Michelle Trachtenburg talks about her new movie Ice Princess.

Entertainment Tonight caught up with Michelle Trachtenburg and asked her about her role in Disney film Ice Princess.

In the film, Michelle plays a teen who dreams of ice skating glory, but whose mother (Joan Cusack) wants her to go to Harvard. With the help of her best pal's mum (Kim Cattrall) who is a trainer she sets out to fulfil her dream.

"Her entire journey throughout the script is all about her passion, all about her desire to be the best," said Michelle about the role.

Michelle faced an even tougher challenge than her character - she had to look convincing on the ice.

"It was initially scary," she said. "I started training back in January, but now there's just a confidence there. There's nothing like getting on the ice and going really, really fast. It's a lot of hard work. I've had many bruises. No one can say I haven't suffered for my art."

Michelle's other worry was the skimpy outfits she was forced to wear.

"I thought I was getting off easy. I did my bikini scene in Eurotrip and I thought I was done. I'm like, 'Great, I get to be all covered up now.' Nooooo - skating skirts are, like, up and flippy! I've been working out really hard, though."

Ice Princess is due for release in March 2005 in the states.