Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Natalia Jofre. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Natalia, thanks for taking the time to share your stories with us today What did your parents do right and how has that impacted you in your life and career?
Natalia, love having you share your insights with us. Before we ask you more questions, maybe you can take a moment to introduce yourself to our readers who might have missed our earlier conversations?
I am an actor and producer from the heart of South America – La Paz, Bolivia. I switched a career in Advertising for one in the cultural scene and am very grateful to have worked with some of the most talented and generous artists in my country and have starred in more than 20 plays since. In 2019 I dove into film acting which led me to Los Angeles in pursuit of training. Now, after graduating from the American Academy of Dramatic Arts, I am very excited to be working on new roles for upcoming projects to shoot in LA and celebrating one of my short films, Fernando Arze Echalar’s “What Is Left Of Us,” having its British premiere as part of the Official Selection for the Manchester Film Festival 2024. I believe in the power of stories and their impact on us. How they can transform feelings, transmute energies, inspire us or put important subjects on the table.
For you, what’s the most rewarding aspect of being a creative?
I find enjoyment in many aspects of acting. In theatre it’s that moment of pure focus and synergy before the curtains go up, those moments of absolute silence when the audience is immersed in a drama, or the roaring laughter during a comedy, or the unparalleled awe in small kids eyes at the end of a musical. Those moments when I feel that I am being a part of something that makes an impact on others. Giving them a space to escape their problems for a while, to consider a new point of view, to put those important subjects on the table, or maybe to inspire them in their own purpose. In film, it’s the sense of community, everyone focusing on the same goal, finding that right note in their instrument so that the whole orchestra can make its magic.
Are there any books, videos or other content that you feel have meaningfully impacted your thinking?
There are several but let me highlight three. Arthur Schopenhauer’s essays on happiness gave me a clear understanding of how we, as humans, misinterpret the source of our happiness. From the book “7 Habits of Highly Effective People” by Stephen Covey I adopted the win-win principle. And the book I recommend to everyone, but specially the ladies, “Girls That Invest” by Simran Kaur. It’s an inviting read that will make a difference if you are starting your journey towards financial independence.
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