There is something about
an underdog that will always be appealing. Lorena Ramos is the
perfect example: in her mid-twenties she deemed to old to begin an
acting career. Still she moved to New York City to make her dream
happen, but also with a lot of pressure to make this opportunity
count. I had the chance to talk to her and this is what she told me:
When did your passion
for acting begin?
My passion for film began
when I was 13 and I went to boarding school and every weekend we
would just watch movies all day long. One of the movies I watched
there was Moulin Rouge, which left me speechless after it
finished. That was the moment of realization. It became clear to me
that it was what I wanted to do with my life. From that point on, I
found myself feeling alive every time I saw a good movie, I wanted to
be a part of it. I wanted to tell stories and inspire other people´s
lives.
Do you prefer theater
or film?
As an actress I prefer
theatre, you live a journey from beginning to end and you only live
it once. There is also the connection with the audience which film
doesn't give you. I feel more vulnerable with a live audience, you
put yourself out there as a human being and you let them see your
soul, your human experiences. Even if I don´t know them I allow them
to come into my life, they empathize with your vulnerability in a
present moment.
How did you get your
first part as an actress?
The first play I ever did
was Alice in Wonderland when I was 13 and I was in boarding
school. I was the Rabbit. But the first audition in which I actually
got the job was a mobile phone commercial in Mexico. In the callback
I had to pretend that I was in the car with my boyfriend and we were
abut to kiss when suddenly the three wise Kings appeared in the back
seat of the car… It felt so good to get payed for the first time as
an actress.
What is your biggest
dream? What would you like to achieve as an actress?
I want to tell stories. I
want to entertain, but I also want to be part of projects that would
make the audience have an experience that can make them feel good,
happy and inspired. When you see a movie or a play, you root for the
characters. Thousands of people all over the world become part of the
same team without even realizing it, human race gets united through
art. Its amazing what art can do for peoples spirits.
Tell us abut Los
Muertos, how was your experience?
I read the script, I loved
it, and I really wanted to be a part of it. I understood why Santiago
Mohar, the director, wanted to tell this story. It spoke to my
personal life a lot. I think that its a strike against the way that
wealthy kids in Mexico City live. I had experienced that in my life
and it made me sick. By being part of this project I felt like I was
raising my voice by saying:“Yhis is what the real thing is and it's
disgusting, it's destroying society! Look at it!”I´m very happy
with the result, because it creates an uncomfortable experience, but
the message goes beyond that.
What can you tell
people who wants to study acting in NYC?
I can say that if you have
the opportunity to come and learn from the best you should. Also,
that your own growth depends on how much you are willing to work. It
doesn't matter if your teacher is amazing, if you are not doing the
work you´ll never be able to see what you are capable of achieving.
An actor prepares.
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