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Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | IntroductionAn Interview with Mem FerdaMem's career continues apace. Denise Morgan managed to pin him down to ask some vital questions. "Acting gives me Goosebumps every time," says Mem looking down at his arms, his biceps bulging out from his pale blue shirt. "I love to talk about my experiences as I discover more about the craft." His hardened expression softens as a welcoming smile forms across his face. "Fire away" Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | Thank you Mem.Thank you Mem."My pleasure." Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | With an MBA and a BSc, it seems acting wasn't your first choice, yet it is your chosen career. Any regrets?With an MBA and a BSc, it seems acting wasn't your first choice, yet it is your chosen career. Any regrets?"Yes. I regret that I didn't start acting earlier. I'm in a really fantastic place right now. It's what I've always wanted to do, but got side-tracked somewhere along the line. Glad to say I am on the right path now and feeling empowered to do a lot more." Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | Do you ever get intimidated by working with stars like Ray Liotta, Donald Sutherland and Ray Winstone?Do you ever get intimidated by working with stars like Ray Liotta, Donald Sutherland and Ray Winstone?"Yes. You get intimidated the nights leading up to the shoot, especially if you have never worked with them before. However, once you are on the set with them, a good relationship usually builds and what becomes important is 'How do we do this scene together'. You can learn so much from them." Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | As an actor what is important to you in a role?As an actor what is important to you in a role?"I read each script offered to me and consider how challenging the role would be. I like to challenge myself, to stretch myself. I like to take risks with a character. As an actor I feel it is extremely important to keep growing from each film I do." Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | How do you prepare for a role?How do you prepare for a role?"I never try and figure things out intellectually. My search is always intuitive. Through the use of my imagination and investigating the script, I begin to 'get a feel' for the character." Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | What advice would you give to those starting out?What advice would you give to those starting out?"It's a very tough industry. One has to be psychologically prepared for it. If you can insulate yourself against rejection and never take things personally then you may stand a chance. Part and parcel of being an actor is this. If you fail to do this, then you are subjecting yourself to a life of frustration and upset." Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | For some actors, acting is a Job and for others it's a Love. Where are you on that scale?For some actors, acting is a Job and for others it's a Love. Where are you on that scale?"Totally head over heels." Mem Ferda | Film & Television Actor | The Interview | What would you be if you weren't an actor?What would you be if you weren't an actor?"I did try out with the Metropolitan Police as a Forensic psychologist and examiner, but l learnt that I am colour blind – so that was that. Also worked as an executive recruitment consultant which I found very boring. I would probably be involved in something creative like design or advertsing." |
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