Interview with Nollywood kid Actor who's set to take over Nollywood industry

Interview with Nollywood kid Actor who's set to take over Nollywood industry

Meet fast rising Kid actor Derrick Gammage who's set to take over Nollywood industry.

KEN P: Derrick can you describe what influenced you to pursue a career as an actor?

DERRICK: I began acting at the age of 3, it was when a friend of my mom introduced her to the production am in. They brought me to the production and auditioned me , the production saw the potential in me and they're like wow this kid is great, since then I began acting till today.

KEN P: How old are you?

DERRICK: I'm 8 , I had my birthday few days ago, it was a blast.

KEN P: What do you feel is more important for an actor, talent or training?

DERRICK: While talent is important, training and hard work are what set the successful actor apart from many others who try and fail in this profession. No matter how talented you are, training, practice, and hard work make you better. There’s no such thing as an overnight success. If you look at any notable actor’s career, they spend a lot of time in minor roles until they get their big break. The opportunity which resulted in them becoming a star was due to their hard work and persistence, not luck.

KEN P: Which types of acting do you feel you are most suited for?

DERRICK: I believe I’m best suited for roles in movie productions which provide me the opportunity to improvise and add my own flavor to the character. I prefer roles in which I am a leading player and either the protagonist or the antagonist of the story. I also enjoy roles in which I play opposite another strong character whose storyline is interwoven with my character’s.

KEN P: How do you rehearse a scene if the other actors you need to interact with in the scene are not available?

DERRICK: When the other actors I play against in a scene aren’t available, there are several methods I use to practice and rehearse the scene. Sometimes, I ask my family to step in for the other actors and read their lines. Another effective method is to video record myself playing the other actors' parts and then rehearse using the video record. Sometimes, I just read my lines and practice my expressions and reactions as if the other actors were delivering their lines.

KEN P: Where do you go to practice loud vocal exercises?

DERRICK: As an actor, I find it necessary to practice my techniques daily. My practice includes facial expressions, movement, emoting, and vocal exercises. When practicing loud vocal exercises, I prefer to go to a remote area and use my loudest voice. I find it helpful if I’m in a space that reflects my voice so I can get a feeling of how I sound or the type of impact I am making.

KEN P: How do you react when you receive a negative review about a performance?

DERRICK: When I receive a negative review about my performance, the first thing I do is either listen to the reviewer or read a written review several times. If given the opportunity, I question the reviewer to learn more about the basis for their review, what I did wrong, what they liked, and what they feel I could improve on. I don’t let negative reviews get me down. I use the information in the review to examine my acting methodologies and identify areas I can improve on.

KEN P: What steps do you take to fully understand the importance of your character to the story?

DERRICK: As an actor, I need to fully understand everything I can about the character I am portraying. I take a great deal of time to read the script to understand the character’s background, motivation, how they relate to the other characters in the story, and other items I can use to help me better understand who they are and how I should portray them. I also have long conversations with the director, writers, and other actors about this. Once I fully understand the character, I take time to portray them, even while not on the set or in production. Sometimes, I will assume the character’s traits for days at a time.

KEN P: Who do you consider to be your acting role model whose career you would like to emulate, and why?

DERRICK: My acting role model is Frederick Leonard . I want to act like him when I grow up, I have always admired his ability to own a role and accurately portray the characters in the productions he is in . I have done a lot of research about him and have learned that he puts a great deal of effort into character study, rehearsals, acting practice, and contributing to the overall quality of the projects he is in. I admire his discipline as an actor and his work ethic, both of which I strive to emulate.

KEN P: What techniques do you use to create a believable character?

DERRICK: In order to create believable characters, I first take the time to understand who the character is and learn about their background, motivations, and how they interact with other characters in the production. Once I understand this, I take a great deal of time to practice being that character and acting as they would. I sometimes stay in character for extended periods while not on set to get a feel for how they would react to different situations. Once I get on set, all of this preparation becomes apparent.

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