Give your ears a dose of positive energy by listening to my interview with the wonderful Kiril. Kiril arrived in Canada at the age of 17 and pursued his dream to become an actor. He attended Dawson College’s Theatre programme and since graduating, he’s worked with Ubisoft, has also had appearances on TV shows and film and is starting to work as a director.

Kiril explains his upbeat attitude to me, which he credits to his background and difficult childhood where he faced many struggles, and to a magical moment as an audience member in a live recording of Oprah. His sunny outlook helped him to survive the demands of theatre school and to ride out the inevitable difficulties of an acting career, where success isn’t a given. He tells me what he learnt in theatre school and what he sees as being the difference between a ‘first act actor’ and a ‘second act actor’. At the end of the interview, Kiril shares exciting news about his plans for the future, which include moving to California and starting his own studio.

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Timestamps

[1:07] Kiril’s story from Bulgaria to Austria to Canada

[3:10] “Following the thread” into acting school

[7:07] Kiril’s love of acting and what his family thinks about his career as an actor

[10:23] Where does Kiril’s tenacity come from? 

[11:53] What theatre school is actually like

[14:18] A new perspective in the second semester

[15:48] “That class really changed my life”

[18:03] After school: Ubisoft and getting an agent

[18:41] How to handle other people’s negative emotions

[20:16] A lot of actors don’t actually know how to network

[21:40] Kiril’s experience of working with Ubisoft

[22:56] Getting grounded and comfortable to get through a fallow period

[25:17] What happens after a beautiful high? A new low

[26:53] The beautiful light in the darkness

[28:08] How Kiril transitioned from acting to directing

[29:08] So, what’s  the difference between a ‘first act actor’ and a ‘second act actor’?

[33:27] What surprised Kiril about joining the industry

[36:54] How Kiril tops up his positive energy

[38:43] Fart sounds in booths light up Kiril’s world

[39:49] What Kiril’s parents think of his career

[40:37] The steps that Kiril wants to take this year

[42:07] A few positive parting words from Kiril

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