Ellen Pompeo: Sandra Oh Is Going Out With A Bang

Ellen Pompeo was on The View today where she commented on Sandra's departure from Grey's Anatomy at the end of the season:

Ellen Pompeo and Sandra Oh in Grey's Anatomy:

"As sad that it is that's she's leaving - and I know the fans are really upset - to know Sandra Oh, I think that this is going to be her best acting season ever. She's gonna go out with a bang. I have a really positive spin on it. She's going to want to really, really bring it this season. As she does every year, of course." 

- Ellen Pompeo, The View.

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Professional Admiration: Jessica Capshaw

Sandra Oh's Grey's Anatomy co-star Jessica Capshaw - with whom Sandra seldom shares scenes with on the show - was tweeting during Thursday's episode of Grey's Anatomy and she had some nice things to say about Sandra:

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Professional Admiration: Burton Cummings

Canadian rock legend Burton Cummings, who was also inducted into Canada's Walk Of Fame on Saturday, is a huge fan of the movie Sideways and he wrote this on his blog about meeting Sandra Oh this weekend:

One of the perks of last weekend was the fact that i got to speak to Sandra Oh and tell her how much i had admired “Sideways”…really, honestly, in my “film buff opinion” one of the best american movies ever made. I was able to tell her face to face how i’ve actually watched it about 8 or 9 times. I don’t do that a lot with films. Not many films are magical or captivating enough to make you want to view them over and over, the way one might listen repeatedly to the white beatles album or the soft parade or any music album by any artist from any era…

I was able to quote a couple of her lines to her and it made her laugh. And it felt as though she was equally glad to meet and talk to me…i guess since she grew up in ontario and she’s only forty, i’ve sort of “been on the radio her whole life”… just wanted to show you another fleeting moment from a pretty buzzed-out week…

Professional Admiration: Jenna Ushkowitz

Jenna Ushkowitz from Glee posted this on her Twitter a few days ago:

Jenna Ushkowitz is a huge fan of Sandra Oh and has stated earlier that she has been campaigning to get Sandra to play her aunt/mom on the show.

For Halloween she even went dressed as Cristina Yang as you can see in the pic below:

Jenna Ushkowitz channeling Cristina Yang.

Crazy Auntie

Last week we posted a tidbit about Glee's Jenna Ushkowitz who in an interview said that Sandra Oh was her dream guest to play her mom on the show.

Turns out, Jenna has more wishes.

Here's what she said in another interview:

Who do you want to play your family in the show?

Jenna: I’ve been campaigning for Sandra Oh to come in and play my crazy aunt because she’s brilliant at playing crazy.

Ellen Pompeo: Season 7 To Be Remarkable Because Of Sandra Oh

Ellen Pompeo has being promoting a new charity campaign about diper need called Every little bottom and while doing so she's also been answering questions about Grey's Anatomy.

This morning she paid a visit to a morning talk show in Canada where she said all kinds of nice things about Sandra, so check out the transcribed interview below:

Ellen Pompeo and Sandra Oh

Q: Any sneak peeks into any plot lines this season?

Ellen Pompeo: Well, I've gotta say, the whole beginning of season 7, the basis of the story line runs around Sandra Oh's character Cristina Yang, who is dealing with PTSD from the shooting.

And I can't say enough about Sandra as an actress. As a person she's wonderful too and fellow Canadian. But she's so dedicated to her craft and it means so much to her. She puts so much into her work. Her story line this season is so compelling, she's doing a fantastic job and she's one of the most compelling actresses on TV today. Certainly one of the most compelling actresses anywhere in my opinion. And the first half of this season is going to be remarkable because of her.

Very cool! We love those two.

You can also watch the interview here

Yang's Anatomy?

The lovely Ellen Pompeo talked to E! Online about what storylines we can expect to see this season on Grey's Anatomy and mentioned that a lot of focus will be on Cristina Yang and her PTSD.  She also said some nice things about Sandra Oh, so check it out below:

Sandra Oh and Ellen Pompeo

Now, while it seems unfortunate that baby-making isn't going to be a focus of Grey's this season, there are quite a few other storylines to focus on. Pompeo tells us the biggest one is for Mer's soulmate, Cristina (Sandra Oh), saying, "The first half of the season is a great storyline that centers around Sandra Oh's character and her post-traumatic stress disorder, which she's dealing with from the shooting. It's played brilliantly by Sandra. Her acting is impeccable, and the storyline is great for her. I think it's a very entertaining first half of the season."

We like the sound of that.

Jenna Ushkowitz Dreams Of Sandra Oh

You may have heard of a little TV-show called Glee which is all the hype at the moment. The stars of Glee were asked to pick their dream guest stars on the show and actress Jenna Ushkowitz - who plays the character Tina Cohen-Chang - picked Sandra Oh as her dream guest to play her mom on the show.

Excellent choice!

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Professional Admiration: Caterina Scorsone

When the actors from the Grey's Anatomy spin-off Private Practice were asked about their dream guest, Caterina Scorsone - who playes Derek Shepherd's sister and will be a guest star on Grey's in the fall - picked Sandra Oh and here's what she said:

I spent some good time with Sandra Oh, who is a fellow Canadian and is so talented. I was such a fan of hers, so getting to do some scenes with her was quite an honour.

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Professional Admiration: Joey King

Sandra Oh's Ramona and Beezus co-star Joey King is only 10 years old but already a Sandra-fan. Here is a cute tidbit she shared in a interview with Relatemag:

Sandra Oh as Mrs Meecham, unknown girl and Joey King as

Ramona on the set of 'Ramona and Beezus'.

R: What has been your most “star struck” moment? With who was it with and can you tell us about it?

J: I really love Sandra Oh and I even wrote her a letter asking her to please be Mrs. Meecham, (Ramona’s teacher).

That kid is going places, we tell ya...

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Huge thanks to Betty for the heads up on the article.

Professional Admiration: Tyne Daly

Tyne Daly mentions Sandra briefly in a recent interview:

Sandra Oh and Tyne Daly in 'Judging Amy'

Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): Is there a chance you’ll be returning to Grey’s Anatomy as Dr. McDreamy’s mother?

Tyne Daly: I don’t know, I don’t run the thing. If they ask me, I’d consider it. I don’t actually hire myself … that would be fun, though (laughs). It was fun to do. Patrick is charming so that was great.

Melissa Parker (Smashing Interviews Magazine): You had worked with Sandra Oh before.

Tyne Daly: Yes, Sandra Oh was one of our Cagney & Lacey babies (appearing in the reunion movie, The View From the Glass Ceiling), and then she did a lovely bunch of things on Judging Amy, too.

Thanks to Betty for the heads up.

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Professional Admiration: Daniel Henney

Actor Daniel Henney who presented an award with Sandra at KoreAm magazine's awards Unforgettable talks about meeting Sandra:

Professional Admiration: Leven Rambin

Actress Leven Rambin, who guest stars on Grey's Anatomy this week, posted this on her Twitter:

LevenRambin: On set today. Just watched Sandra Oh tape a scene...she is so brilliant!

Professional Admiration: Kevin McKidd

We must admit that we are quite fond of this Kevin McKidd guy. He recently, very kindly, did a Q&A with his fans over at Kevin McKidd Online and this is what he said about Sandra:

Q: What have you learned the most as an actor from working with Sandra Oh?

KM: She is very thorough in her prep -- to see that from an actor who has been in the same role for 5 seasons is impressive . But she is also willing and open to give in to the moment and the possibility of something new happening - just a great committed actor with a big talent

To read the full Q&A with Kevin, go to Kevin McKidd Online.