Date of publishing: 11th January 2013

Chelsey started out by acting out made up plays at home and making up songs and playing her Barbie guitar. She said she wanted to be like the kids on TV. She has been doing this since the age of 3 years. At age 5, she did her first Theater show and has been loving acting since. She continues to do plays, but still had her heart set on film and TV. She loves going to school and she recently received a award for her acting at the CARE 2007 awards event at Universal Studio's, Hollywood. She met lots of kids and made friends easy. She looks forward to working hard and getting more training and getting her acting jobs. Amongst her screen appearances, she played "Little Girl in Blue" in "American Horror Story: Asylum" with Jessica Lange.

Gilles Nuytens: Hello, and nice to meet you! Firstly I would like to know what drives you in life? What are the most important things in life for you?
Chelsey Valentine: My family always comes first. My friends, my cat Simon. My education, I love school. I also like helping people, it makes me feel good to do things for others!

Gilles Nuytens: Why did you want to become an actress? What do you like the most in acting?
Chelsey Valentine: It was always fun to pretend to be someone else and perform. The excitement of everyone creating a scene and characters to tell a story!

Gilles Nuytens: What's the most important thing you've learned lately, acting-related?
Chelsey Valentine: Always be prepared and keep training! There is so much to learn about being creative!

Gilles Nuytens: Generally, before playing a character, how do you prepare yourself mentally to be in the role?
Chelsey Valentine: I just try and imagine this is really happening and considering my characters feeling and how would I react to the situation. And research about the project!

Gilles Nuytens: What are the most difficult parts for you in acting? And the easiest?
Chelsey Valentine: I believe that if you believe in yourself and the role you're playing that it will all come together. You have to look at each role as a challenge! I Love them all!

Gilles Nuytens: Which is the role you preferred to play at this point, the best one, the one that most marked you?
Chelsey Valentine: Although it was a small role on AHS, Missy Stone (aka) Little girl in blue, I'd say it was the best, just prepping for the role was an experience and knowledge that I will never forget. And working with Jessica Lange was an honor!

Gilles Nuytens: Do you have any hobbies? What do you like to do during your free time?
Chelsey Valentine: I take guitar lessons, I Love doing crafts and playing with my cat Simon and my friends. Hanging out with my family!

Gilles Nuytens: Any future goals, challenges you want to do?
Chelsey Valentine: To get more involved in charity and volunteer work. And continue my acting career and sucess in everything I do.

Gilles Nuytens: Do you have a dream role?
Chelsey Valentine: Well, I have wanted to be on Criminal Minds for a long time now! Love that show!! Second, I'd like to work on Disney. Just something fun!

Gilles Nuytens: As a young actress, how do you manage your celebrity to be able to stay down to earth?
Chelsey Valentine: I am real and always true to myself. I will never change who I am because of what I do. I will always treat people I have known through my journey the same and not any less. I live a normal family life and just lucky enough to have the love and support of my family to purse my dreams!

Gilles Nuytens: So, you've been in "American Horror Story", how was it like working on the show?
Chelsey Valentine: Amazing! Amazing! and Cool!! An experience I will never forget!

Gilles Nuytens: How did you enjoy playing with the other actors?
Chelsey Valentine: It was great, the cast and crew were very nice and I learned a lot watching the adult actors and how intense and passionate they are.

Gilles Nuytens: What will you keep in mind from this experience, your best memory?
Chelsey Valentine: Don't be afraid to open yourself up and be creative! Ask questions and listen. And Jessica Lange holding my hand for a few seconds! She is so nice and very talented!!

Gilles Nuytens: Any other behind the scenes "secrets" you'd like to share with us?
Chelsey Valentine: Working and making the prosthetic dummy of my character was an experience I will never forget! It was challenging having the molds made of my face, legs and arms, but I am honored to experience such a cool process at 11 years old!

Gilles Nuytens: I see you're credited in the upcoming movie "Blood Relative", can you tell us something about this movie and your part?
Chelsey Valentine: This was an another amazing project I was honored to work on. It is a real drama thriller and I love doing fx make up!! All I can say is this film was very creativily written and you never know what can happen in ones family!!

Gilles Nuytens: Any other upcoming projects?
Chelsey Valentine: I just finished with AHS, and Im looking forward to many more oppurtunities that 2013 brings my way!

Gilles Nuytens: Thank you for this interview! Anything else you'd like to share?
Chelsey Valentine: Thank you for your interest into my world and wishing everyone a Healthy and Sucessful New Year!! Have fun and Smile allot!!