More press coverage! Here’s another article and interview with Tricia Helfer from Access DirecTV magazine’s August 2010 issue. The two-page feature comes with a brand new outtake from Tricia’s last year’s Maxim photoshoot with Grace Park. Full article under the cut.

Breaking necks and riding hogs with Tricia Helfer — you up for it?

Spend your days trying to wipe out the human race, as Tricia Helfer did as the murderous Number Six on Battlestar Galactica, and you’re likely to take a few lumps yourself. Helfer’s penchant for doing her own stunts as BSG’s sexiest Cylon led to two busted ribs — in a battle royale with Lucy Lawless, no less — and one severely jacked-up spine. “I had four discs replaced with artificial ones, two in my neck and two in my lumbar,” she says. “I had them done at the same time, which they normally don’t do because it’s such a difficult surgery. [Former NFL player] Brian Bosworth did both locations at once too.”

After four years on BSG, and a role as a knife-wielding home buyer in the upcoming film Open House, Helfer is now on the side of the righteous, as FBI special agent Alex Rice on the series Dark Blue. “Playing a villain is fun, but I’ve always wanted to play FBI or police,” says the Alberta, Canada, native. “I still get to kill people, but now it’s part of my job.”

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Another small but cute new article on Tricia Helfer, this one from HollywoodLife.com. Although it doesn’t offer a lot of in-depth information on anything, what’s noteworthy about this one is the gorgeous new photoshoot picture that comes with it. Full article below.

Tricia Helfer may have played it all, but she sure hasn’t told it all — until now!

Canadian actress and former model, Tricia Helfer, already has an impressive resume — including her role as Number Six on Battlestar Galactica, her role as Carla on the popular USA show Burn Notice, and being host to season one of Canada’s Next Top Model. What’s next for this beautiful blonde? She’ll be playing FBI Special Agent Alex Rice on TNT’s drama series Dark Blue, which premieres TONIGHT, August 4 at 10pm/9pm CT! The series, which was new to TNT last season, is based in L.A. and centers on an undercover unit solving crime.

Check out these six things you never knew about Tricia Helfer!

1. I know how to weld. Not good, mind you, but I know how.

2.I have 4 artificial discs in my back.

3. I have never skied or snowboarded. I know, shocking for someone who grew up near the Canadian Rockies!

4. When I get home from set after a night shoot, I have a bourbon before going to bed.

5. After a good day’s ride on my motorbike, I absolutely crave and must have … chips and salsa.

6. I quite often swear like a trucker.

Yet another recent interview with Tricia Helfer from UGO.com. In this one, Tricia talks about a lot of miscellaneous things, among other things Dark Blue, wanting to appear on Sons of Anarchy, the many poor Sci-Fi roles she’s been offered post-Battlestar Galactica, her favorite TV guest appearance and the craziest fan question she’s ever been asked. Full article under the cut.

Tricia Helfer joins Dark Blue, and we talked about leaving Battlestar Galactica behind, whether she’ll show up on Sons of Anarchy, and more.

Getting It On The Regular
“I’ve done recurring appearances on Burn Notice and some guest roles, but this is the first series regular since [Battlestar Galactica]… I was certainly looking before that and have done a pilot or two before that, but to me, Dark Blue was kind of a no-brainer. It’s got an amazing producer line up with Jerry Bruckheimer, and there’s Warner Horizon. I think cable is where it’s at with drama, so I was certainly excited to be joining a cable network and TNT. It was an easy decision to be part of it once I was offered the role. And, I always wanted to play a cop or FBI agent. It was a great opportunity.”

Coming In On Season 2
“It’s definitely hard coming in the second season as a season regular because the cast and crew are already part of a team. Everybody knows everyone’s quirks and everything all works in a way. So when you come in, and you often come in as a role that is an equal, or you have the final say, coming in as an FBI role dealing with LAPD. It’s like okay, how am I going to fit in? But everyone was great and it takes awhile to get to know everyone, obviously. It’s a really good group of actors.”

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“So you used peroxide, needle-nosed pliers, and they dyed your hair every ten days. You and I have just met, but I wanna make you an Honorary Latina… Número Seis, welcome to the club.”
- George Lopez, to Tricia on Number Six’s platinum blonde hair

Hope you were able to tune in last night to Tricia Helfer looking absolutely stunning on the TBS late night talk show, Lopez Tonight, as hosted by George Lopez. On the show, Tricia talked about among other things Battlestar Galactica’s Number Six, her recent back injury and surgery (and how someone dropped a suitcase on her head on an airplane), Dark Blue and traveling around the world as a model. She also mentions that she is, in fact, a vegetarian (except for the occasional fish)!

If you happened to miss Tricia’s great segment or were unable to tune in, here is the video embedded for your viewing. You can also check it out in fabulous 720p HD on YouTube:

Update: 264 720p HD screen caps of Tricia’s appearance on the show at our gallery!

New Photo Albums:

• Talk Show Appearances > ‘Lopez Tonight’ Aug 2 2010 Screen Captures

Check out the third Q & A video clip from Tricia Helfer’s official site, in which Tricia answers a couple of fan questions, as submitted to her via her official site / asktricia[@]triciahelfer.com. In this clip, Tricia talks about how she chooses her roles and what attracts her to a character, and how TriciaGreen.com, i.e. her off-the-grid summer house in Alberta, Canada is coming along. Be sure to check out Part 1 and Part 2 as well. Courtesy of TriciaHelfer.com:

Have a look at this very insightful TV Tango interview with Tricia Helfer regarding her new Dark Blue gig. The article sheds a lot of new light on e.g. how she got involved in the series, what it’s been like working on the show, what the prospects are for her character in her debut season and whether she’ll be returning for another season should TNT renew Dark Blue after Season 2. She also talks a little bit about her back injury from this spring and how she got it, and hints at shooting a couple of new indie films this fall. It’s a really interesting and informational read! Full article under the cut.

Question: How did you get your role in Dark Blue?

Tricia Helfer: I got involved through the normal audition process. It was pilot season in Los Angeles and I auditioned for the show and was offered it after auditioning. So I didn’t have a script to work off of. There was just four pages written for the audition. So after I was offered the role, then I spoke with the producers and writers about what they saw for the character for the season and I liked what they had to say and they held up their end of the bargain.

They definitely said she was going to be involved with the team and be a smart, fun, strong character and not just the FBI finger-pointer or that kind of thing.

Question: What drew you to this particular character?

Tricia Helfer: I’ve always had a desire to play a cop or FBI agent. I’m a bit of a tomboy so it’s fun and I think there’s a lot of challenges — emotionally and mentally — playing a role like that and trying to get into the character. This role is fun because there’s also going to be some undercover roles — so roles within the roles so to speak — which as an actor are a lot of fun to play. And then of course just the team that’s behind it — the Bruckheimer camp and Warner Horizon and TNT it’s a great group of people and companies to work with.

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New Q & A video!

As many of you have probably already noticed, Tricia Helfer’s official site was recently redesigned, and with the new look the site was updated with a second Q & A video clip, in which Tricia answers questions sent in by her fans via her official site / asktricia[@]triciahelfer.com.

In this clip, Tricia talks about how she got into modeling and acting and whether or not she’d be interested in appearing in any Bollywood productions. She also briefly mentions her recent back injury, due to which she’s been mostly out of the limelight this spring. Courtesy of Tricia’s official site:

Still more to come (we hope)!

Check out this video clip from Tricia Helfer’s official site, in which Tricia answers a couple of fan questions, as submitted to her via the Chat-section of her website. In the clip, Tricia talks about her experience working on Two and a Half Men, what the prospects are of a movie follow-up to the Battlestar Galactica series and whether or not she’d be open to one, and trying to figure out Twitter basics. This video being titled “Part 1,” there are likely more Q & A videos coming up — and we won’t, of course, object to that! Courtesy of TriciaHelfer.com:

Lots of news via Tricia Helfer’s official “T-blog”!

To begin with, Tricia is getting interactive. According to her latest blog post, she now has an official Twitter account @trutriciahelfer, a Facebook page and MySpace. Although e.g. her Twitter account is as of yet not “Verified”, these account details come straight from the source and therefore should all be legit. Be sure to follow her doings if you’re registered at any of the networks! She furthermore talks about her official site undergoing behind-the-scenes changes in the hopes of being more frequently updated in the future. Cool!

Some may also have been wondering at how quiet it’s been on the newsfront in general this winter and spring. Tricia explains:

Now for a little personal news: The beginning of the year had me pretty low key as I went through extensive back surgery Dec. 14th. I spent my holidays recovering and now 4 1/2 months later, I’m filming but still in the recovery phase. I had 4 discs replaced with artificial discs (2 cervical and 2 lumbar) so now, all you BSG fans…I’m part robot!!! If I get up the courage one of these days, I’ll post my new back x-rays to show you all my new parts. And no…they don’t glow red

Get well soon, Tricia!

Not perhaps the most career-oriented of recognitions, but worth a mention nonetheless. According to Just Jared and several other news sources, Tricia Helfer has landed in 55th place in Maxim’s annual Hot 100 line-up of women (though the official list has yet to be published on the Maxim website). In 2009, Tricia placed 75th on the list, which means she’s climbed up 20 places from last year. Bet Tricia and Grace Park’s (60.) last year’s Maxim cover feature had something to do with that. Congrats, Tricia!