Q & A
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B r e a k O u t Y e a r F o r I n d i g e n o u s C a n a d i a n S t a r
You have been very busy actor and producer
this year, how have you been able to do it all and
accomplish so much in the last year?
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That’s a great question. As an actor that’s easy, just
put in the work and constantly beat on your craft and
leave the rest to fate. When it comes to producing? I’d
have to say it’s all owed to one man in particular,
Laurie Venning. Through his belief in myself as a Film
Maker and his support of financial resources, 775 has
been able to grow as a viable production entity
through its slate of feature films like TRUE FICTION
which is coming out this year. Of course, there’s a lot
of hard work that takes place in the trenches seeing
those films to fruition but without him 775 Media Corp
would be just another struggling production company.
What projects have you been a part of this
year?
2019 has been off to a great start so far. I did a
feature film called “Thunderbird” ou in Port Hardy in
which I play a character (a good guy for a change)
called Chief George who befriends an ostracized
young man named Will who has a “Special Gift”. The
story itself is nestled deep in the culture of indigenous
people of that region Kwak’wala. In addition to that Im
also starring in my own Television series called “The
Secret History of the Wild West” which is currently
shooting. So definitely cant complain!
What was it like to be on set with Jann Arden
and tell us about your role?!
Jann is an awesome lady to say the least. I love her
wit, her vibe-everything about her. I played her former
“Ex-Boyfriend/Guitar Player” I did not expect to book
that role but I’m glad I did, it was so much fun. Jann’s
super easy to work with so I hope ‘ol “Reggie” Comes
back to play again because it was a gas.
What is your favorite part of being married and
having a partner who supports you and is by
your side helping your productions?
People come along once in a lifetime and if you’re
lucky enough you’ll have all your senses working when
they do. Tracy Walaschuk (my Wife) is that person. My
wife she really is my right arm and I wouldn’t be able
to do any of this without her.
Together we have three beautiful girls, so she is busy too. She keeps the
house from burning to the ground while I’m out working (laughs) but Tracy is
much more than that. It's not easy being married to an artist let alone an
Actor. She’s my sounding board, my voice of reason and my best critic that
kicks me in the ass when I need it. I truly feel blessed she chose to journey
with me.
What was working with Allan Hawco like for CBC's Caught?
That was another great experience. Allan Hawco’s a straight up, easy-going
guy who’s one hell of an actor. He cast me as “Tommy Gabriel”
a drug dealing pimp who’s one half of two psychotic brothers who historically
played a part in the “Caught real life story”. Originally the real-life characters
were Italian but Allan thought “outside the box” and decided to throw an
aboriginal face in the mix. We need more Producers and Creatives that think
like Allan Hawco.
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