We’re looking forward to introducing you to Gustavo David . Check out our conversation below.
Gustavo David , really appreciate you sharing your stories and insights with us. The world would have so much more understanding and empathy if we all were a bit more open about our stories and how they have helped shaped our journey and worldview. Let’s jump in with a fun one: What makes you lose track of time—and find yourself again?
Creativity, especially throughout 2024 and 2025, has played a big role in my life. I’ve been creating a lot of things on a personal level. Sometimes it’s small projects, like a script that might never see the light of day, and other times I put out a video or two sharing a random creative point of view I have about something. Of course, I’m in the video doing the most (haha). But honestly, creativity helps me lose track of time and forget about whatever else is going on. At the same time, it’s what helps me find joy in everyday life again.
Can you briefly introduce yourself and share what makes you or your brand unique?
Well, my name is Gustavo David. I’m an actor. I went to university to study acting, completed two degrees and a program, and over time I allowed myself to explore writing and directing through different courses. I started in theater, which eventually shifted more toward film. I love theater deeply, but it takes a certain kind of energy from me. It’s hard to explain. When I’m working in film, TV, or even a music video, anything involving a camera…I feel fully energized, like I’m becoming more addicted to the process every day. But with theater, when it ends, there’s this heavy melancholy, a kind of grief, that I sometimes prefer to avoid.
That said, last year I had the chance to direct my second project, and this time it was for theater. Thank God I was just directing, haha. It turned out to be one of the best experiences of my life. I felt like I was flying every day until the show came. My students, who were between seven and eleven years old, performed an adaptation that I made for The Little Prince, the story we all know and love. It was beautiful, a play full of meaning, music, dance, joy, and talent. Moments like that reminded me why I do this.
I’ve realized that if I want to grow professionally, I need to take on projects that challenge me, especially ones that feel far from my natural personality. I’m trying to say yes more often and take the risk of failing. For a long time, I was afraid to fail, and that fear held me back from learning and growing, both creatively and personally.
For my brand, what makes me stand out in this world is that I’m still that actor with the energy to keep going, always. I don’t want to slow down, I want to do this for the rest of my life. I was born for this. Even if I’m just standing in front of the camera without saying a word, I’ll still feel like I’m doing exactly what I’m meant to do.
I know I’m going to work with every director who’s passionate and wildly creative, because I bring my full self to everything I do. That’s what makes my brand unique. That’s what sets it apart. At some point, they’ll realize they need a Gustavo David in their film.
And if I keep developing myself in other fields as a writer or director, I’ll let myself show what I’ve got and everything I’ve been working on. You’ll see…there are things taking shape. Haha.
Now I’m constantly auditioning, and there are some big things coming for me as an artist. Next year is going to be a major debut. I can’t reveal much yet, but I think the world should get ready for Gustavo David. Things are finally starting to turn in my direction. It took time. I’ve been doing this for a while, and there were moments when I questioned whether I was on the right path. But that’s just how this industry works. Either you go hard or you go home.
Great, so let’s dive into your journey a bit more. What part of you has served its purpose and must now be released?
The part of me that felt like I had to be a certain person, or do a specific thing, or follow one path, that’s what I’m ready to release. The moment I allowed myself to just be who I truly am and move through the world with that, I felt free.
And I’m not saying you have to be a different person every day. It’s more about letting go of the idea that you can only be one thing. Just an actor, and that’s it. Just someone who goes to a certain type of hangout, and that’s it. Just someone who only experiences love in one specific way, and that’s it. I’m building my narrative to be more expansive, more fluid, and free from the boxes the world sometimes wants to put us in.
That doesn’t mean I forget my morals, my boundaries, or my values. I know what I stand for, and I protect my peace. I believe that when you hurt someone else in any way, you’re really just hurting yourself. So I try to move with intention, and stay in my lane.
Was there ever a time you almost gave up?
Yes, ABSOLUTELY…thousands of times. I’ve wished that I had everything figured out from the moment I was born, especially when it comes to my career. That every opportunity would be handed to me just because I had a certain last name or knew the right people. I have zero shame in admitting that I’ve dreamed of having it all given to me, laid out perfectly.
There were times I seriously considered deleting social media and forgetting about acting… letting go of the pressure to “make it”that classic idea of success. But just when I get to that point, there’s always this small voice that says, “No, you don’t quit. You keep going.” It’s like a pinch that pulls me back in.
And now, especially in 2024 and 2025, things feel different. Things are refreshing, and I feel like I’m on a joyful ride filled with surprises. That’s really it. I’m just doing what I’m meant to be doing in this exact moment—like answering these questions and being part of this interview, which I’m truly grateful for.
Sure, so let’s go deeper into your values and how you think. What truths are so foundational in your life that you rarely articulate them?
I think something that’s true in my life, but that I rarely articulate nowadays, is that sometimes I need help. And I’m not even sure if that’s a truth I fully accept or just something I’m still learning to face. I often find myself in situations where I think, “Okay, I need help,” but I still try to figure things out on my own.
I do my best to push through, to solve it by myself, which can be more about ego than strength. The truth is, I need community. I need warmth and support from people I trust, whether that’s friends or family. And I’m learning again that asking for help doesn’t make me weaker. It makes me human.
Okay, we’ve made it essentially to the end. One last question before you go. Could you give everything your best, even if no one ever praised you for it?
Yes, because that’s exactly how I started my career. And don’t get me wrong, I didn’t become an actor just to be praised by people. Sure, recognition often comes with the job if you think about it, but that’s not why I do it. I have a calling, and I have to answer it.
I’ve done artistic projects, short films, random videos, things where people close to me have said, “I don’t know what you’re doing in that video, but you look so happy, and that makes me happy.” One time, someone told me, “My mom saw your video and asked me what the hell that was, but I told her, as long as he’s happy, that’s all that matters.”
Or the classic comment, “I really like this one more. This one’s very cool.”
And again, this job naturally comes with critique. Bring it, honestly. But I’m not doing this to chase praise or validation. I’m doing it because I feel the reward in my soul. That’s where the joy comes from, and that’s enough to keep me going.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://linktr.ee/gustavodavid
- Instagram: Gustavodavid__
Image Credits
Shot by: Gino Rovetto
Photo assist: Marie Torres
Custom pieces by Lorena Lobo
