Starting her career as an RJ at the age of 10, Mariam Ansari has come a long way in the Pakistani entertainment industry. With dramas like Chadar, Agar Tum Na Hote, Bunty I Love You and Dil Lagi to her credit, she has time and again proved herself as an actor who knows her craft and is here to stay. She also has movies like Maalik and Azaadi to her credit. The ambitious starlet joins MAG for a quick and fun rapid fire. Here are 60 seconds from her life. Excerpts:

Your guilty pleasure is...

Food.

Favourite time of the year for you is...

New Year!

Name a movie or TV show that you can watch a thousand time.

Game of Thrones.

A movie that has made you cry...

Many, I can’t name one.

Three things you cannot live without?

Gym, phone and work.

What’s your favourite childhood memory?

My first pay cheque.

What do you do to unwind?

I simply vacation the stress away!

Best part of your job is…

I’m passionate about it and if you do what you love, you’ll never be bored.

What’s your creative process while preparing for a character?

I find similarities between the character I have to play and someone I know.

What kind of characters would you like to do in future?

I would love to do a strong character. I am a feminist and I believe that element is missing from our plays.

Your inspiration from the industry is…

Saba Qamar. She is hands down the best actress in our industry right now. I look up to her not only for her acting but also for her personality. She is a charmer and I love that about her.

Three words that best describe you?

I am an extrovert but I also like to spend time on my own. I am the kind of person who would do stuff on my own – sit alone, listen to music and do my own thing.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

I just plan to work harder and better, travel the world and have my own gym in future.