We recently connected with Kevin Toy and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Kevin, thanks for joining us today. When did you first know you wanted to pursue a creative/artistic path professionally?
I knew I wanted to pursue a creative/artist path in the film industry professionally junior year of college. They say your dreams and purpose talks to you or comes to you clearly. They don’t. Your dreams and purpose in life whispers to you throughout your life. They give you omens, signals. Call it whatever you want. You must watch closely for those signs. Only then, you will figure what your dreams and purpose are in this life.
Thats what I did. Before I figured out what I truly wanted to do with my life, I went into college to become a Physical Therapist because it was the most logical think to do at the time in my life. I thought I was a normal South Indian Malayalee dude 😂. I loved going to the gym and fitness in general and Physical therapy sounded reasonable. 2 years into Undergrad school, I was dreading it. To be honest, a week into 1st year of college and I couldn’t fit in anywhere. College was sort of a weird experience for me.
Sophomore year of college, I knew I didn’t want to take the Physical Therapy route. I disliked most of my classes and I didn’t have the eagerness to learn anything. Because of this, I turned my attention into modeling. throughout my Junior year in college, I started modeling and acting in student short films. I started with modeling for Hair product companies , then to stock Modeling, and student short films. I was enjoying every moment of it.
The summer of 2018, I booked a short film called crimson. It was the biggest production I’ve worked with on a short film and had a budget of 50K. I had a supporting principal role in this film and working on this project made me realize that an acting career was what I must pursue. I genuinely loved being on set, waiting for the ” Camera rolling, action!” I felt so alive and realized my gift and purpose I have in life. That was the moment.
Kevin, before we move on to more of these sorts of questions, can you take some time to bring our readers up to speed on you and what you do?
To all my readers,
My name is Kevin Toy. I’m an Actor based out of Dallas, TX. I’ve been in a good amount of Commercials, Short Films ,Feature Film and stock Photos. Recently, I’ve been collaborating with Filmmakers (Screenwriters and Directors) around the DFW area for creative and networking purposes. I learning more about the businesses and dirrfent sides of filmmaking through my collaboration. Some of my recent upcoming projects are “A Proper Drink, Hey Brother-My Man (Short Films)”. Also, an Upcoming historical drama series named Pax Regnum.
On the side, I also provide videography and photography services. I’m mainly focused on lifestyle, fitness and food photography/videography.
: Is there a particular goal or mission driving your creative journey?
Yes, I absolutely have a goal that drives my creative journey. First and foremost, is to make a great living out of doing what I love to do. I love bringing stories to life by embodying a character from a script. Lastly, The goal is to tell stories from my culture and amazing stories overall. Stories that Hollywood hasn’t heard of yet. Growing up, I’ve never seen someone like me in Hollywood, leading in the big screen to be exact. I want to become that person and I will become that person. A lot has changed in the Film industry and I’m excited for the future.
What do you find most rewarding about being a creative?
The journey and process as an artist,That’s the most rewarding aspect. The energy you put into a scene, braking down a script, doing you research and when all that work comes together on the screen. Also, when you get to do it full time and make a living out it.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://pro.imdb.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kevintoy20/?hl=en
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/iamkevintoy/
- Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-toy-031a7b1ba/
- Other: Email – [email protected]