Life & Work with Rhandy Torres

Today we’d like to introduce you to Rhandy Torres. They and their team shared their story with us below:

Rhandy Torres is a Filipino-American actor who was born on May 20, 1976, in Manila, Philippines. He was raised by his single mother, Anicia Torres, who was a dressmaker. Rhandy graduated from Sts. John & Paul College with a Bachelor of Science degree in Respiratory Therapy. 

Rhandy’s acting career started with his debut on the multi-award-winning weekly comedy program Ispup in the Philippines. He has been training with Amp Canada/Star Magic Acting workshops under the tutelage of Director Rahyan Carlos, where he learned the Chubbuck technique. He has landed supporting roles in various film and television series, including The Master Chief Past One, Almighty Zeus, The Wedding Hustler, The Year I Did Nothing, South Central Love, Dreams of Ambivalence, DharMann’s Girl Won’t Show Face in School, Tiktoker Saves Family Business, Single Dad Moves Back in with Parents, and Anwar Jobawi’s Meeting her Parents. He is also the featured actor for the 2020 National Census commercial and the 2022 Los Angeles Public Health Covid Vaccination campaign. Additionally, he was featured in the Music Video “Watch Your Step” by Disclosure and Kelis. 

Rhandy is the father of Isabela and Ethan. He has always been passionate about acting and started performing in elementary school. He continued acting in high school and regularly took part in school plays on stage. Rhandy recently said, “I have such high respect for the art of acting and movie-making that I consider everyone involved in any production as family. I love everything about it. I listen well, and I always give it my best. Every audition is important; whether you book it or not, every project matters. No role is too small because that role might lead you to something bigger. Every opportunity I get to act, I consider a blessing.” 

One of Rhandy’s favorite quotes is “Be Fearless in the Pursuit of what sets your soul on fire”. When he is not filming, he works as a respiratory care practitioner and is also a certified coding specialist. He loves to play basketball, go walking along the beach, and going to the movie theater. He is fluent in English and Tagalog. 

Alright, so let’s dig a little deeper into the story – has it been an easy path overall, and if not, what were the challenges you’ve had to overcome?
If someone had told me five years ago that I would be working my dream job as an actor, traveling to different countries, collaborating with talented people, visiting beautiful places, watching myself and our work on the big screen, TV, viral videos, and getting paid for it all, I would have laughed and said, “Yeah, right, I wish!” But I am living my dream now, thanks to God. Was it easy from day one? Absolutely not, but my love and passion for acting have made everything work out. I had to manage my schedule well, make sure my regular job paid the bills, and not let my time spent auditioning, filming, and studying acting affect my quality time with my family and kids, who are my inspiration in what I do. 

In the beginning, I used to show up on set and just “wing it.” The feedback was good, but I knew that if I wanted to act for a long time and continue to enjoy this profession, I had to be more ready and prepared. That’s when I decided to enroll in acting classes. I took classes using various techniques and learned from many teachers, and that will never end. To me, acting classes are like a gym for actors. We must exercise our acting muscles so that we’re ready to perform our best when a project comes our way. 

One aspect of this business is learning to accept that rejections are a part of the game. They happen a lot, but whether I book a gig or not, I’m grateful for the opportunity to act in the audition process and learn from it. 

Thanks – so, what else should our readers know about your work and what you’re currently focused on?
When I am not acting or filming, I work as a respiratory therapist. My job is to set up patients with CPAPs/Bipaps or Oxygen Concentrators. I also have certification as a risk adjustment coder. 

As a respiratory therapist, I visit patients in their homes, retirement homes, or hospital rooms and set them up with CPAP or BiPAP machines. These machines keep their airways open while they sleep, ensuring they receive good oxygenation. The use of these machines is essential because it protects their heart from working too hard, which can happen when the body lacks oxygen due to apnea. With the correct use of the machines, patients wake up feeling energized, less sleepy, focused, and happy. 

In my job as a Risk Adjustment coder, my main task is to review, audit, and code patients’ progress notes. This helps us report a complete and accurate patient clinical profile to CMS for proper reimbursement/payment. 

Do you have any advice for those just starting out?
Always be persistent and dedicated to the art of acting and the process of filmmaking. It is normal to face setbacks and challenges along the way. You will hear many “No’s” before you get a “Yes.” However, don’t be discouraged by obstacles or setbacks. Keep working hard to pursue your goals, and eventually, you will achieve success. Always remember to respect the art of acting and filmmaking. 

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