“Keep your identity without being afraid to adapt. Be flexible, but without losing your core »it is the paranoid of Greek -American actress Peru Kavalieri for those who dream of an international career in acting.

Peru Kavalieri, with entries in Greek and international productions Theater, cinema and television, prepares to appear in winter on the big screen with the movie ‘Invincibles’. Speaking to RES-EIA, the actress reveals that she discovered the magic of the theater by watching an ancient comedy show, describes her acquaintance with Holly Hunter and admits the charm she feels in two different worlds. He also explains that he managed to interpret a demanding role by drawing inspiration from a song by Jimmy Hendrix and a photo of Patti Hirst.

In a look back at her childhood, she says: “My grandfather in America was a writer, screenwriter and director. He initiated me from a young age, putting me playing scenes at home, while my grandmother, a sculptor in the profession, made me costumes. I lived magical moments with them ». From a very early age, she realized that her passion for theater and cinema was what she wanted to follow: “My acting enabled me to live many professions – from a doctor to a horseman!”According to Kavalieri, who was born in Seattle and raised between Athens and California.

The first contact with the theater as a viewer came through the show ‘The Hens’ Aristophanes in Herodion – reveals that the energy of the scene and the passion of the public defined it. Her career began at 14, participating as a dancer in a theatrical performance in California and soon, following a proposal by the director, she also took on a small role, which, she says, offered her a particular sense of freedom.

In teenage years, due to family changes, she moved with her mother to the United States, where she found artistic opportunities and access to excellent schools, which contributed to her decision to devote her to acting.

The meeting with Holly Hunter and the first mentors

Her acquaintance with Holly Hunter was decisive when she was studying at university: “I was suggested to tell her the words and so, in her backyard, she said, ‘Continue your studies in a school of acting, as I did.’. Kavalieri followed the advice, passed to the recognized Stella Adler School in New York and there, her professional identity was shaped with the help of remarkable mentors.

One of her first teachers, she stands out Jim Kirkwood, who instilled her respect for art and theater. He also records as a mentor, he records Earl Gister, director of the Yale, who taught her important lessons on emotional sincerity in interpretation.

Between two worlds and the challenge of adapting

The greatest challenge For Kavalieri it is to adapt to the different professional pace in each country. “In America, the organization, method and discipline reigns. In Greece, passion, spontaneous creativity, is ahead of Greece. The results are often authentic, live »explains.

Work abroad requires, as he points out, persistence; patience and faith in yourself, even without external confirmation: “To build a career outside you need to start from scratch again and again. New countries, languages, people ». She describes her journey as a non -linear, full of obstacles and reversals, but also deep satisfaction when they open roads, maybe not exactly as you imagined them, but suitable for your truth.

Significant challenge also considers its action between two languages and cultures: “I like to live between two worlds. It is not only language, but also cultures, rhythms, ways of thinking. Even in the US, culture is changed from state to state ». At the same time, it highlights the technical differences in every market and states that it likes the direct, authentic contact it finds in Greece.

Demanding roles and new inspirations

Considering her most demanding roles, she distinguishes her participation in theatrical ‘Marisol’ By José Rivera: “My role was dark and irrational. To reach him, I was helped by Jimi Hendrix’s “Angel” photo. I found my reference point in these items »describes.

Female emancipation and the match for equal representation

As a member of WIFT (Women in Film and Television), the largest international Network for female representation In cinema and television, Kavalieri highlights the positive course of women in the field. The discussion of equality in payas he says, it has opened, but it remains difficult for young actors not to compromise. “It requires the courage to set boundaries and say ” no ”, without being afraid of your job. The support between us is necessary »he points out.

Dreams, goals and next steps

Her big dream is to keep working with passion and truth And once in the great theatrical scenes of the world. “I want to be able to say to my daughter: ” Everything is possible when you don’t give up ”he says excited.

Peru Kavalieri participates in the movie ‘Invincibles’ In co-production of Slovak-Czech Republic, which is expected to premiere in Prague as well as the thriller ‘A home to die for’part of which was filmed in Greece. At the same time, with producer Alexander Patsos, they founded a film company with the aim of promoting English -speaking films in Greece.

Reportage: Katerina Gianniki

*Note: Photos are attached to Peru Kavalieri for use in RES-EIA.