We recently connected with Ambra Ferraris and have shared our conversation below.
Hi Ambra, appreciate you sitting with us today to share your wisdom with our readers. So, let’s start with resilience – where do you get your resilience from?
If there is one adjective that best describes me, it is resilient. I always say I am like a phoenix: the harder the struggle, the greater the rebirth. I don’t know where I find the strength to keep going when everything seems lost, but I know it’s a valuable resource for actors. It probably helps that have faith. I think that with hope and belief, anything is possible. My resilience comes from the conviction that no matter how difficult the path may be, something worthwhile awaits me at the end.
Appreciate the insights and wisdom. Before we dig deeper and ask you about the skills that matter and more, maybe you can tell our readers about yourself?
I knew from a very young age that acting was my calling, but I found the courage to pursue it much later in life. The life of an actor is full of challenges—there’s no stability, no certainty, and no guaranteed income. It means jumping from one project to another without assurances. The judgment from others can be tough, as many don’t see it as a “real” career, and actors already face constant rejection, often auditioning for countless projects before landing just one.
When I chose this path, I knew what I was up against, but I kept going because I knew this was what I was meant to do with my life—and I have no regrets. Acting gives me purpose and brings me happiness.
Recently, I saw myself in a Netflix show, The Law According to Lidia Poët. It was a small part, but it held great significance for me. I booked the role without an agent—just by submitting a self-tape. I was called back, and the director was very satisfied with my final performance.
If you had to pick three qualities that are most important to develop, which three would you say matter most?
The three qualities that were most impactful in my journey are resilience, genuine care for others, and a great work ethic.
Resilience has been the cornerstone of my journey, enabling me to push through rejection, uncertainty, and challenges. It gave me the strength to keep pursuing my passion, even when the odds felt stacked against me. This quality allowed me to keep moving forward and helped me view setbacks as opportunities to grow rather than reasons to give up. What I suggest for young actors to develop resilience is to focus on building a mindset that sees setbacks as learning opportunities. Surround yourself with people who inspire you, and practice self-compassion when things don’t go as planned.
My good attitude toward people derives from being a people person. I genuinely care for others. I’ve always been empathetic and I believe deeply in kindness and respect. I find it surprising that nowadays “be kind to others” is even considered advice—it should be a given. I don’t judge people based on money or power but on how they treat others, which I think is the true measure of character. I tend to build genuine and meaningful relationships with people based on trust and understanding. This has greatly helped me on my journey, as I have true friends who always have my back, and I am never alone in facing difficulties.
Empathy is a natural quality that has always been part of who I am, so I’m not sure what advice to give to those who feel they lack it. However, I would just tell them to treat everyone with respect, regardless of their position, because we’re all human beings—and that alone is reason enough to care for others. We all share the same need for meaning and love, as well as the same fears so, it’s actually easy to be compassionate toward others when you recognize that we’re all going through the same “human experience”.
I’ve always had integrity and a great work ethic: Consistency and dedication have been key to my success. Showing up prepared and on time, being reliable, and putting in the effort—even for small roles—demonstrated my commitment and professionalism and it has helped me gain respect and trust in this field. The advice for this last quality is self-evident: Show up every day ready to give your best, no matter the role. Treat every opportunity, big or small, with the same level of professionalism and enthusiasm. Be punctual, and prepared, cultivate discipline in daily practice, and be willing to go the extra mile, knowing that every step, no matter how small, brings you closer to your goals.
I feel like these qualities really impact those around me, and I believe that success in acting, or any field, is as much about the person you are as it is about the work you do.
What is the number one obstacle or challenge you are currently facing and what are you doing to try to resolve or overcome this challenge?
Time is my greatest challenge, along with learning to be patient. Not everything comes when you want it, and it’s a challenge to trust that things will happen at the right moment.
To overcome this, I’m focusing on embracing the process rather than fixating on the results. I remind myself that every step I take—no matter how small—is part of the bigger journey. I’m also working on finding joy in the present by engaging in activities that enrich me creatively and personally, knowing that growth happens even when it’s not immediately visible. Trusting my timing is an ongoing practice, but it’s teaching me resilience and faith in the process.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://ambraferraris.wordpress.com/
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