Today we’d like to introduce you to Advait Ghuge.
So, before we jump into specific questions about the business, why don’t you give us some details about you and your story.
I actually started in a completely different industry to the one I’m in now. The original plan was to go to med school. Funny enough, I graduated with my degree in Biology – and an absolute understanding that I was NOT going to be a doctor. The passion to dedicate my life to medicine just wasn’t there.
So I moved back in with the family and started working a marketing job in the medical field while searching for something that sparked real passion for me. Sometimes, when you realize you’re aiming for the wrong target, you have to throw the whole plan out the window and start from scratch.
While I was doing all that, the owner of a men’s high-end fashion boutique asked me to model a catalogue shoot for his shop. It surprised me just how much I enjoyed that shoot; and it got me thinking about careers outside of the traditional science or business stuff I was used to. It opened my mind a bit.
So there I am, watching a movie one night. The lead character is having an epic moment – and the first thought that hit me was: “why isn’t that me on the screen?”
I started researching the acting industry and the more I researched, the more I started feeling something pressing on me, pushing me to drive the hour forty-five to Dallas for acting classes.
After the first six weeks of lessons at Hartt&Soul Studios, I performed a scene for the first time. That is a moment I will never forget. It was as if there was nothing in the universe except that room, my scene parter, and the moment. I wasn’t there as me – I was there as this character – thinking his thoughts and feeling his feelings.
That was it for me. The scene came to a close and my entire body was buzzing. I was left with the clearest understanding that THIS is what passion feels like. This was something I could do for a lifetime.
It’s crazy how, when you really want to find something, you will almost certainly find it. Of course, then you can’t un-find it. You can’t un-know; and I certainly didn’t want to. So I chose to run with it; because in that moment, I knew that if I walked away from acting, I’d regret it.
Four years later, I’m living in Dallas, and privileged to be a full time actor with representation. In that time I’ve had the please to act in almost two dozen short films, and numerous commercials.
When I’m not acting, I’m modeling, or I’m working on my first musical project, SAVAGE HEART. I’ve been singing and songwriting for years but as of this year I’m releasing my original material for the first time.
We’re always bombarded by how great it is to pursue your passion, etc – but we’ve spoken with enough people to know that it’s not always easy. Overall, would you say things have been easy for you?
It has definitely been smoother than for some actors I’ve met. My family has been incredibly supportive and my coach has been instrumental in guiding me through a lot of the unknowns of the industry.
For the first three years, I was driving back and forth from East Texas to Dallas sometimes up to four/five times a week at all hours of the day and night. Dallas was were the work was, where the training was, where the opportunities were – so I spent a lot of time, energy, and gas on the road.
The constant struggle that was and is there in the background – and probably is for everyone in this industry – is that there is no such thing as a predictable road to success. There are times when you are booking lots of work, and there are times when you’re not booking anything. You need to learn how to be well regardless.
And that is where the mental struggle really lies. When being a doctor was the goal, there was really only one road to take, and every metric that determined success could be quantified in academic performance. Go to undergrad, take specific courses, pass specific tests, go to med school, do residency, choose specialty, etc.
In a way, it was comforting to have the stability of a road map that is clearly defined for your career.
Acting, on the other hand, this is an industry strips you of much of that security. Sure there are some basics everyone checks off the list, like but there are no certainties or assurances given ahead of time. So you learn to walk forward without knowing all the steps that your path will have.
The fact of the matter is, as an actor/singer, your journey is probably not going to look like anyone else’s even within the same industry. I’m looking forward to exploring it that journey.
So, as you know, we’re impressed with Actor, Model, Singer/Songwriter – tell our readers more, for example what you’re most proud of as a company and what sets you apart from others.
You can see me in commercials for Choctaw, Top Golf, Amazon, and web media with Verizon. Short films such as Catfest, Arcadia, and others are on the festival circuit. There are two audiobooks for which I’ve done the voice overs and narration – “Malice of the Cross: Drakovia Vol 1” by Jeremy Croston and “Mysterious Ascension” by Gray Barker. Both are available on Audible.
So, what’s next? Any big plans?
At the moment, I’m really focusing on film and commercial acting, adding in voice over acting, developing and releasing my music, and print and commercial modeling. I’m also interested in acting and modeling markets like LA and ATL; as well as the performance side of music. I’ve recently launched a website (www.advait ghuge.com) complete with cool content, updates, and a blog dedicated to sharing my journey both spiritually and physically.
Contact Info:
- Website: www.advaitghuge.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/advait_official/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/actoradvaitrghuge/?ref=bookmarks
- Twitter: https://twitter.com/2OwntheCarriage
Image Credit:
Kelsey Edwards Photography, Omar Ramos Photography, Duke Morse Photography, Fairooz Imaging, Jc Campos, Jake H. Guy, Amber Jones, Eforfashion, Gladys Márquez
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