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In Conversation With Christophe Zajac-Denek About Acting, Touring in a Rock Band As A Drummer, Surfing, Podcasting, Hosting 'I'm Kind Of A Big Deal', and More!
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Beginning with the captivating detail that Christophe Zajac-Denek has toured in a rock and roll band for six years across the US and Europe, Madhurima Sappatti and Christophe Zajac-Denek discussed the importance of representation and acceptance of people with disabilities, the difference between playing a human character and a non-human character in acting, and the opportunities that starting a podcast has opened up for Christophe. They also discussed the need to focus on small steps and to acknowledge and give attention to negative emotions. Christophe's podcast focuses on stories of people who have been discriminated against and misrepresented in society, and he is most proud of his role as Ike the Spike on the show Twin Peaks. He has been given opportunities to give corporate presentations, speak at conferences, do journalism, and meet new people since starting her podcast two years ago. Both Madhurima and Christophe emphasize the importance of understanding the impact of one's words, rather than the intent, and how it is important to accept help in certain situations. Finally, they encourage people to wave, say hello, introduce themselves, and make a new friend if they see a little person in the wild.
Christophe Zajac-Denek began his career as a drummer. For six years he toured the US and Europe with a Detroit rock group he co-founded called The Hard Lessons. After moving to Los Angeles, agents became aware of his unique size and ability. His first lengthy production job was standing in for a CGI alien on the movie Paul (2011). Having been previously focused on music, Christophe now embraced the unique world of acting. He became engrossed in the acting world and started working on TV shows and commercials. Most recently Christophe is featured on Season 3 of Twin Peaks, directed by David Lynch. He plays Ike "The Spike" Stadtler, a vicious hit man. After having played many roles in his career as an actor, he brings his splendour self to the podcasting world with his show, "I'm kind of a big deal". Check out his journey on The Soul's Conquest!
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Tune in to listen to my conversation with Christophe!
Beginning with the captivating detail that Christophe Zajac-Denek has toured in a rock and roll band for six years across the US and Europe, Madhurima Sappatti and Christophe Zajac-Denek discussed the importance of representation and acceptance of people with disabilities, the difference between playing a human character and a non-human character in acting, and the opportunities that starting a podcast has opened up for Christophe. They also discussed the need to focus on small steps and to acknowledge and give attention to negative emotions. Christophe's podcast focuses on stories of people who have been discriminated against and misrepresented in society, and he is most proud of his role as Ike the Spike on the show Twin Peaks. He has been given opportunities to give corporate presentations, speak at conferences, do journalism, and meet new people since starting her podcast two years ago. Both Madhurima and Christophe emphasize the importance of understanding the impact of one's words, rather than the intent, and how it is important to accept help in certain situations. Finally, they encourage people to wave, say hello, introduce themselves, and make a new friend if they see a little person in the wild.
Christophe Zajac-Denek began his career as a drummer. For six years he toured the US and Europe with a Detroit rock group he co-founded called The Hard Lessons. After moving to Los Angeles, agents became aware of his unique size and ability. His first lengthy production job was standing in for a CGI alien on the movie Paul (2011). Having been previously focused on music, Christophe now embraced the unique world of acting. He became engrossed in the acting world and started working on TV shows and commercials. Most recently Christophe is featured on Season 3 of Twin Peaks, directed by David Lynch. He plays Ike "The Spike" Stadtler, a vicious hit man. After having played many roles in his career as an actor, he brings his splendour self to the podcasting world with his show, "I'm kind of a big deal". Check out his journey on The Soul's Conquest!