I like creating art because, in it, I found a different language—something that transcends words. Art reveals the truth of human beings.
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What I enjoy most about art is acting; acting allows me to get to know myself. It also allows me to understand other people. The ability to live out different experiences as another person—through the various roles one can portray as an actor—and to view life from diverse perspectives has helped me enormously as a human being. Thanks to acting, I have managed to grasp both the simplicity and the depth of life.
Where do you find inspiration?My inspiration stems directly from the experiences I undergo in my own life. As human beings, we accumulate various experiences as time goes by; I never forget those experiences, which is why I am subsequently able to incorporate them into the different roles I am called upon to interpret. The remainder of my inspiration comes from other people—from what I observe in social interactions on a daily basis, as well as from the work of my fellow actors in various films or artistic performances.
What would you do with $25,000?I would ensure that I provided food and shelter for my family for as long as possible, and I would invest in my own business—one that would allow me to achieve a better financial situation while simultaneously enabling me to grow artistically. I would acquire sensory toys to help my son overcome the challenges associated with his autism, and I would buy an electric wheelchair to allow me to live with greater comfort and alleviate much of the physical pain I endure; I would save the rest.
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