Inside Story - Actor



Ali

Age Range
46-55

Countries of Work
UK

Study and Career History
Education: University Graduate (1974) Higher School of Journalism& Broadcasting.

Work Experience: 1965-1980 at Turkish State Radio & TV as child actor, presenter, playwright & script writer at Manajans Advertising Co., music producer at Grafson, Yanki and Atlantic Records (USA), Leading actor at The State Theatre in 1978-1980 for children & adults, voice over & script speaker at radio/TV commercials, feature films-TV programmes (TRT), actor in commercials and feature films. 1980-1995 In England (London based Video Productions Ltd Company Director BMV) Also TV cameraman-editor-producer at Mc Cann & Perfect Pictures & TVM/voice over & interpreter at various international agencies & hospitals (Harley Street), founder-managing director-newscaster-lecturer of Hit Station Number one fm radio & TV on satellite transmission for Turkey. Lecturer for media at Harrow College. 1995-1998 Coordinator at Energy-Echo fm/IT-Digital news room coordinator and programme founder at Power fm-Producer at Channel ETV(in Istanbul), free-lance radio & TV expert for many broadcast companies in Turkey. 1998-2002 Freelance lecturer for Radio & TV / Satellite & Internet Broadcasting, voice Coach (Trained in RSC) English, effective speaking & body language (in N. Ireland and Netherlands). 2002-present Internet Broadcaster & Interpreter at European Data Collection Centre. Associated: Provisional EQUITY British Actors Association. Social Member of Turkish Armed Forces.

How long have you been doing the job?
Started as a Child Actor.

Did you decide on your career path or did it all happen by accident?
It all happened by accident.

How did you get your "Glamour Job" ?
Something I have wanted to do since I was a child.

What does the job involve?
Acting

Describe a typical day at work.
8-7 working.

What do you like most about the job?
You become someone else.

What don’t you like about your job – if anything?
There is nothing I don't like.

During your teenage years did you have much vocational guidance from school, university, family or friends? What was your biggest influence?
I was a self creative person.

If you took end of school examinations did you get exam results you were happy with from your education?
I was happy with my exam results.

Do you think that what you studied in school or in your further education was right for the career you are in now? Any regrets?
No regrets.

Have you taken further studies since leaving secondary or tertiary school. If yes, what did you study and why did you decide you needed more qualifications?
Please see above.

What was your first job?
Child Actor.

What has been your most bizarre or challenging job to date?
Cameraman.

What is your ultimate goal.... is this it, or do you have a pinnacle you have yet to reach?
No goals as of yet.

What are your top tips for personal success?
If you are good at what you are doing you can earn your living.

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