Its true...i ACT!

I've pretty much done it all my life, but never really took it seriously cus I did not think it was anything more than a hobby. Even through an Economics degree I've been acting both outside and inside uni. Professionally, I've done 2 shows at the Arcola theatre and I just finished Uncle Vanya- a Chekhov classic last friday. It got good reviews and people could not believe I had only recently began acting seriously this year. It is true. Up until earlier this year I had gone through not knowing whether acting was for me, then accepting it was for the now to making up my mind to actually pursue it as a career. Yes, it was more of an acceptance. I have not looked back since. So the plan is to extend my years in education for another 3 years on the completion of my degree. Gosh! I'll be 24 by the time I come out, but I've checked I'll still be considered young. And besides I am going to be on of the best actresses to have ever lived (remember that I said this). I also hope to make some films along the way (I was always going to do this, I have some screen plays that have been gnawing at me for a long time). Basically I have accepted me. I have accepted that I am not to become an Investment Banker working 6am till 11.30 at night but rather traveling away from the family for 3 months and shooting scenes at 3 am because the Director said so. Whatever! I am who I am. I am me. Kemi David. The soon to be acclaimed actress. I've already impressed the few that have seen me. I'm aiming world wide. But I should let you know that it is not merely for the accolades and praise but it is also because I want to feel what another human being feels, their fears, their hopes, their passions -whether hate or love. Acting is essentially compassion. Acting is at its base very unselfish. I want to tell another's story. I say let the celebrities hug the headlines and the humain ordinaire get their own audience on stage or on screen. I want to be YOUR voice. But I am not to be your MP but an ACTOR.