ALL EYES ON ACTOR QUINCY GILES

Our test market on who to feature on Demedrius Charles' Blog all agree on one thing, these eyes and that face will definitely get him in the door but there is more to the up and coming actor that is refreshing to any Director or Casting Agent who has worked with him. He is dedicated, focused and humble. Demedrius Charles Production presents Quincy Giles with ten poignant questions. 

DCP:  Who are YOU?-
QG:  Well my name is Quincy Giles and I am from Indianapolis, IN. Growing up, I had a very supportive family. Especially my father, who always pushed me to be the best that I could possibly be. My two main focuses growing up was school and football, which led me to play through college at Bentley University. Admittedly though, I’ve always been a bit of an oddball: being a mix of an athlete, nerd, and having an appreciation for nature. I don’t really have much interest in flashy materialistic things, but at the same time, do have high aspirations to become a powerful resource to serve my family and communities everywhere. 

DCP   If you were given a choice to be an Artist, an Actor in Film or a Model, which one would you choose and why
QG:  I am absolutely more interested in film. Truthfully, I only started to model in hopes of earning extra income while working full-time as a financial analyst. It was a “why not” kind of thing. This would actually lead me to the opportunity to play a lead role in a South African film; where I first realized not only my high interest in acting, but what it truly meant to wake up excited to “work”. I soon realized my life has really been aligning me to become an actor, being exposed to people from many different backgrounds growing up and having interests that would soon connect with the essence of acting. While I have grown to genuinely love acting, even when just training, I believe it also to be a way to achieve my ultimate goals of becoming a prominent leader and resource to uplift people everywhere. In my eyes, modeling does not do much for me personally. From my experience, modeling can breed obsessiveness over physical appearance alone and even create deep levels of narcissism; there’s much more depth to a person than their physical appearance, and THAT is what I’d like to work to depict and create!

DCP:  How are you pursuing that dream? 
QG:  My answer is simple, yet something I think people don’t follow through with for various reasons; CONSISTENT ACTION. Every day, I wake up and think about what I can do to become one step closer to my goals. Working to progress, regardless of the speed of the results, is key towards reaching your goal’s finish line. Specifically for acting, I am constantly traveling to train, audition, shoot, or just network and build relationships with those that are on the same or similar journey as I am. Creating GENUINE relationships that will aid your progression in the industry is key, but more importantly, an accountability for your CONSISTENT ACTION is a must have. 

DCP:  It's a hustle in the entertainment industry Quincy, what will make you stand out?
QG:   I think people respect those that aim to “find a way” to advance, despite their situation and level of comfort. For me, comfortability is an extremely small factor in deciding whether or not I act on something that could help me grow I am a firm believer that consistent work ethic, relentlessness, and moving with a sense of urgency will lead to earning both respect and success.

DCP:  Who inspires you as a person?
QG:  My father is my ultimate inspiration. He is a man that stepped up as a teenage parent, always finding a way to take care of his family. He later achieved professional feats that surpassed many people with college degrees. He has always instilled confidence within me, even beyond the confidence I had for myself. He is a model father and provider, somebody that has always motivated me to push past the limitations that people often place on themselves. 

DCP:  Who inspires you as an artist?
QG:  I want to point out fellow artists as inspirations, those I surround myself with. The artists I am either training or acting with often drop extremely valuable perspectives to help me continue and progress my journey. If I were to look at celebrities, I would have to say Michael B. Jordan. From what I know and have seen, he is somebody that purposefully uses his craft to inspire and uplift others. He works hard to improve his craft and expand his capabilities, while always making an effort to extend his resources to create opportunities for others. So I respect the prep time and finished product he produces on screen, but I deeply respect what he consistently does off screen: positively impacting other people.

DCP:   Do you believe in love?
QG:  I am a firm believer in love; I have experienced a deep and meaningful love with a woman myself. Love is beautiful, not only as a partnership, but as a means to grow as an individual. While I am admittedly still young, at times selfish, and unsatisfied with the man I currently am, compared to the man I’d like to be for the next woman I am committed to, one of my end goals is to help create a happy family within a beautiful and loving marriage. 

DCP::  What do you believe are your best features?
QG::  Well admittedly I leave my physical features for others to decide what they like. I aim to be healthy, so physically I’m often motivated to become healthier (and wouldn’t mind gaining some athleticism back from my days as a college football player lol). But I am also not ignorant; I realize that people tend to physically gravitate towards my eyes.
 As a person, I am proud to be generally comfortable with being my authentic self. I aim to always expand my mind and openness to new perspectives and different truths about life. I also have a way of empathizing with others, which has its pros for connecting with others both on and off-screen. As a man I believe myself comfortable with my masculinity, not feeling a need to overcompensate or “prove” my level of “manliness. 

DCP:   How do you maintain balance?
QG:  This is tricky. I will admit that sometimes I can become consumed by my ambition and desire for results, thereafter becoming at risk to self-sabotage. What reels me back in, is faith in following the path I believe myself to be led on, and remembering to be grateful for where I am today. Physical training helps, but something people often skip are steps towards MENTAL wellness.
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DCP:  Any advice for THE ARTSIT?
QG:  BELIEVE THERE IS PURPOSE BEHIND YOUR PASSION! There is a purpose behind your passion, and your passion can lead you to your purpose! Believe in yourself to do whatever it is that you truly would like to do, and ACT ON IT. Realize that if you put something off to the side and only act on it on the sidelines, it is likely that your dreams will REMAIN on the sidelines. Develop a foundational belief in yourself that is within you; you can welcome and feed off of the support of others, but do not become dependent on others to continue to believe in your journey. NO SELF DOUBT!