Check Out Caroline Marie’s Story

Today we’d like to introduce you to Caroline Marie

Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
It all started in Brazil, after graduating from drama school.  I knew I wanted to be an artist, to share my voice, and to have an impact on people’s lives. I especially wanted to make them laugh, but also make them cry, experiencing the magic of cinema. I worked for a year in Brazil, with a standout role in an HBO series called *PSI*. We also filmed for two days in Brazil with M. Night Shyamalan for the movie *Glass*. We were four Brazilian actors involved in the production, but when the final cut was made, the film was reduced from three hours to two, and everything filmed in Brazil was cut. Nevertheless, it was an incredible experience. It was especially my comedic timing that earned me the role.After a year in Brazil, I moved to Madrid, where I worked as a commercial actress. Eventually, I signed with a British agent and decided to move to London. This was a time of great growth for my career. I also honed my martial arts skills, training for screen combat, and went on to appear in three action films where I showcased my combat abilities.It was truly fulfilling to work in comedies with the British sense of humor—the dry, sarcastic humor that I’m very fond of. Comedy is definitely one of my strengths, and I feel that London was a fantastic training ground, a space where I could experiment and grow in this genre.London is a fascinating city, and in recent years, many American productions have been filmed there, both due to union requirements and for the tax rebates and cost advantages. The UK also has a wealth of talented actors. While living in London, I had the opportunity to audition for major Netflix series and Warner Bros. movies. I lived there for four years, working on several feature films, short films, and TV series, some of which can be found on Prime Video. It was a fantastic time for my growth as an actress. I earned two “Best Actress” awards for my roles in British films, and was part of an ensemble cast in a movie that won 13 awards, including Best Film. But despite all of that, I felt like I was just warming up for the real game—the grown-up game—the Mecca, the dream.Recently, I moved to Los Angeles, and so far, I’ve worked on three feature films, a few short films, some commercials, and music videos. It’s been an exciting journey, and I’m so grateful to be here. It feels like the dream is finally coming true now that I’ve arrived in Hollywood.

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?
I’m pretty sure that a smooth road in the entertainment business is extremely rare. It’s one of those industries where there isn’t a right way of doing things, no clear path to follow. So, it’s definitely not been smooth, but I don’t even think about it because it’s just part of what it is—it’s part of the nature of the business. The real struggle is to always remain creative. I’m very lucky that acting is all I do. I also write—I wrote a TV show—and I even studied to be a lawyer in the past. One day, I hope to build a career where I can, not only act, but also write and eventually direct. But above all, I want to continue using my voice. As for the struggles, I’d say the hardest part, especially for actors, is the constant rejection. It’s funny because, although they’re judging you on your acting skills, it feels incredibly personal, as if there’s no separation between you and your craft. So, the real challenge is learning to understand who you are, being truthful to yourself, and growing through that process. Acting is so much about knowing yourself so well that you can feel comfortable and natural in your own skin—and discovering your strengths along the way. One must stay joyful, as actors were constantly working with our imagination and sensibility, so that must be protected so that we can draw from it whenever needed

Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I’m an actress, but I’ve also worked as a producer on films where I helped finance, co-write the script, and oversee production. I believe that once you find your creative community, you should be able to create without needing anyone else’s approval—that’s very important to me, and it aligns with my personality. There’s a reason it’s called show business, and regardless of your role, you need to have a sense of the business side.

What sets me apart from others are the many skills I bring to the table. Beyond acting, I’ve studied to be a film director, I write, I’ve worked as a producer, and even as an assistant director. This diverse experience gives me a comprehensive view of the craft, making it easier for people to collaborate with me.

In addition, I have a variety of other professional skills. I’m a trained horseback rider, ballet dancer, martial artist, and I speak five languages: Brazilian Portuguese, French, English, Spanish, and Italian.

One of my biggest strengths is my ability to do comedy. For those who aren’t familiar with the entertainment industry, comedy is often considered the hardest genre. We say anyone can do drama, but not everyone can do comedy. Usually, if you do comedy well, you can also do drama, because comedy often stems from a heightened, dramatic situation. The British sense of humor, for example, is just a dry version of a dramatic circumstance.

Right now, I’m looking for a showrunner to produce the TV series I’ve written. I’ve developed three seasons and am eager to shoot the pilot and share it with the world. It’s a dramatic comedy—a dark comedy, really—think Emily in Parismeets Fleabag

Is there a quality that you most attribute to your success?
I believe the most important quality in this business—and really in any business—is resilience. You’ve got to keep going. To use a metaphor: others will fall, like soldiers who get shot and are taken out of the battle, but you keep going. You keep pushing forward, and eventually, things will happen. But that resilience also means learning how to deal with rejection, as I mentioned earlier. Not everyone is going to like you, and that’s okay. Some criticism can be constructive, and you can use it to improve, but you also have to learn to disregard certain feedback. You can’t please everyone. Even great actors aren’t appreciated by all audiences, so you just have to keep developing yourself.

It’s the same in any profession. If you’re a doctor or a professor, you’re always studying, always learning. As an actor, we’re constantly learning what it means to be someone else. You have to be actively working—auditioning, preparing scenes, and learning from experience. But beyond that, you also have to be a great observer of society. Reading books, watching plays, just soaking in the world around you—taking inspiration from real people and real life.

Another important quality is proactivity . You can’t just sit back and wait for things to happen. Just like in any other business, you need to be out there, meeting people, branding yourself. As an actor, it’s not just about showing you can portray complex emotions; you also have to demonstrate that you’re professional.

One thing people outside the industry often don’t realize is how many people are involved in making a film. It’s incredible. Every single person on set needs to give 100% and collaborate in a highly professional manner. As an actor, you need to have that same attitude. When you meet potential employers or collaborators, they need to feel that they can trust you. Making films is no game—it’s serious work

Contact Info:

• Instagram: @carolinemarie_caro
• Other: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm8715475?s=64c9e75b-26ba-dbd5-1a8f-fa64baafc6a7&site_preference=normal

Image Credits
B&W & purple/lavender & black top : MATT KALLISH
Purple blazer: Airic Lewis

Animal print background photo: fashion week Nyc PatBo show

Gangster: Kevin Alexander

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