T. V. Carpio Quotes

That's the beauty of the acting world. You can play so many different characters who know and do so many things that you have no idea about as yourself. So I'm a big fan of workshops and classes and learning new things because you can always apply it. It's your little supply bag of creativity. Keep filling it up.

For me, it's always the script. The script which gives me the chance to do something new; that has been my prime objective ever since I started acting. There's nothing else that excites me more than that.

I enjoy all kinds of performances and take each role differently. I keep the audiences in mind.

I think the challenge for an actor is always to see which parts of you you can explore and go have fun with.

As an actor, if you were to simplify what acting really is, it's about letting go.

I don't like going for more than a year without doing theatre. I don't mind falling flat on my face so long as I feel I'm open to the possibility of something extraordinary happening.

As an actor, you have to be open to doing things where you look stupid, to be experimental.

As an actor, I am meant to dabble with different themes and genres.

I love what I do and being in front of the camera. But I never want to limit myself to just one thing and just venture out into new things.

As an actor, you should be willing to take challenges.

There's always a sense of newness with acting, because every role, you come to every role fresh.

I know what I love about acting - and it's the creative process.

The wonderful thing about acting is that you can use all of your talents and interests in your work.

I ask all my actors to do two things: I ask them to fail for me, and I ask them to surprise me.

I want everyone to understand that as an actor you need to be able to play different roles, be versatile even in terms of your personality.

I just wanted to get out there and do different roles and try new things.

I think the best actors do both. I think they fulfill what you want them to do, in terms of the vision for the whole piece. And then they always bring something that does surprise you and shock you.

That's one of the really cool things about being an actor. You get to explore all different parts of yourself.

As an actor, I draw from myself.

As an actor, when you don't have a reference to pick from, you experiment, try out new things. And what comes of it eggs you on. You realize your capabilities and push your limits.

All I know about acting is that I just have to keep on doing it.

Every project is a new challenge for an actor. If it's not, it's boring.

Acting is the ability to dream on cue.

I want to play an action hero. I'm ready for roles that totally aren't me.

The thing about being an actor is that you're acting. It's not that big of a deal of to play someone different from yourself.