Today Beth speaks to singer and actor Ramin Karimloo. Ramin set out as a teenager to follow his dream of playing the title role in Phantom of the Opera. On his way, he’s earned himself a place among the top Musical Theatre performers in the West End. 

Ramin speaks about his journey - from experiencing different countries as a child to teaching himself to act, embracing his own style and staying hungry to learn.

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Podcast Episode Highlights:

• 01.27 - What was Ramin Karimloo’s worst ever job?
• 02.11 - What was Ramin’s journey to Canada? 
• 04.25 - Journey into music/theatre
• 06.23 - Ramin talks about the school trip where he first saw Phantom of the Opera
• 07.59 - Fate vs Hard work
• 09.11 - Ramin speaks about his learning journey
• 14.39 - Ramin’s career progression and journey into Phantom
• 21.33 - Olivier nomination and attitude towards awards
• 23.16 - Quickfire Round
• 24.11 - Fun fact
• 25.36 - What is success and are there qualities that unite successful people?
• 26.47 - What makes a great singer?
• 30.42 - Self doubt
• 31.52 - What has been Ramin’s greatest challenge?
• 34.32 - Greatest accomplishment
• 35.25 - What one quality or ability would Ramin choose to pick up? 
• 36.58 - Ramin’s unique journey contributing towards his unique voice
• 40.00 - Advice for people entering the entertainment industry

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Resources Mentioned:

• Beth Roars: Website  YouTube  Instagram  Twitter  Facebook  Patreon 
• Ramin Karimloo: Website YouTube  Instagram Twitter Facebook Podcast - The Hang 
• Public Enemy, The Tragically Hip (Gordon Downie), Tracy Chapman, Johnny Cash
• Shah’s Imperial Guard
• Miss Saigon, Les Mis, Phantom of the Opera, Love Never Dies
• Uta Hagen, Lee Strasberg
• Colm Wilkinson (The Phantom Ramin originally saw)
• Tom Hanks, Earl Carpenter
• Cameron Mackintosh, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Gaston Leroux 
• The Avett Brothers (Seth Avett)
• Mandy Karimloo (Ramin’s wife) 
• Dee Cannon (Acting Coach)
• Benedict Cumberbatch, Regents Park Open Air Theatre
• Alexander McKenzie School
• Olivier nomination for Love Never Dies
• Joe Cocker - You are so beautiful

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