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Perth Now
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Hollywood star Adria Arjona: Acting school save me
Adria Arjona feels she's been "saved" by acting school. The 33-year-old actress studied at the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in New York City during her teenage years, and Adria relished the experience, as she learned to "express" herself through acting. The film star told Collider: "Acting school kind of saved me. "I had a pretty rough upbringing. There were parts there that were not the happiest, and acting really came in and saved me and taught me how to express myself through what I do." Adria was initially unsure what she wanted to do in her career. However, her dad thought she was perfectly suited to acting. The Hollywood star shared: "Every movie made me want to be something else or learn a new task. One day, my dad was like, 'I don't know exactly what you think you're going to be, but I think you might be an actor.'" Adria has starred in a host of high-profile projects in recent years, including 'Hit Man', 'Blink Twice' and 'Pacific Rim Uprising'. And the actress has always embraced the opportunity to "play different characters" on screen. She explained: "Every job you take, you're telling a story to the world of the kind of artist that you are, so you have to stick to your guns and be really truthful to what you believe in. "It's mostly, also, for me, to not be bored, right? To play different characters and to show the world that I'm more than just one thing." Despite this, Adria previously admitted that she'd like to be more "strategic" in her career decisions. She told Empire: "I wish I was more of a strategic actor when it comes to making choices. But I'm just more excited by the women that I get to embody." Adria starred alongside Glen Powell in the 2023 rom-com 'Hit Man', and the actress recalled quickly developing a strong "chemistry" with her co-star. Speaking about her initial meeting with Glen, Adria told Empire: "It was supposed to be a one-hour meeting. We ended up talking for five hours. "Chemistry comes from trust, and I think from our first meeting I just knew I could trust [Glen]. We created a space for us to play and be weird and sexy and funny." 'Hit Man' was directed by acclaimed filmmaker Richard Linklater, whose previous directing credits include 'Boyhood', 'School of Rock', and 'Everybody Wants Some!!'. And Adria still remembers feeling anxious about meeting the filmmaker for the first time. Recalling details of their first-ever Zoom call, the movie star shared: "My hands were sweaty. I was really trying to play it cool and that lasted for about ten minutes."
India.com
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- India.com
Nawazuddin Siddiqui's ‘Main Actor Nahin Hoon' To Be Screened At Iconic Lee Strasberg Theatre Institute!
New Delhi: Nawazuddin Siddiqui, known for his powerful performances, recently hogged attention for his movie 'Main Actor Nahin Hoon' (I Am Not an Actor). After making waves at the New York Indian Film Festival, the film will now be screened at the prestigious Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute — a place that has shaped generations of performers. 'Main Actor Nahin Hoon' revolves around a retired banker-turned-aspiring actor—played by Nawazuddin Siddiqui—who connects virtually with a professional actor for acting lessons. The film will be screened exclusively for current students and alumni of the Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute on June 24. Following the screening, there will be an intimate conversation with Siddiqui and writer-director Aditya Kripalani. 'We are so excited about this. It is a film about acting, so for it to go to a prestigious establishment like this is a huge honour,' says Kripalani. Siddiqui, trained in method acting, will also conduct a special masterclass on his process and the various interpretations of the craft. 'As artistes, we feel bankers have it easy... I want to debunk these labels,' adds Kripalani, challenging narrow perceptions of professions and identity. Nawazuddin Siddiqui's recent film Costao received critical acclaim, further cementing his reputation as a powerhouse performer. The actor has several exciting projects lined up and is currently shooting for them. He will next be seen in Maddock Films' horror-comedy Thama, alongside Rashmika Mandanna and Ayushmann Khurrana. Fans eagerly await more of his legendary performances on screen.
Hindustan Times
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hindustan Times
Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas booked for alleged misbehaviour, violating traffic rules
The Jubilee Hills police in Hyderabad have registered a case against actor Bellamkonda Sai Sreenivas for allegedly violating traffic rules and misbehaving. The actor was issued a notice after he flouted traffic rules on May 13 and misbehaved with a cop. (Also Read: Meet man who fought Mike Tyson, won 9 titles in boxing, now works as a bouncer with Ram Charan) Sreenivas was caught by a traffic cop driving his car on the wrong side at the Journalists' Colony Junction in Jubilee Hills, Hyderabad, on May 13. According to PTI, when the cop asked him to take a U-turn and go on the right side of the road, the actor allegedly refused and drove his car towards the cop rashly. A case was registered against Sreenivas on the charges of rash driving and obstructing a public servant from discharging public functions. The inspector of the Jubilee Hills police station confirmed the news and told ANI, 'A case has been registered against actor Bellamkonda Sai Srinivas on 13th of this month, for violating traffic rules and misbehaving with traffic police. We have served a notice and sent it to him.' The actor is yet to address the incident. Sreenivas is the son of Telugu film producer Bellamkonda Suresh and brother of actor Bellamkonda Ganesh. He studied acting at Lee Strasberg Theatre and Film Institute in Los Angeles, USA, and Barry John Acting Studio in Mumbai. He also underwent training in martial arts and stunts. He debuted in 2014 with Alludu Seenu and has since acted in films like Jaya Janaki Nayaka, Sita, and Kavacham. He starred in the Telugu remake of the Tamil hit Ratsasan, titled Rakshasudu, and received good reviews for his performance. He even debuted in Bollywood in 2023 with the Hindi remake of Prabhas' Chatrapathi, which failed to make a mark. Sreenivas has Bhairavam, Tyson Naidu, Haindava, and Kishkindhapuri lined up for release.
