Andre Pitre
We’re back with another exclusive, this time with famed Actor, Producer, and singer Mr. Andre Pitre. We take pride in the fact that we like to spotlight individuals who are making moves and doing positive things not only for themselves, but for others in their respective communities, and across the world. No one fits that bill more than Mr. Pitre. Obviously, he’s been doing his thing in the entertainment world. He’s starred in several films, including BET film “Heaven Ain’t Hard to Find”, Tyler Perry’s “I Don’t Want to Do Wrong”, and “Love in the Nick of Time”. He’s also blowing the music world apart with his music, more recently his single “Come On Baby”, which has been doing phenomenally on iTunes. Aside from that, he’s doing outstanding work with his production company, Triwen Productions, which has allowed him to do all types of mentoring within his community in Houston. With so much going on, it’s amazing he can keep everything in line, but that’s what makes him the genius he is in entertainment. In our feature, we talk about all of this and more!
Urban Grandstand Digital: Thanks so much for your time today. It's great to be able to talk about the many things you have going on. When I look at the things you've done thus far, it's like these are things that some of the biggest personalities want to do. Let's see, there's Tyler Perry’s “I Don’t Want to Do Wrong”, "Heaven Ain’t Hard to Find", and "Love in the Nick of Time". Tell me about how you stepped into acting.
Andre Pitre: I’ve been singing and acting all my life. Singing is my passion. I would always incorporate being dramatic when I sing, because if you’re not believing what you’re saying, then it’s not going to come out the way that it should. I don’t know anyone who sings that doesn’t do that. Naturally, the theatrics are going to come out. You have Patti LaBelle, Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, it was in them. You see the natural acting ability. I’ve always wanted to do both because they go hand in hand. But singing, I’ve been doing that since I was 4 years old. I would hear a song one time, and pretty much have the melody. My dad would always play music. I came out with it in me. I have family members who sing on both sides of the family. No one is doing it professionally, but they can really sing. It’s just something that God blessed me with.
Urban Grandstand Digital: It’s a beautiful thing that you’re not complacent. Singing, acting, and having your production company are really awesome accomplishments. And I actually want to tap into your production company as well. It’s pretty cool that you’re working with Charnele Brown (of A Different World). How did you two come together?
Andre Pitre: We met in 1999. I was out here in Houston, and she had just brought her acting academy to the area. I went into the audition, and I see Kim from A Different world, and thought to myself that this was the real deal. So her business partner at the time held the audition, and I got the real world. One thing about me, if I see things I can jump out with [and help with], I gravitate to it, regardless of my status. If I got the lead role or whatever, I still want to make sure everything is fine.
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