‘I would like to kiss under the mistletoe’

Catherine starts off about her plans for Christmas this year, by saying that she normally spends the festival as well as New Year’s day in an overseas locale with her parents. How about this year? “Christmas is going to be in Beijing this year!” she says, as she gets ready for her trip. Has anything changed after becoming a star? Pat comes her reply, “The festival for me now is about doing something nice for people who need it and animals too. It’s a time when everybody should be happy.”

On her childhood memories on X’Mas she says, “As a child, I mostly looked forward to chocolate and plum cakes, exchanging gifts and get-togethers. I also loved singing in the church choir.” But she categorically states that she does not believe in the myth of Santa Claus, when asked what she would want if he granted her a wish. Being a foodie, Tresa says, “I am a great food lover. And the best part of the festival is the various dishes from turkey to mince pies to puddings, cakes and sprouts and more. I am fond of turkey with all the stuffing, which is my favourite!”

Quiz her on her ability to cook special dishes, and all she does is flash her beautiful smile. “Cooking? Ha ha ha, no not really! I’m not there yet.” The much-loved classic It’s a Wonderful Life, tops the list of her favourite Christmas-themed movies. “I like many TV shows as well — five episodes of Big Bang Theory, Two and a Half Men and Everybody Loves Raymond will have me in splits (laughs).”

As the tradition goes would she like to be kissed under the mistletoe? Without any hesitation she quips, “Sure, I would like to try it. I’m not particular about being kissed under mistletoe. That being said, I’m not averse to trying it either!” She reveals that the coming year is going to be one of the most exciting periods in her caree — “Kathakali with Vishal under Pandiraj’s direction will be out on Pongal. I love the way it has come out. Kanithan with Atharvaa, which is also ready for release is an interesting flick. I’m still working on Veera Theera Sooran with Vishnu Vishal. In Telugu I am teaming up with Allu Arjun for Sarainodu.”