Actor Ego Mikitas doing big things in the world of film

"It is never too late to start following your dreams! If it is really yours, the magic will be created straight away"- inspirational words from actor Ego Mikitas.

We recently caught up with the charming and talented Ego Mikitas in between his busy schedule and we spoke to him about his inspirations in the world of film, as well as some exciting projects he has coming up in 2017. Here is what this brilliant performer had to share with the readers:

Please introduce yourself to the readers and how and when did you first get into performing?

I was born in the Soviet Union, I am Greek by blood, Russian by soul, Cosmopolitan by mind and spiritually, a Buddhist. I first got into performing during school, when I participated in school theatre dramas. Then I took art classes in high school and finally got my first role of a gang member  in the movie ‘Volki’ (Wolves) made by the Uzbekfilm studio in 1990.

What inspired you to get into the entertainment industry? 

Since childhood, I was very good at performing with lyrics, sketches and being a key character in kindergarten, school and high school shows. It was always my dream to be an artist, since graduation. My priority was education, for my own business affairs and my family. Acting and modeling was an occasional hobby until I took it to the next level and achieved the type of success I could only dream of.

What kind of training have you had, if any? 

Initially, I had intensive training as an actor with the Uzbekfilm studio, than I developed my skills with the Twins Theatre and Moscow Fashion house. I also attended the John Marengo acting school in Bangkok.

What has been your favorite role to play so far? 

My favorite role so far was playing the role of King Priam in “Troy 2” that was filmed in Thailand this year.

What has been one of the most exciting achievements of your career so far? 

My participation in the latest European action movie project ‘Out for Vengeance” (a Salar Zarza film) where I combined my acting skills with stage combat performance.

What projects do you have coming up? 

I was recently chosen for the main role in the TV series ‘Chasers’, filmed the pilot TV series ‘Playing Dirty’, which is expected to continue in 2017, which I am pretty excited about.

Who would you most like to work with?

I am really proud to have had the opportunity to work alongside such a great actor and performer like Michel Qissi in ‘Out for Vengeance’ and I was delighted to work with a great film director Tekin Girgin in ‘Troy 2’.

What are your plans for the future?

I look forward to continued international success and I look forward to exploring the American film industry and of course, winning an Oscar.

What is your advice to aspiring performers? 

It is never too late to start following your dreams! If it is really yours, the magic will be created straight away. It will never be the perfect time, you just have to wait for the right time and allow you to be yourself. Just take the first step and keep walking ahead.