He had the best sense of fun, with the innane questions that were asked, he could ad lib his answers, where as others were a bit too literal.
And the way he kept giving those funny looks to the left!!!;):D
So endearing!!!!
lol.... I had never heard of Waterloo Road before Chelsee joined SCD (I don't watch any of these soaps shown, I am more a CSI/NCIS/mystery/murder type of person) and first saw Mark when Pasha visited Chelsee on set...lol... and the only episode I watched somehow I don't know how is the wedding debacle episode....lol...
He's going to be one of my favourites this year, as long as he can stay in. Such a lively good sense of humour. Karma, you're so right about the ad libbing. (Not a Waterloo road watcher either, Pashulty. He was in a tv drama called Nature Boy a while back, a hell of a role, demanding proper acting... with a very young Lee Ingleby, but even so, he's naturally funny and kind of wry)
He's going to be one of my favourites this year, as long as he can stay in. Such a lively good sense of humour. Karma, you're so right about the ad libbing. (Not a Waterloo road watcher either, Pashulty. He was in a tv drama called Nature Boy a while back, a hell of a role, demanding proper acting... with a very young Lee Ingleby, but even so, he's naturally funny and kind of wry)
Hi Monkey, long time no speak:) Mwah glad you are back on the forum:)
Yes Mark is a good character actor. seems like he has gotten in the sparkly, sequin mood, whilst starring in Hairspray, reckons he will do a back flip on SCD, that I'd pay to see lol:D
Hi Monkey, long time no speak:) Mwah glad you are back on the forum:)
Yes Mark is a good character actor. seems like he has gotten in the sparkly, sequin mood, whilst starring in Hairspray, reckons he will do a back flip on SCD, that I'd pay to see lol:D
:eek::eek: ooo.... Thanks Karma....I wouldn't have known him....:eek::eek:
Nor me, unless I heard him say he was starring in it:D Seen him in him quite a few things, he is good in period pieces too, versatile actor. I too only saw Chelsee and Mark in WR wedding bit:D Someone commented on his weight, if he is like Michael Ball, he perhaps added the pounds for Hairspray role, MB said he got fed up of the extra padding he had to wear, so ate more intstead, as good a reason as any lol:D
Nor me, unless I heard him say he was starring in it:D Seen him in him quite a few things, he is good in period pieces too, versatile actor. I too only saw Chelsee and Mark in WR wedding bit:D Someone commented on his weight, if he is like Michael Ball, he perhaps added the pounds for Hairspray role, MB said he got fed up of the extra padding he had to wear, so ate more intstead, as good a reason as any lol:D
Mark Benton never crossed my radar before, but I've just found a TV series he was in called "Fallen Angel" and he is excellent in it. His character is a slightly mentally challenged man who really likes children but is controlled by a psycho. He's not only a comedy actor but a good dramatic one as well.
With his cheeky interviews and his pedigree as a performer, I think I am really going to enjoy him. Here's hoping he gets to stick around for a bit.
Mark Benton never crossed my radar before, but I've just found a TV series he was in called "Fallen Angel" and he is excellent in it. His character is a slightly mentally challenged man who really likes children but is controlled by a psycho. He's not only a comedy actor but a good dramatic one as well.
With his cheeky interviews and his pedigree as a performer, I think I am really going to enjoy him. Here's hoping he gets to stick around for a bit.
Thanks for the heads up, anothermi. I'd missed that on tv but DVD now ordered.
Thanks for the heads up, anothermi. I'd missed that on tv but DVD now ordered.
I think I should have specified that he is only in the 1st episode. (there are 3 in total). But it's also got Charles Dance and a few other excellent actors, so hopefully it's still worth it.
I think I should have specified that he is only in the 1st episode. (there are 3 in total). But it's also got Charles Dance and a few other excellent actors, so hopefully it's still worth it.
Can I join in? Went to see Hairspray on Tuesday and was lucky enough to meet the lovely Mark at the stage door. He was kind enough to give up his time to pose for photos with us all and have a bit of a laugh and joke. Have been a fan of his tv work for a while and was really impressed with his take on Edna Turnblad - very funny, great voice. Hope he and Iveta stay in for a while x
Mark and Iveta were amazing. The choreography, the story and attitude were terrific. I was impressed by his dancing and her acting!! It made you forget the show and just enjoy the performance. Very pleased for them both and I really hope they can go far.
Loved Mark's tango very much.. my favourite of the night...Everyone was pinning him as the comedy contestant... Showed them al... lol...He acted and danced the tango well and I loved Iveta's choreography..
Mark and Iveta were amazing. The choreography, the story and attitude were terrific. I was impressed by his dancing and her acting!! It made you forget the show and just enjoy the performance. Very pleased for them both and I really hope they can go far.
My thoughts exactly. Love him as an actor and had a feeling he'd get into the scd vibe. Loved his performance and thought he danced really well. Hope him and Iveta go far.
Mark was very good last night. The routine was great - best routine of the night. I really hope he can remain longer opportunity plenty of room for him to develop.
Count me in as pleasantly surprised by how much I enjoyed Mark and Iveta last night. What a difference from his training footage! :eek: To my un-trained eye, his technique was good for a first dance and for someone of his size. And he performed it magnificently! Even though it had a comedic element to it, I think it's obvious he's taking learning to dance very seriously and is determined to work hard. It was so touching to see how grateful he was to get praise from the judges.
I hope he stays in the competition for a good while.
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http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01g1g55
Laughed at his favourite SCD celeb - Chelsee Healey - he had to say that or she would batter him:cool:
Loved it!!!...He is has such a cheeky look .... Hope he gets Kristina...I am sure they would be a hoot together...
He had the best sense of fun, with the innane questions that were asked, he could ad lib his answers, where as others were a bit too literal.
And the way he kept giving those funny looks to the left!!!;):D
So endearing!!!!
lol.... I had never heard of Waterloo Road before Chelsee joined SCD (I don't watch any of these soaps shown, I am more a CSI/NCIS/mystery/murder type of person) and first saw Mark when Pasha visited Chelsee on set...lol... and the only episode I watched somehow I don't know how is the wedding debacle episode....lol...
Hi Monkey, long time no speak:) Mwah glad you are back on the forum:)
Yes Mark is a good character actor. seems like he has gotten in the sparkly, sequin mood, whilst starring in Hairspray, reckons he will do a back flip on SCD, that I'd pay to see lol:D
http://www.chad.co.uk/webimage/1.5823590.1372936162!/image/4282527575.jpg_gen/derivatives/landscape_595/4282527575.jpg
:eek::eek: ooo.... Thanks Karma....I wouldn't have known him....:eek::eek:
Nor me, unless I heard him say he was starring in it:D Seen him in him quite a few things, he is good in period pieces too, versatile actor. I too only saw Chelsee and Mark in WR wedding bit:D Someone commented on his weight, if he is like Michael Ball, he perhaps added the pounds for Hairspray role, MB said he got fed up of the extra padding he had to wear, so ate more intstead, as good a reason as any lol:D
What a good reason to eat!!!
As if I need an excuse;) He will dance some of it off I am sure. Hopefully he will be nimble of foot.
Fingers crossed!!!
With his cheeky interviews and his pedigree as a performer, I think I am really going to enjoy him. Here's hoping he gets to stick around for a bit.
Thanks for the heads up, anothermi. I'd missed that on tv but DVD now ordered.
I think I should have specified that he is only in the 1st episode.
Well worth it! And I only paid 3 quid for it...
http://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p01h3fyt
http://www.radiotimes.com/news/2013-09-17/strictly-come-dancing-meet-mark-benton-and-iveta-lukosiute---video
Really hope they go far...
My thoughts exactly. Love him as an actor and had a feeling he'd get into the scd vibe. Loved his performance and thought he danced really well. Hope him and Iveta go far.
I hope he stays in the competition for a good while.