Today we’d like to introduce you to Antonio Rumie.
Hi Antonio , please kick things off for us with an introduction to yourself and your story.
I started off as the kind of theater kid who would sit anywhere but a chair. A table, the floor, stage corner, you name it. I’d memorize entire movies just to perform them in my living room or dress up as something entirely different every day.
I knew storytelling was my path; the question was never if I’d do this, but how soon could I start?
I discovered that behind every great performance was an even bigger world. Filmmaking, writing, choreography, art design all of it working together to create movie making magic.
After living all over Latin America I finally landed in Los Angeles, the heart of the film industry, where I earned my bachelor’s degree in acting. Now, I’m building a career in front of the camera while expanding my craft behind it.
Can you talk to us a bit about the challenges and lessons you’ve learned along the way. Looking back would you say it’s been easy or smooth in retrospect?
It’s definitely been a bumpy road. One truth I’ve learned is just how unpredictable this industry can be. One moment you’re bouncing from set to set, barely finding time to sleep, and the next, it’s radio silence.
That’s both the beauty and the heartbreak of this career. On one hand, there’s a sense of freedom. You’re not tied to a schedule, and anything can happen. On the other, that same freedom can be considered a weakness, because everything comes with an expiration date.
That unpredictability has been a huge challenge for me and for so many artists I know. We’ve had to get creative, to find other ways to sustain ourselves when the work slows down, and to keep our artists minds going while the job is slow.
Though in a strange way, those struggles become your superpower. They’ve taught me endurance, and how to seize the moment whenever the moment to shine does come.
Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
At my center, I’m an artist. While I did graduate in acting, I discovered that storytelling isn’t confined to one lane. I’ve fallen in love with directing, writing, production design, dance, and every other smidge of this industry that plays part in the storytelling process.
On stage, I’ve had the chance to interpret roles like Treplev in Chekhov’s The Seagull and Peter Evans in Tracy Letts’ Bug, as well as dive into musical theater productions like Rock of Ages and Pitch Perfect. On screen, I’ve worked on multiple short films, commercials, and most recently, I wrapped a role in a Colombian film that’s currently in post-production.
Beyond acting, I’m writing a science fiction trilogy, and I’ll be stepping behind the camera to direct a film in Mexico early next year.
What I think sets me apart is my versatility. I’m not limited to one role or title. Whether I’m in front of the camera, behind it, or somewhere in between, I adapt to what the project/team needs. I’m constantly learning, growing, and pushing myself to master new skills while on the side lines bringing my own stories to life.
What was your favorite childhood memory?
I remember sitting in that Broadway theater for the very first time watching Mamma Mia. I don’t know if it was the lights, the music, the performance, but something clicked inside of me. I didn’t know what it would look like, but I knew this was the world I wanted to be a part of. Ever since, I’ve kept moving towards that feeling, reminding me of the person and goals I aspire to become.
Contact Info:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonyrumie/
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/antonio-rumie-b4b2a625b/
Image Credits
Andres Bernal, Serina Huang
