Arts & Entertainment
Cymphonique Miller The ‘How to Rock’ Interview
By Kam Williams
Special To The Skanner News
Rock?”
CM: I loved the message and the music.
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KW: Tell me a little about your character,
Kacey Simon?
CM: Kacey was the most popular girl in
school, but then got braces AND glasses
and her friends disowned her. She learned
that through just being yourself that’s where
your true friends come from.
orn in New Orleans on Aug. 1, 1996,
Cymphonique Miller stars as Kacey
Simon on the Nickelodeon’s new TV
series “How to Rock.” Prior to landing her
own sitcom, Miller made guest appearances
on several Nick series, including “Big Time
Rush,” “True Jackson VP,” “Just Jordan”
and “The Troop.” In addition to her televi-
sion roles, Miller has also made many
national television commercials and public
service announcements. And her big screen
credits include the feature films “Scarecrow
Joe” and “Opposite Day.”
Besides acting, Cymphonique is an
accomplished singer who has performed on
numerous national school tours and at
theme parks all across the country. She also
sings the theme song and provides the voic-
es of “Nova” and “Krystal” on the Nick-
elodeon animated series “Winx.”
Daughter of businessman, music mogul
and philanthropist Percy Miller and sister of
Romeo Miller, Cymphonique has built a
diverse R&B, pop and hip hop fan base
online, enjoying over 20 million web views
and counting. When she is not busy work-
ing and upholding her honors student status,
the Los Angeles native is committed to her
passion for helping others and giving back
to her community.
She has created a book series to empower
young girls called Fabulous Girls and has
founded a Fabulous Girls charity to help
bring support and awareness to kids with
cancer. Furthermore, she is the founder and
president of Fabulous Girls clothing and
KW: How would you describe the trans-
formation she undergoes?
CM: As transforming and as a great
example for others because she learns that
you can change and make yourself better
when you do what’s right.
KW: Is it hard having to play a girl who
loses her popularity?
CM: Not really.
spokesperson for BYOU (Be Your Own
You). Currently, she is partnering with
Urban Born Foundation to build a perform-
ing arts school in downtown Los Angeles.
On top of her career as a singer, writer and
actress, Cymphonique enjoys competitive
kickboxing, swimming, drawing, and play-
ing the piano. Here, she talks about “How to
Rock,” which premieres on Nickelodeon on
Saturday, Feb. 4, with back-to-back
episodes airing at 8:30 and 9 p.m. (ET/PT).
Kam Williams: Hi, Cymphonique,
thanks for the interview.
Cymphonique Miller: My pleasure,
Kam.
KW: What interested you in “How to
KW: What messages do you think people
will take away from the show?
CM: That it’s okay not to be perfect, to
follow your dreams and to be yourself.
KW: You are multi-talented: singing, act-
ing and dancing. Which one is your
favorite?
CM: I really can’t choose between the
three… I love them all equally.
KW: Is there any question no one ever
asks you, that you wish someone would?
CM: Can’t think of one right now. [LOL]
KW: The Tasha Smith question: Are you
ever afraid?
CM: No. My family has taught me to trust
in God and stay grounded. Although, I am
afraid of spiders!
See MILLER on page 9
Page 8 The Portland Skanner February 1, 2012