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Say hello to Asher Angel, the multitalented actor, musician, and singer who is already making a name for himself at 15. Angel is no stranger to show business, especially because he started his career at the age of 5 when he was cast in a role alongside Jessica Chastain in the movie, Jolene. Now, after starring in the Disney Channel series, Andi Mack, he is setting his sights on the big screen. Not only will he appear in the superhero film SHAZAM! coming out in April 2019, but he's also begun to make moves in the music industry. Asher has thus far release 3 songs, the most recent of which is entitled "Chemistry" and features a music video directed by Nayip Ramos who has worked with other talent such as Camilla Cabello and Hailee Steinfeld.
Luckily, we got the opportunity to ask Asher Angel some questions about his latest projects, his career thus far and what he has planned for the future!
What was your experience working on your upcoming movie SHAZAM and if you could have any super power, what would it be?
My experience working on SHAZAM was awesome! It was my first big movie and the scale was so different from anything I’ve ever done. The first day when I walked on the set, I didn’t know what I was going into. I just saw this huge crew and I didn’t know anybody, but I got to know them quickly. First, I met Jack and Zach and we've become very close! Zach is perfect for this part, because he’s both a kid and an adult... Anyway, it was really cool working with all these amazing people, learning and spending time with them. This is another family that I have now, the SHAZAM fam. If I had any super power, it would have to be either invisibility or the ability to fly. I would probably choose flight, because it would be amazing to travel around the world.
Have you always wanted to be a musician or is it a passion that you realized later on?
I’ve always really wanted to be a musician. I grew up with musical theatre and that’s really where I started and began to sing. I wanted to improve and be the best that I could be. When I was 13, I took vocal lessons and I started getting better everyday. Now, I’ve come out with my music video and singles and hopefully in the future I’ll have an album coming out. I’m just excited for everything that’s happening and all the fans are really excited. I can’t wait to show them what’s new!
What was the inspiration for the “Chemistry” music video and soundtrack?
I was doing a lot of research and I was on YouTube and thought, let’s check out some of Michael Jackson’s work. So, I watched all these different music videos from his career and him growing up basically. I went to his "Smooth Criminal" video and I asked my dad “What do you think about this?” I thought it was really cool and he ended up loving the idea of using it as inspiration, too. Then, I showed my manager and the director, Nayip and everyone thought it was an amazing idea. So, we went through with it and it was so cool and so much fun.
What are your favorite things to do when you’re not acting or singing?
My favorite things to do when I’m not acting and singing would probably be sports. I love sports, I love basketball, baseball and football. I love playing in my free time with my friends, family and dogs!
You entered into the film industry at such a young age, what was that like?
It was a little scary, because I was 5 when I did my first movie, Jolene. I was a little kid, so when I walked onto that set I didn’t know what was happening. I just saw a huge crew, cameras everywhere and when they called “action!” I just smiled and tried to look pretty!
What are your goals for the future?
I want to work as much as possible, because this is what I want to do for the rest of my life. When I am working, it makes me happy. I think it would be really cool to be up on stage and win an Oscar but even just to be nominated has always been a dream of mine. Really, I just want to keep working and learn from the people around me.
Is there anything else you would like to add or any message you have?
I just want to let all my fans know that they should be themselves. Be courageous, be kind, and be you.
Written by Louisa Solarz
