TWICE IN A LIFETIME

PAUL POPOWICH

As

"MR. SMITH"

The star of Twice in a Lifetime, Paul Popowich, is no angel. Not yet, anyhow. But throughout the 22-episodes of the television series, he is working on earning his angel wings.

Popowich plays Mr. Smith, a celestial emissary who helps souls who have recently died return to earth and to the lives they once had. He guides them to become accountable for their errors of judgment or character flaws and to win a second chance at life. Smith, himself, does not remember his own past life but with every assignment as a heavenly ambassador he learns a new and valuable lesson about human nature. He hopes that he is earning his own chance to live twice in a lifetime.

Mr. Smith is a challenging role and extremely fulfilling from an actor's point of view. Popowich plays a new character every week because he returns to earth as a different persona. For example: one week he is a priest, the next week a slick dating service operator. And that's just two of 22 personalities!

Popowich welcomes this breadth of artistry, and he appreciates the speed with which Twice in a Lifetime cast and crew labor. Every week there is a new story, new sets of characters, new situations and locations.

"It keeps me sharp as a performer. The show allows me to take risks and explore unique characters each week," says Popowich. "I always admired actors who can be chameleon roles."

When Popowich is not working, his rare free time is spent playing piano, guitar, writing songs or seeing live music at clubs around Toronto. Before heading to Toronto, he sang with a rock band in Los Angeles. Popowich is also a visual artist, utilizing his talent to paint and sketch during his free time from the show.

Born in Hamilton, Popowich was raised in Stoney Creek, Ontario. In high school, he studied dramatic arts and classical piano. When he was 15, he landed his first professional acting role in the feature Tommy Tricker and the Stamp Traveler with La Fete Productions.

Popowich has performed in numerous features and television series. His most recent feature films are two independent efforts: Silver Man and the comic feature Vampires Anonymous. In 1999, he starred in the Miramax horror film Children of the Corn 666.

On the smaller screen, Popowich starred in the syndicated series Hardy Boys and MTV's Catwalk. He has played recurring roles in Beverly Hills 90210 and in fellow Canadian James Cameron’s new series, Dark Angel.

"From an early age I've loved film, especially those with fantasy elements," he says.

As an actor, he especially enjoys playing complex characters – and Mr. Smith of Twice in a Lifetime is certainly one of them.

"Smith is a reluctant angel. He's full of attitude, doubts, questions and flaws. That makes him interesting."

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Betty Palik

Director Communications

Muse Entertainment Enterprises

T: 514-866-6873

F: 514-876-3987

Email: bpalik@muse.ca

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