Johanna Braddy returns to battle in a new season of 'Video Game High School'

The second season of Video Game High School is now underway, and right in the middle of it is actress Johanna Braddy as the take-no-prisoners pro gamer Jenny Matrix.

While her fierce on-screen character has become popular with audiences, Braddy states she differs greatly from Matrix when the cameras are off.

"Jenny and I don't have a lot in common," Braddy said. "I'm more of an open book. Jenny is a no-nonsense fighting machine. From the outside she could be taken as closed off, but there's a reason behind it. Deep down, she's got a big heart."

While not nearly as serious about competitive video gaming as her VGHS character, Braddy states that she has a longtime history with a variety of platforms.

"I grew up on classic Nintendo, which was amazing," she said. "My best friends were hardcore into it. They tried to get me into World of Warcraft, but nowadays I'm playing Mario Kart on the Nintendo 64."

The style of Video Game High School has put the cast through a variety of unique filming situations. Braddy states one of her most memorable moments thus far involved actor Brian Firenzi, who plays hot shot gaming champ The Law.

"One of my favorite moments on set was from season one, the dream sequence where Jenny turns into The Law," she recalled. "Watching Brian squeeze into my tiny leather jacket and tank top was absolutely amazing."

Braddy also added that the romantic tension between Jenny Matrix and Brian D (played by Braddy's real-life husband Josh Blaylock) will continue to factor in to season two, but would not elaborate.

"The tension is definitely still there, but you'll have to tune in to find out," she hinted.

Braddy also shared some advice to others who may be interested in chasing their dreams into the entertainment field.

"Definitely go after your dreams," she said. "I moved to Los Angeles despite the negative things I was told. If you don't love acting more than anything else, don't do it. It's not a normal life. It will take you away from your family, friends and life in general. People will always try to bring you down. If you are truly passionate about it, then run for it and run hard."

Video Game High School can be watched online at http://www.rocketjump.com/category/vghs. Season one can also be watched as a movie on streaming services such as Netflix on the Xbox 360.

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