Tuesday 20 May 2014

ACTOR INTERVIEW: DANVILLE DANNY ROSS by Anna Grace


Danville Ross, better known as Danny Ross, is a new South African actor famous for his role as Jason in the SABC series, SWARTWATER. He also starrs in the Kyknet series, Binnelanders. I asked this local rising star a few questions about how his experience has been in the acting industry.

What made you decide to start acting?
Danny Ross: I only figured that out in matric. I loved watching films and I felt like that's what I want to do.

When were you most nervous for a performance?
DR: I would say my first time I went on a stage with a play called tata ma chance in durban at the sibaya casino.

What were your most embarrassing moment on stage/set?
DR: I haven't really had a most embarrassing moment. I pray I won’t have any either.

What type of music do you listen to?
DR: I know a lot of people say this,but it really depends on my mood and what I’m doing.

What is your favourite movie?
DR: Wow, I gues I’m going to have to go with The Godfather trilogy, oh and Scarface.

What is your favourite type of food?
DR: My mom’s stew (lol).

If you could have any other talent, what would it be and why?
DR: I don’t know. I’m satisfied with my gift. I work hard at my craft. I don’t wish to have anything else, but I’d like to be spiderman (lol).

Who inspired you to start acting?
DR: I’d have to say Mr.bean. he didn’t use much words but as a kid you knew exactly what he was saying and also my god of acting, Al Pacino. :)

What has been the biggest moment of your career so far?
DR: Being in two programs at the same time, Binnelanders and Swartwater.

If you could act with any actor, who would it be?
DR: Al Pacino.

What has been your favourite production to work on?
DR: Definitely Swartwater.

How was it to shoot Swartwater?
DR: It was a humbling and great learning experience. I enjoyed it. Also it’s been the biggest role I’ve had thus far.

What's your favourite tv series and who would you be in it?
DR: Honestly I don’t watch any series, it’s been a while. I mostly watch films.

What are you looking forward to in 2014?
DR: I’m looking forward to working as an actor. It’s my 7th year in the industry. To work is a blessing.

What do you have planned for 2014?
DR: I’m starting to shoot on 2 new projects in July. It’s still confidential.  Sorry.x

What advice would you give to new actors in the industry?
DR: Get use to rejection. Always keep an open mind. Be willing to learn, you never know it all. Believe you are the best, but keep honing your craft . Always.

1 comment:

  1. Danville Ross Rocks! I saw him few days ago in his/our hometown, was there for easter weekend, and I got pretty nervous when I saw him, just stood there and stared as people(his fans) approached him for pics! I now regret not running to him for a pic or two! He's such a stunner! And I'm sure he knows that by now! I love him being the aawsome actor that he is! He keep mentioning HOLLYWOOD, I just hope I get to meet him before he leaves. Dreams always becomes a reality once u believe! So Keep believing, I believe in u and I'm sure the rest of ur fans too! Its almost a year since this interviews been done and I read it for the first time now, and I saw its the only one also, should do an update on him, don't wana sound obsessed bt I would love to know more of him! Hope that happens soon hehe! Anyhoo Big Ups to u Mr Ross! KEEP IT UP the good work! Ps. Javs from Cape Town #urNumber1FAN mwah!

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