Since I was a young girl, I have had an interest in actors and actresses, no matter how obscure. At the age of 12, I became a fan of a sultry actress named Yancy Butler, and just recently had the chance to speak to her at Motor City Comic Con.

Yancy has had a quiet, yet successful, career playing tough women thanks to her square jaw and husky voice. She is very beautiful, but much of that beauty lies in her ability to portray strong female characters, such as Detective Sara Pezzini in the cult television series, “Witchblade.”

One of my favorite films that Yancy starred in is called, Let it Be Me, opposite Patrick Stewart, Jennifer Beals, and Campbell Scott. She plays a dance instructor who wrecklessly finds herself drawn to her student. It’s a great role, and she is a marvelous dancer.

When I got the chance to briefly talk with Yancy at Motor City Comic Con, I asked her about this role. She seemed surprised that I had even heard of this movie, as it is not well known, and remarked that I must be the one person on earth who has seen it. I went on to ask if she was a classically trained dancer, or if she had to train especially for the role. She smiled, laughed, and in that dusky, harsh voice replied that she trained for 8 hours a day, in high heels, to pull off the moves that she did. Well, it certainly impressed me.

It was a real pleasure meeting Yancy. She has always been something of a role model and a favorite actress since watching “Witchblade” in my youth. It’s nice to know that she really appreciates fans, and took the time to actually hold a conversation with me. She’s sweet, and just as beautiful in person.