Although he is not well known yet, it's only a matter of time before up and coming actor Craig Edwards will make his mark soon enough in the acting world and a huge mark that will be after the release of his short films.
Craig was born on 12th March 1993 in the West Midlands, England. He is 5' 7" with black hair and brown eyes.
He started out as a model. But decided this wasn't for him as his "heart was never really with it." A family friend suggested he should give acting a go and Craig was hooked. "I love it. It's become my passion." He definitely has the looks for modelling so choosing to go into the acting profession would have been easy. Many actors have started out this way, just like Jensen Ackles. Modelling stands you in good stead for appearing in front of the camera for hours upon end.
Other passions of his include sports in the realm of football, F1, staying in shape at the gym, which includes a late-night session, sometimes, as well as martial arts and chess. he's a stickler for socializing as he loves meeting his friends for a good old natter. Oh his recent mishap with a towel in front of the postwoman must have been something to write home about! There's a lesson here: Never answer your door in a towel!
A guys got to have a role model, or two, as do we all, someone who inspires and in Craig's case this is actor and humanitarian, Ian Somerhalder. Craig has been likened to Ian in terms of looks and hey they both play vampires in their respective careers. On Ian, Craig feels, he's "a huge inspiration of mine. I like how versatile he is as an actor and my goal is to work to that!" That's no mean feat, we all need to start somewhere and Ian is a great inspiration to have, being done-to-earth, caring and someone who has achieved so much in his 34 years. In fact Craig was mistaken for Ian Somerhalder at the traffic lights once when a guy asked him if, "he enjoyed kissing Nina Dobrev?" As well as the woman at the supermarket check out asking if he's related to Ian.
He doesn't believe you need an "acting degree" or necessarily have attended Drama School. "Talent and flare are what matters. I personally think a degree won't 'make you.'" Which would be good advice for anyone either starting out or thinking about a career in acting.
Craig will be in The Summoning described as a 'supernatural horror.' It's about "four guys who manage to evoke the devil" and then there's hell to pay. Filmed on the East Coast of England, and Norwich, it aims to be "a mixture of pure atmosphere and psychology." The Summoning will be about 30 minutes in length. Craig also serves as co-producer on this. He filmed a short called Revelations last December. As well as another short film entitled Chasing Dad by Gareth Askew. The Summoning will be followed by a 'film' series all about vampires called Blood Lust which films this 2013, in which Craig removes his shirt an awful lot. That'll make many run to their screens screaming when it's out!
He is a fan of TV shows such as Spartacus, The Walking Dead, Supernatural, can picture Craig as a vampire in this show! As well as actors Al Pacino and James Caan. Music-wise he's into Frank Sinatra, AC/DC, Michael Jackson, Guns 'n' Roses, Jet, Scorpion, Linkin Park, such a varied choice. Fave food apparently seems to be bacon sandwiches or just plain bacon.
Craig is someone who is down-to-earth, easy going and caring. He is grateful to his family and friends for being his inspirations also and for getting him this far, without them he doesn't think he would have achieved his goals and is also grateful to his fans. Of which he has many, an entire fan support network on his Twitter you could say. Craig stay as sweet as you are and he certainly won't forget his fans when he's at the top of his profession.
He thanked his fans several times over on his Twitter and is so immensely dedicated to answering Tweets personally and isn't used to filming or signing autographs, but it's a "dream come true."
He also has a great sense of humour which is also abundant in his Tweets.
Craig hopes to live in the US one day. Sure he'll get there. Besides he deserves to be cast as an awesome vampire in Supernatural!! He'll have enough practice for it.
Craig is certainly one actor to watch out for and will be someone who will make an impact on the acting world in no time. One day Craig will be an inspiration to a lot of people. You could say he is one now with his determination to get his acting career off the ground. A positive influence on us all.
One of his own personal quotes: "Always follow your dreams before they become your nightmares of regrets and missed opportunities."
Wise words to live by and aspire to from one still so young!
@Craigedwards93
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