Today we’d like to introduce you to Celine Alva.
Celine, let’s start with your story. We’d love to hear how you got started and how the journey has been so far.
I used to get bullied at school which made me a very sheltered person. My third grade teacher recommended me to audition to the theatre magnet so I can get out of my shell and express myself more. I didn’t believe I would get in so I didn’t even tell my mom I auditioned. My mom got a call later that week and was in complete shock! I started off in musical theatre shows such as little red riding hood, the little mermaid, evita, seussical the musical and many more. I was featured in south Florida parenting as the cover for the summer cover to stand against bullying. I became the ambassador of the bullying. Theatre was my way to be heard and have a voice while entertaining people at the same time. I started film when I was 10 and I’ve been obsessed with it ever since. Film and theatre are two different word but both tie in. You can’t do one without the other!
Overall, has it been relatively smooth? If not, what were some of the struggles along the way?
Starting off is hard for all careers! Lots of rejection happens which can put you down from your goal. One thing my mom taught me is when 999 doors close there will always be one that opens. Live with faith and keep your determination and your doors will open!
Alright – so let’s talk business. Tell us about Celine Alva – what should we know?
I am an actress as well as a model for magchop and and I own my own nonprofit organization that donates clothes to kids who are fostered, orphans. And in the process of being adopted. I started the organization when my mom would tell me stories about how hard it was for her when she was little living in the adoption home. I went to volunteer at one to see it for myself and I struck a soft spot for them. I am very proud to say that my organization has donated to 200 families in the past year! And for acting I am very proud to announce I will be filming in Spain a web series I’m in called “The Mobking” where I play as Carina White, a real life mobster’s daughter.
Any shoutouts? Who else deserves credit in this story – who has played a meaningful role?
They say it takes a village to raise a child. It is so true. So many people have helped me grow into who I am today, my teachers who inspired me into pursuing theatre, Mrs.Sloshberg and Mrs.Breault, Mrs. Montoya and Ms. Merchant as well as my amazing principal Mr. Boue who always supported everything I did. And our amazing superintendent Alberto Carvalho for believing in the arts and helping the arts to be alive. Miss Laura Beth Eglin and the Miami Children Theater Tim, Beth and Lisa. South Florida Parenting Magazine for letting me be the face of Bullying Issue back to school cover. Master Pabon from United academy Martial Arts. Ed Arenas from Ed Arenas Casting for your mentoring me with all my crazy ideas. Isa Rodriguez-Goenaga Alex Markel from The Junior Orange bowl for letting me be the ambassador for them and entrusting me to represent The Junior Orange Bowl. MagChop Kenny Ruiz for letting me be one of the faces for the swimsuit division. Jerome Anthoni Larkin for trusting me to be the lead in his award winning film Evils Of a foster child. Eddie Poletto trusting me to be his lead in his next film. Mobking for giving me the role of a lifetime Pedro Rico, Antoni Corone, Jorge Jokes and Ciro Dapagio. Ciro Thank You <3
As well as my amazing family and more than a mentors more like my extended family like Aaron Fellhoelter, Steven Hanks, Louis Scarano, Richard Sosa, Bradley Morris, Thomas Kelly, Steven Venrez, Sean Rosa, Levar Leo, Jarrod Knowles, Jay Bronson, Steven Aronson, Danny Debbs, Johnathan Vargas, Micheal Macias, Shane Costa, Patrick Fox, Sharon Mathew, Rex Mundo, Steven Messina, Miacheal Angelo, Erik Landreth, William Otterson, Frank Ruffolo, Benny Tjandra, Tommy Holloway, Knútur Haukstein Ólafsson, Neil James, Myreya Kilmon, Peter Wein. Ed Casa, Hannia Alvarez and Chelsea Rivero Alvarezeter.
Contact Info:
- Address: 6711 SW 13 Street Miami FL 33144
- Phone: 7867186484
- Email: celinealva1@gmail.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/celinealva_/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/celine.b.alvarez
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