Meet Gabriel Silva

We were lucky to catch up with Gabriel Silva recently and have shared our conversation below.

Hi Gabriel , really happy you were able to join us today and we’re looking forward to sharing your story and insights with our readers. Let’s start with the heart of it all – purpose. How did you find your purpose?

When I was in elementary school, I was bullied for my size and lack of athleticism. Initially, I didn’t realize that I was being bullied, but as it gradually became more intense, I came to understand what was happening. In order to help me escape from the negativity, my mother enrolled me in acting classes. At first, I didn’t enjoy them, but as I began to participate more, I discovered a passion for acting and looked forward to each class. I booked my first major film project at the age of 10 as the son of Zoe Saldana and Ben Affleck in “Live By Night”. I went on to book another major film at the age of 12 as the La Isla de la Mara grandson in Godzilla: King of the Monsters. Acting became a passion.

I also have a resume of short films as well, that I have participated in and also directed myself. While on the set of my first project, Mr. Affleck allowed me to sit with him and learn the ins and outs of filmmaking, such as camera operation, capturing angles, etc. I was so fascinated by the experience that I knew right then and there what I wanted to do for the rest of my life – an extraordinary realization for a 10-year-old. Since then, I’ve been fully committed and working hard to achieve my goal of eventually owning my own production company and making movies to tell untold stories that simply bring entertainment to people. If you really think about it, my purpose found me.

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 am an actor, model, podcaster, director, and writer. I think being able to use my creativity to entertain others is what excites me the most about being in the entertainment industry. Right now, I am in college, studying to pursue a career in Cinematic Arts; therefore, I really have not been able to work on my crafts other than podcasting. My award-winning podcast, Just Talk With Gabe, is now in its seventh season. Take a listen and steam wherever you enjoy podcasts!

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?

I think that the three qualities, skills, or areas of knowledge that were the most impactful for me in my journey were, and still are are: being willing to step out of my comfort zone and try something new, (i.e. just going for it!), memorization, and having a deep sense of determination to accomplish my goals no matter how many times I miss the mark. I am bound to hit the bullseye at some point!

I think that anyone who is in this same boat with me needs to realize that it won’t happen overnight. Find an awesome team that will support you 100% and make sure that you train all the time. Don’t give up because you will hear more no’s than yes’s. If you stop, you will never know what “could have been.”

One of our goals is to help like-minded folks with similar goals connect and so before we go we want to ask if you are looking to partner or collab with others – and if so, what would make the ideal collaborator or partner?

Yes! In addition to my podcast, I have a digital magazine, Action Magazine, where we interview people in the entertainment industry. We feature models, actors, singers, directors, writers, etc. etc. We are always looking for great people to feature and share their stories with our readers.

If you or someone that you know fits any of these criteria and has a great story to tell, reach out to us at glsmedia@gabelsilva.com! Take a look at the magazine website (www.actionmagazine.org) and take a listen to the podcast (www.justtalkwithgabe.com), we would love to feature you on either the podcast or in the magazine!

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