When did you join Normanhurst School?
I joined Normanhurst in Year 7, so 2019, where I joined from Staples Road Primary school in Loughton.
What is your ambition?
My ambition is to become a professional actor in the foreseeable future, get into multiple projects and act as my full time professional job.
What made you pursue acting?
I would say what made me pursue acting is the way that I would be portraying a story, whether I am a little role or a big one, each one is coming together to create a story.
What is the most exciting thing that has happened to you in the past year?
I would say the most exciting thing that has happened to me this past year is filming for the NSPCC, it was my first ever job for professional acting for people to see.
How long did the advert take to film?
The advert took 2 days to film in early January, the first day I was in Hackney filming in a primary school, where the Attic was turned into a set of a living room. Then on the second day I went to Kent to film the gaming scene in the house. I had an assistant pick me up and drop me back home on both days and brought me food for when I had breaks in between takes. On the first day I was filming for 1 ½ hours then on the second day I was filming for around 7 hours (photography included).
Where do you see yourself in 5 years?
In 5 years time I hope to see myself acting full time professionally, I hope to be in several projects either original, reboot or remake. I want to portray messages and be able to tell a story for those who want it.
What do you like about Normanhurst?
What I like about Normanhurst is how friendly and caring each staff member is, and they are understanding.
What advice would you give younger pupils joining Normanhurst?
Advice I would give to younger pupils joining Normanhurst is to not
stress yourself so much over stuff that will likely be over soon. Don’t make things difficult for yourself or other students and ask for help when you need it, it will be fine.
