Meet Crystal Loverro

We caught up with the brilliant and insightful Crystal Loverro a few weeks ago and have shared our conversation below.

Alright, so we’re so thrilled to have Crystal with us today – welcome and maybe we can jump right into it with a question about one of your qualities that we most admire. How did you develop your work ethic? Where do you think you get it from?

I have always been dedicated to my work, whether it was through getting good grades in school, getting into college, preparing for medical school, or now, writing, producing, and acting in films. My work ethic came from a need to excel and escape the childhood I grew up in. I knew my only way out of poverty and adversity was to break the cycle and focus on a career. My initial career path was to become a doctor. I realized I was not happy and fulfilled, so I shifted my focus to acting and filmmaking. I have been in the entertainment industry for eight years, and I don’t see myself ever doing anything else.

Thanks for sharing that. So, before we get any further into our conversation, can you tell our readers a bit about yourself and what you’re working on?

I’m a visually-impaired actor, producer, writer, and martial artist. I am knowledgeable in all aspects of filmmaking, from pre-production to distribution and marketing. I do not allow my visual impairment to limit the roles I can play, but I do embrace it as a part of me. I have a genetic condition known as septo-optic dysplasia, which rendered me completely blind in my right eye at birth. I also had a retinal detachment in my left eye and am severely nearsighted, which affects my visual acuity in my left eye. Despite the physical and societal struggles I have had to overcome, I continue to persevere and carve my own path into Hollywood. I refuse to wait for permission to do what I love and tell compelling stories on the screen.

There is so much advice out there about all the different skills and qualities folks need to develop in order to succeed in today’s highly competitive environment and often it can feel overwhelming. So, if we had to break it down to just the three that matter most, which three skills or qualities would you focus on?

Perseverance. The inability to quit. I am too stubborn to give up, no matter how tough things are.
Interpersonal skills. The ability to network and make meaningful connections in this industry is one of the most valuable skills you can have. Notice I said meaningful. Remember people’s names, what they do, interests, etc. Make a list if you have to. People like to feel heard, remembered, and cared about. Take the time to do so.
Problem solving. Be a solution to the problem, not the person looking to gain from others. How can you help others and be an asset to a project? Seek to assist and collaborate rather than to take and benefit from others.

You must think of the bigger picture. Entertainment is a collaboration. Everyone’s job is meaningful, and we all come together to make magic. Think outside of just yourself.

What has been your biggest area of growth or improvement in the past 12 months?

Learning not to think like a victim, but like a warrior. My feelings are my responsibility and only I can help myself heal internally from trauma. No one else is responsible for me. I am in charge of my path to success and I can choose to manifest positive energy in my life. What you think is what will be, so choose to think big. Never limit yourself. Also, don’t take anything personally. Nothing is about you. Keep your eyes on the prize and don’t let the noise distract you.

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Image Credits

Image 1: A production still from the Earth to Mars Pilot, shot by Tamas Harangi and directed by Jason Rosenblatt.
Image 2: Headshot by Sean Kara
Image 3 and 4: Photography by Lance Reis. Hair and Makeup by Emily Claire.
Image 5: Headshot by Sean Kara
Image 6: A production still from WitchKnight, shot by Leonel Ortega-Valdez. Featuring Grace Bosley.
Image 7: A production still from Bloodlines, shot by Duncan Kinzie. Featuring Grace Bosley.
Image 8: The poster for Blindsided, a Patrick Hogan flick.

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