SER'DARIUS BLAIN

Young people need to see that you can be a nerd and still be cool.

I think we all have regrets but I try to just learn from them instead of giving them too much attention and validity in my life. I used to regret not going to a major four-year university and missing out on dorm life but if I had done that, who knows if I would be doing what I do now.

Have respect, hard work, faith and dedication, all these things. No matter what environment you're in, they should keep you strong. Knowing this, I surround myself with people who have similar beliefs. People who don't let me forget who I am or where I come from.

I was running from the calling of God because I didn't want the responsibility of standing upright and living under a microscope. I know now that others' destinies rely on my destiny and purpose. I've accepted the challenge and am actively walking in that purpose.

Miami feels like home to me.

I always knew I wanted to act but I was really afraid to desire something that seemed so unrealistic and a long shot. I was a kid memorizing entire movies and TV episodes but I didn't take it seriously until I was about 19. Then I moved to New York and took it head on.

I grew up in Miami, which is a very 'cool' city, but I was a science nerd.

If I could pick any character from any game to represent me it would be Ryu from 'Street Fighter.' He's so cool and walks with so much still confidence.

I was a biology major. But I also happened to be captain of the basketball team and first chair in band.

Jack Black, I think, is probably the nicest person I've ever met in my life.

I had social anxiety to the max. I was scared of my own shadow! But as I grew, I got more comfortable with myself.

Do what you love at all costs and maintain your faith in God. Nothing we have is of our own strength so as long as we remember where we came from, it will inform us where we are going.

I have some rhythm, but I definitely learned a lot from Jamal Sims and Spencer Henderson.

I'm excited to bring in a new fan base for 'Charmed' and to surprise and shock the old ones as well - bridge the gap between both. Maybe I'll get some superpowers!

When it comes to representation and agent meetings, a lot of times actors go into the meeting with the idea that they need the agent to pick them - but it's a partnership.

Persevere. Don't let anyone tell you that you can't do something, because nothing would happen.

I was raised with moral principles that would not be shaken in hard times. And mentorship is huge - it's really important to be around people who have been where you've been, people you look up to and who will keep you strong.

Will Smith, Denzel Washington, Derek Luke and Leonardo DiCaprio inspired me the most. The rawness balanced with charisma that they all bring to the screen is awe inspiring.

I think 'The Big Bang Theory' is one of the greatest written TV shows of all time.

Nothing beats a jog, and perhaps a push-up or two, by the ocean on a beautiful day.

I do everything I do to glorify God.

When you're remaking a classic, you don't want it to lose steam.

I go to a lot of comedy shows.

I cook a lot. For my friends - I do a lot of dinner parties and stuff.

I wanted to be a doctor, that was the goal.