By: Azad Karimi
We all have an artistic expression within us and it is what brings us closer to being better human beings, let us never give it up.
Interview
Colombian Theatre Actor Juan Carlos Cortés
By Azad Karimi
I am happy with the rebellion and perseverance of the Joker. He has been deprived of his family support to become an actor. In his country, art and drama were of little value.
In Third World countries, if a lazy, stupid student in the class says that I wish to be a doctor, an engineer, and a lawyer, they will be proud of him.
But if an intelligent and distinguished student says that he wishes to become an artist, everyone will be full of humiliation and ridicule for him...
But Juan was lucky that his good friends encouraged him to pursue a career in art.Of course, his perseverance and stubbornness made him an artist and actor.
I wish him long life with happiness, lucky and success. He is kind and flexible in friendship and has been like that to me. Thank you Juan Carlos my dear friend.
Thank you!
Vestland- Norway
1- Please present yourself (Name, education, Civil status and...)
. Juan Carlos Cortés, graduate in performing arts, Colombian, divorced
2-What is your artistic specialize?
. Musical theatre
3- When and how did you become interested in this field of art?
. In during the childhood period, watching movies
4- Who was your motivator?
. I did not receive any support from my family; the support came from friends with the same interests.
5- What was your parent’s reaction?
. None, my parents required me to study something else, so I had to pay for my artistic studies myself
6- When started you such as a professional artist-actor?
. I graduated in 2000
7- Are you thankful and happy because of your activities as a Theatre actor?
. Infinitely grateful
8- How you see the view? About art, culture, cinema, fashion..?
. In my country support for the arts is very little, schools are closing and lowering their level, I think there is no good future. Those who make art have focused more on replicating (plagiarizing in some cases)
9- Can you become one part of the cultural movement for motivation in youth or new generation in your country and so than?
. Of course I do, I belong to a theatre company and we teach in different disciplines
10- How can you help our world become a better place to live?
. Talking about injustice at all levels
11- Have you more word to say or suggest for our readers?
. We all have an artistic expression within us and it is what brings us closer to being better human beings, let us never give it up.
