After Baywatch' Carmen Electra Shares Hard-Learned TV Kissing Lesson with David Chokachi

in a recent candid interview former Baywatch star Carmen Electra opened up about an unforgettable moment from her time on the iconic 1990s TV show the actress known for her role as lonie McKenzie shared a humorous yet insightful story about a particularly challenging onscreen kiss with co-star David chokachi who portrayed the character Cody Madison Baywatch known for its Sun soaped beaches and slow motion running scenes also had its fair share of romantic plot lines for Electra one of those scenes turned into a memorable learning experience it was one of my first big scenes with David and I was really nervous Electra recounted I wanted everything to go perfectly but when it came time to kiss him I realized I had no idea what I was doing in terms of how it would look on camera Electra explained that she was so focused on making the kiss feel authentic that she overlooked the technical aspects such as camera angles and the importance of ensuring the kiss was both passionate and aesthetically pleasing for the viewers the director kept yelling cut and I couldn't figure out what I was doing wrong she said with a laugh it turns out I was blocking the camera with my head and the kiss just wasn't translating on screen the way it was supposed to chokachi a seasoned actor by the time Electra joined the cast was patient and understanding offering advice on how to position themselves to create the perfect onscreen kiss David was so sweet about it Electra continued he took the time to explain how we needed to position our faces and bodies to make the kiss look natural on camera it was a real eyeopener for me I learned that an onscreen kiss is as much about choreography as it is about chemistry despite the initial awkwardness Electra seene with Chachi eventually turned out well and she credits the experience with helping her become more comfortable and confident in front of the camera I think a lot of people don't realize how technical acting can be especially in a show like bayat where so much of it is about the VIS ual she reflected that moment with David taught me a lot about the craft and it's something I carry with me throughout my career Electra went on to star in various TV shows and films but her time on Baywatch remains a defining chapter of her career the show which ran from 1989 to 2001 became a global phenomenon making stars of its cast and solidifying its place in pop culture history as for her lesson on onscreen kissing Electra says it's something she'll never forget it was a little embarrassing at the time but looking back I can laugh about it it's just one of those things that happens when you're learning and growing in your career Carmen Electra's story serves as a reminder that even the most glamorous jobs come with their own set of challenges and sometimes those challenges lead to the most valuable lessons