Whats the “Dale” with Flash Gordons Gina Holden?
Sure, many actors from other countries are coming to the United States to act, but Gina Holden isn’t among them. The actress is too busy working up in her native Canada not only in her role as Dale Arden — aka the true love of Flash Gordon (Fridays at 9 pm/ET, on Sci Fi Channel) — but she also appears in Lifetime’s Blood Ties as a Goth mystery solver. Holden has two upcoming films as well, playing opposite Supernatural’s Jared Padalecki and also braving an Aliens sequel. TVGuide.com asked Holden how she makes it all work (without the benefit of those spatial rifts found on Flash Gordon). TVGuide.com: What attracted you to the role of Dale Arden? Gina Holden: I’m a big comic-book nerd, and Dale’s a dream role. She’s right there with Flash during the adventures. Also, she was always pretty feisty, and I love that because I’m feisty, too. This modern version of Dale doesn’t hesitate [to join in the fight scenes]. TVGuide.com: What prepared you for those battles? Holden: I think it was my
