We recently connected with Ambra Ferraris and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, Ambra thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Do you have an agent or someone (or a team) that helps you secure opportunities and compensation for your creative work? How did you meet you, why did you decide to work with them, why do you think they decided to work with you?

I found my agency in Italy after attending an audition. Although I didn’t land the role, the casting director mentioned that they liked me and wanted to recommend me to an agency they collaborated with. Following their recommendation, I submitted my application to the agency. When I attended the in-person interview, they were impressed because I looked exactly like the photos I had sent.

This made me reflect on how actors often edit their photos or use filters today, not realizing that authenticity is the most important trait for an actor. Actors are real people who portray real characters, so staying true to oneself is essential. I believe my genuineness and authenticity were the reasons this agency chose to work with me.

I deeply value the work agencies do to protect their actors. Now that I’m in the United States, I’m looking forward to finding an agency here as well.

As always, we appreciate you sharing your insights and we’ve got a few more questions for you, but before we get to all of that can you take a minute to introduce yourself and give our readers some of your back background and context?

I’m an actress because there’s nothing else I would ever do. Acting has been my calling since I was 13. I was asked by a literature teacher to play a character in a book we were reading in school, and I fell in love. That moment was transformative—it opened my eyes to the magic of stepping into someone else’s shoes and telling their story.

I trained extensively at Stella Adler’s acting school, where I learned to bring authenticity to every character I portray. My work revolves around embodying characters that resonate with audiences, offering performances that are compelling and thought-provoking. Whether on stage, in film, or on television, I strive to bring depth and honesty to every role, making the characters relatable. What sets me apart is my commitment to authenticity and my understanding of the human experience. I believe in staying true to myself, both in my work and in my interactions with others.
I’m most proud of the connections I’ve made through my work—moments when viewers or fellow actors tell me that something I’ve done has touched them or made them see the world differently. It reminds me why I do what I do: to make people feel seen, heard, and understood.

For anyone following my journey, I want you to know that my work is driven by passion and a deep love for storytelling. I care about bringing specificity and emotional truth to every project I undertake, and I believe that stories have the power to inspire and unite us. As I continue to grow as an artist, I’m excited to take on new challenges, collaborate with incredible creatives, and bring meaningful stories to life.

What can society do to ensure an environment that’s helpful to artists and creatives?

Society must recognize acting and artistic professions as real jobs, not merely hobbies or pastimes that cannot lead to a viable career. Supporting young people with artistic talent means encouraging them to express themselves fully, showing them that they can pursue a legitimate career in the arts. We must stop forcing them to suppress their passion or deny their calling simply because society undervalues creative professions compared to others.

All forms of intelligence should be celebrated, not just scientific or technical ones. To conclude, I’d like to share Albert Einstein’s quote: “Everybody is a genius. But if you judge a fish by its ability to climb a tree, it will live its whole life believing that it is stupid.” This reminds us of the importance of valuing diverse talents and abilities, including those in the creative arts.

Is there something you think non-creatives will struggle to understand about your journey as a creative?

Yes, they often don’t understand that being a creative requires just as much effort, if not more sacrifice, than other professions. It takes a lot of hard work and dedication. Many underestimate the amount of work an actor, in particular, has to put in. They don’t believe that acting is physically and mentally demanding; instead, they think it’s easy and that anyone can do it. This misunderstanding can be frustrating, as it overlooks the immense dedication, preparation, and skill that go into being a successful actor.
They also struggle to understand our choices. They might see them as immature, reckless, or simply wrong because they measure life by different sets of standards and values. For a creative person, the conventional life path that most people see as “normal” doesn’t always align with what they want. That life might feel dull or confining, like living in a cage, unable to fully express their true self.
What many people consider a comfortable life with a steady office job would feel empty and unfulfilling for a creative person. Over time, it could lead to depression because it lacks a sense of purpose that fuels the creative spirit.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://ambraferraris.wordpress.com/
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ambraferraris/

Image Credits

Sean Kara