Gabe Silva

Emerging Actor

Emerging ActorWhat is the favorite character you’ve played?

I have really liked all of the characters that I have gotten the opportunity to portray, but I think the one that is my favorite is Ollie from my first short film, Timelight.

What sort of person is going to love this character?

I think everyone would love Ollie. He’s kind of a goofball that is just “happy to be.”

How is this character like you? Different?

Ollie is totally me. He’s easy going and just goes with the flow. That’s my personality, for the most part. I think he and I are different in the sense that I am pretty good in school and rarely am that far behind.

Is it easier to play this character or to be yourself on camera?

I like playing different characters because I get to step into someone else’s shoes. Although Ollie was very similar to my real personality, he was still different enough for me to “be Ollie.” I like the challenge of stepping into someone else’s personality just for a little bit.

What do you hate about this character?

I didn’t hate anything about Ollie at all.

What’s the biggest challenge about taking on this role?

Honestly, this was my first co-starring role, I was 11-years-old when I played Ollie. So, I think I was wanting to make sure that I brought my A-game so that the project was successful. It was for the 48hour film festival. We shot this in a single day!

Besides yourself, what celebrity would you like to see tackle this character?

I think Gabriel Iglesias would be a good future Ollie. Lol

Without giving anything away, what’s your favorite line of dialogue?

“Dewey-deci-what?”

Besides yourself, which actor in this production is going to/ has blow people away?

I think everyone on this project blew people away. We all are friends and worked so well together.

If you could play any other character in this show, who would it be?

I think I would have played the gardener.

What makes a good scene partner?

Someone that you have chemistry with makes a good scene partner. I think a good scene partner helps you make people forget that they are actually not watching real life.

What do you want to be when you grow up?

I would like to continue acting and then hopefully one day transition to directing and producing.

If someone was going to make your life into a movie, who would play you?

This one I had to really think about. I think I would have to give someone completely new and green the opportunity to play me. Everyone needs that one chance to jump start their career.

When did you first perform?

I booked my first role when I was 10. I played Ben Affleck and Zoe Saldana’s son in "Live By Night".

What’s your favorite show?

My favorite TV show is Gotham. My favorite movie is Star Wars: Return of the Jedi.

Who do you look up to (as an actor/director/etc.)?

I admire Regina King and Ben Affleck as both actors and directors. Halle Berry, Samuel L. Jackson, and Ryan Reynolds are just a few of my favorite actors.

What’s your perfect Sunday afternoon look like?

My perfect Sunday afternoon would be me sitting in my glider chair playing video games.

When you have a five-minute break during rehearsal, what do you spend that time doing?

Usually, I am making a b-line to Craft Services. I love Craft Services!

Who’s the funniest person in this cast in real life?

"In Timelight", I would have to say my co-star, Brooklyn.

What do you do when you’re not doing tv/film?

I go to school, play with my dog, and game.

If you had a magic wand, what show would you do next?

If I had a magic wand, I would be acting in/directing something of my own without a doubt!

What’s the last thing you do before you step out on set?

Pay a visit to Craft Services, lol.

What are your social media handles?

Instagram: @gabelsilva https://www.instagram.com/ gabelsilva/ Facebook: @gabelsilva.05 https://www.facebook. com/gabelsilva.05/ Twitter: @gabelsilva https://twitter.com/gabelsilva Forcer.ly: @gabelsilva (only available on android or iPhone. Not web based. https://forcer.ly/index.html)