Chatting with... Fame's Kherington Payne

She might not live forever, but there’s a good chance you'll remember her name!

Kherington Payne, 19, the sexy standout from season four of So You Think You Can Dance, stars in the remake of the classic 1980 film Fame (in theaters TODAY). While there's plenty of dancing in the movie about a high school for the performing arts, the California cutie tells Star it was the acting that almost made her trip!

How did you get the role?
Kherington: The filmmakers saw me on SYTYCD and brought me in for an audition. I was so nervous, I almost walked out! I had never acted before, so this was definitely the experience of a lifetime. I’ve found a new passion.

What's different in the new film?
Kherington: This is more of a reinvention than a remake. We have new characters and more up-to-date stories, and the music is amazing. My character, Alice, has everything. She’s rich, beautiful and talented but so focused on her dream to be a dancer she’s constantly in the studio.

Are you dating anyone?
Kherington: I am a single lady! I just got out of a four-and-a-half-year relationship. I like guys who know what they want and have goals for themselves but are also wholesome and down to earth.

Check out photos of Kherington, Naturi Naughton, Ashley Tisdale and more at the Fame premiere earlier this week.

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