Go-Getter Charlana Brown By Tobbylola Oniga
Actress and athlete Charlana Brown has been dominating the acting scene lately. From starring in commercials for Nike, Gatorade, Honda and working with top celebs like Serena Williams and Gabrielle Union, Brown is a force to be reckoned with. Her go-getter personality and determination to stay positive and keep working is pushing Brown ahead of the game.
Bronze Magazine: You are originally from Detroit, Michigan but you grew up in Los Angeles. How was it adapting to a big city like L.A.? Did the move inspire your acting career? Charlana Brown: I moved to L.A. with my mom and my brother when I was a kid. My mom wanted to get away from Detroit and our tennis coach was moving to L.A., so we decided to make the move as well. As far as my acting career, I didn’t know at the time that this was what I wanted until middle school.” Bronze Magazine: Growing up,
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you were very athletic. What made you decide to start taking acting classes? Charlana Brown: I went to a performing arts middle school in the center of Hollywood, so we had a lot of productions and film that would come through at our school, and I got to be a part of one, that’s when I knew I wanted to act. When I moved back to L.A., I was pursuing acting but I had a sports agent, so a lot of my bookings went through my sports agency. I started off doing both but I did more athletic scenes because there was a huge need for it.
