watched recently that has instilled hope/happiness?

Jwoww:   Dan Millman’s ‘Way of the Peaceful Warrior.’  Obsessed with this book!

Film Courage:   How do you diffuse mean-spirited talk or rumors directed toward you?

Jwoww:   I mostly ignore them.  People who troll the Internet and talk badly are most likely insecure or jealous.

Film Courage:   What’s next for you creatively?

Jwoww:  Not sure.  Nicole and I are working on doing a talk show.  It should be amazing.  I love working with all my endorsements and having full control.   I still want to produce and act.   But mostly, be a stay at home mommy.