Tell us about yourself and your role on Odd Squad.
My name is Asha Soetan, and I play Agent Orli on Odd Squad Season 4. Agent Orli is Agent Ozzie's new partner from Niagara Falls, Canada, who (spoiler alert!) comes to the UK by mistake to help the Odd Squad team solve oddness because they believe she's the "best agent in the world!"
What is your favorite memory from filming the show?
One of my favorite memories was filming "A Dicey Situation" in the Lake District because the weather was amazing and most of the cast was together right by the sea. I also loved hanging out with my castmates both on and off set every single day. We used to sing karaoke and dance to our favorite songs every morning while we got our hair and makeup done.
Did you find anything surprising or unique while playing the role of Agent Orli?
Because it was my first major role in a TV series, I got a real insight into how movies and TV are filmed, including the use of green screens, special effects, and VFX. To see the finished product come together has been so cool, especially when we had to imagine things like the Icy Mousey and there was nothing actually there!
What’s your favorite thing about the UK?
I like that in London everything is so iconic, from Big Ben to the London Eye. I love seeing my home city in big blockbuster movies like Paddington Bear and Charlie and the Chocolate Factory.
Do you have a favorite episode of Odd Squad?
I really liked "Part of the Furniture" because Orli really reminded me of myself in that situation—being so busy and trying to do everything! It didn't hurt that there was a super cute kitten on set as well! I also loved "Odd Way Round" because I got to do some cool stunts and tricks to get past the villains, and, of course, I got stuck in a massive donut! That was fun!
Do you have a favorite TV show?
My favorite TV show is Modern Family because it is hilarious and makes me crack up every time. I also love Brooklyn 99 and Family Reunion because, again, I can't stop laughing when I watch them.
What do you like to do in your spare time?
I love to dance anything from hip hop to contemporary and I sing CONSTANTLY! I do gymnastics as well and love to do acrobatic dance with my two younger sisters who are also actors.