JON BLAQ

Interview by The Heat Seekers

Actor on the Rise

The Heat Seekers Magazine: Tell us a little about yourself?

Jon Blaq: I’m an actor / hiphop artist from Winston-Salem,NC. Ive been acting for almost 7 years and i’ve put out atleast 10 albums so far.

THS: What prompted you to get into the acting field?

JB: I’ve always loved movies and doing music videos. I have a friend Sean Hunter who mentioned he thought acting was something i would be good at.

THS: When did acting become a priority for you?

JB: I met JoJo Gardner and he was doing stage plays and i got casted in one of his projects and at the same time met Kilo Pugh and Morgan Flower child and was also casted in their film. Those 2 experiences hooked me and I knew acting was something i had fallen in love with.

THS: What influenced you the most? Was it a person in the field?

JB: I love to be creative so just learning about acting was fascinating , the more i learned the more i wanted to really keep digging into it.

THS: What successful tips would you tell the next inspiring actor?

JB: Always be working on your craft if you can’t afford classes there are books and resources on line. Just find ways to learn and apply the things you know as much as possible.

THS: Describe a day on a set?

JB: A day on set is always exciting. Working on how the scenes will be laid out, people everywhere normally from cast and crew. Early mornings and late nights are very common.

THS: What was your most memorable acting experience?

JB: i’ve been blessed to work on some great projects most recently would be “Coma Couch” by Nachela Knox, being able to not only act but also be a producer on the film and be able to work behind the scenes as well as in front of the camera was amazing.

THS: Do you have any favorite actors that you would like to work with?

JB: So many great actors I could mention but the one i would have most liked to work with passed away but I am a big fan of Tupac as an actor. He would have been my first choice.

THS: Any upcoming projects that you would like to share?

JB: As i mentioned “Coma Couch” by Nachela Knox, “What Fairy Tale” by Nakesha Writes and “Blood Line of the Jewel” by Evan Gibson and Tomeka Allen are all amazing projects I’m looking forward to coming out.

THS: What do you find most difficult about the industry?

JB: mainly just trying to find and put myself in the best position to make a living doing what I love, it’s a grind but it’s absolutely worth it!