Conversations with Omar Martinez

Today we’d like to introduce you to Omar Martinez

Hi Omar, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I started on this career(without know that is was a career) because my wife started on this and at one point she got a call requesting 2 clowns for a birthday party. I was like I’ll help you and during the next couple of days I went to a clown store and I got myself a whole clown outfit including couple of tools or items needed for the show. Also, during those days after the call I worked on doing my makeup which is not easy and now I look back at those pictures and I looked myself as a scary clown. Then I attended to a Latin clown convention and I fall in love with this career but definitely there is so much work to do to get to where you want to be at.

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?
It hasn’t been a smooth road but definitely no career or job is easy. In order to accomplish the goals in this career I need to practice at least 1-2 hours per day all the thing you learn in the classes or courses you take. This includes acting, makeup, juggling, magic, balloon twist, etc. I had to used my savings from my regular job to buy myself all of this classes/courses and items to persuade one of my goals. Plus balance the time between family, work and my goal to be a clown.

Thanks – so what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
I’m a clown who works hard to make sure I put a smile on any humans face or children of all ages. I’m bilingual (English and Español) but im mainly focused on kids birthday parties, although I can perform on streets as well as for big crowds. My work or performance covers a few different things and I feel like that is the reason I have been know for; such as been able to speak 2 languages, miming, juggling and being able to show a lot of visual stuff during the show. Which is a skill that I have learned and developed throughout the years and didn’t know I was capable enough to do. Something that makes me super proud is that I have proven myself that I can accomplish a lot of things if I work hard enough to get them… dreams don’t come true by dreaming; dreams come true by working hard to make them come true.

Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
The Clown in you by Caroline Dream

CLOWNS In conversation with modern master clowns by Ezra Lebank & David Bridel

El payaso y su comicidad by Santiago Manuel Fernández

The Cómic tool box by John Vorhaus

Como ser payaso/how to be a clown by Luigi pks

Contact Info:

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• Facebook: Payasita Sony & Tricky The Clown
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