Exposing The Story of My Past as An Actor in Asia

Summary

The video tells the story of a young man who grew up wanting to be a YouTuber. After failing to achieve this dream, he went to China to study and become an actor instead. He worked extremely hard but faced many challenges and setbacks, including struggling with the Chinese language and being too tall for most roles. Although he failed to make it as an actor, the experience made him jaded and temporarily lose hope and faith. He realized the toxic environment he was in and returned to Canada, vowing to never make the same mistakes again. The story reminds viewers to remain optimistic in the face of hardship, as good things come to those who persevere.

Takeaways

• 😀 He originally wanted to become a YouTuber in high school but wasn't successful
• 😟 He went to China to study and try to become an actor despite not being fluent in Chinese
• 🎭 He struggled with acting roles due to his height but gradually got small roles
• 🚌 A random lady recruited him and his roommate to audition for a talent competition
• 🕺 He intensely trained dancing and singing for a month to prepare for the final audition
• 😅 His final performance was still bad and only his roommate advanced in the competition
• 😔 He became jaded and went through a phase of 'degeneracy' and partying
• 😌 He realized he was in a toxic environment and moved back to Canada
• 💡 He learned to not give up hope and be ready for future opportunities
• 😊 He eventually achieved his original dream of becoming a YouTuber

Q & A

What was the person's original dream before pursuing acting?

His original dream was to become a YouTuber. He made over 100 videos in high school but did not achieve success at that time.

Why did the person decide to study in China?

His dad worked full time in China and suggested he study there since he did not know what else to pursue after failing to become a YouTuber.

What challenges did the person face with acting in China?

He struggled with reading and writing Chinese and had to quickly learn the language. His height was also an issue as he would tower over female co-stars.

How did the person and his roommate get the audition for Produce 101?

A random lady approached them and offered them the audition opportunity. They went to the audition site but were not prepared to perform.

Why did the person become disillusioned after his roommate made Produce 101?

He felt he had worked much harder than his roommate but did not achieve success. This made him bitter and caused him to lose motivation.

What happened during the person's 'degeneracy' phase?

He partied more, worked less hard, and got involved in toxic environments. He thought he was networking but realized it was unfulfilling.

What realization did the person have on his flight back to Canada?

He realized that setbacks should not make you lose hope. You have to keep working hard and preparing for the next opportunity.

What does the person's story illustrate about life?

It shows how life can work in unexpected ways. Despite failures, he ended up living his original dream of becoming a YouTuber.

What advice does the person give to his viewers?

He advises viewers facing difficulties not to lose optimism. Good things will come if you prepare yourself and don't give up hope.

How might the person's career evolve going forward?

He says "who knows what happens next" indicating his career direction is still uncertain. There are likely more opportunities ahead.