Daily Inspiration: Meet Princeton A. Egbe

Today we’d like to introduce you to Princeton A. Egbe.

Hi Princeton, thanks for joining us today. We’d love for you to start by introducing yourself.
As a child my father was a very religious man. He’d talk to us about God and the Christian faith everyday after school. In honesty, It was real boring to me. Although, out of all the church services and bible studies and lectures about God, I did fall in love with reading the Bible, but to my father’s dismay, My love had nothing to do with Religion, it was the story. The story of a superior being and it’s relationship with the human race that spans over thousands of years. I knew I wanted to do that: Tell amazing stories. Which led to my love for acting and filmmaking. I’ve always lived in LA so acting and filmmaking has been everywhere. It was the art and the submission of using one’s body as an instrument to tell someone else’s story that is completely outside of your own, just for you to be done with the film or play. After each character I play I always realize how alike I am to them. Which I a way gives me a sense of peace. We all are holding things in that we have t really allowed ourselves to heal. I feel acting is the perfect therapy for that. As for filmmaking… the world is such a black and white thing. But people are not. There are so many things we all want to say and feel and express, but we can’t. We have to choose what to say or how to say it. So not to offend or cause trouble. Filmmaking tell true stories as they are to show people a different more nuanced perspective on life. Sometimes I feel the most genuine acting as someone else or telling someone else’s story

Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
A lot of the struggles were validating my identity. A religious household can be a Seaspool for the artistic mind. Your mind wants to create and explore. But anything outside of religious text is sin and I’m going to hell. Growing up I did feel like an outsider and like an evil person. “Mainly because I used to say the f word a lot and didn’t like to go to church because I thought it was boring” So I struggled with my identity a lot through my adolescence. It wasn’t until I became older and moved out that I realized. I’m not evil. There are other people
Just like me. There was also the conformity of getting a normal job. Or a trade. Being a filmmaker through covid and the writer strike is like the ultimate test. That if I can get through these times. I’m solid forever.

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am a actor/filmmaker.
I recently finished a film “Coming Of Age” earlier this year. I was happy about. I’m happy about the future.
I’ve a new film. I’m working on for next year. Another project “The Agency Code” I was in is releasing soon. So I’m stoked about the work. My grit is what sets me apart. I do feel I am able to stay focused and go through setbacks and adversity without losing momentum. I think grit is the most important quality of life. I’ve met people I felt were more talented or had more experience, but I always feel that I can outwork and outlast everyone. I feel that’s a very valuable quality to have. Especially in the Industry that I’m in.

Alright, so to wrap up, is there anything else you’d like to share with us?
I also love to stay active, I like martial arts and sparring @lasparringclub in Hollywood CA.

Contact Info:

• Website: https://princetonpa3.wixsite.com/thespian/home
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/townofprinces?igsh=NTc4MTIwNjQ2YQ%3D%3D&utm_source=qr

Image Credits
Scott Morgan-

Ricardo Constant

Gregory R. Gordan