Interview with Nick Denbeigh — Actor and Martial Artist
Nick Denbeigh is a 25-year old model residing in West Hollywood, California.
How would you introduce yourself to our readers?
Hey everyone! I am Nick Denbeigh, an Actor from Spokane, WA. Professionally I have been acting and modeling the past 6 years. Before that I spent time in the arena football league. Currently I train in Traditional Kung Fu with an emphasis in Northern Styles and weapons. I love to read, train and compete in athletic activities.
When, how and why did you first get involved in the modeling industry?
I first started in Acting and Model in 2008 with a brief role in Bring It On Fight to the Finish and opposite Christina Milian in her music video Us Against The World featuring just me and her. From there I was hooked and still can’t get enough being on set and preparing for roles.
What are your personal and professional goals? Where do you see yourself in five to ten years?
My professional goals are to make films for a global marketplace. I want everything I do to be of the highest quality and memorable. It has to stand the best of time and make people want to view the material over and over. In 5 years I see myself making tent pole action films. Filming 2 studio and 1 indie project every year.
How often are you modeling and what does it usually consist of?
Acting and modeling is my career. I’m actively doing something in that field everyday from researching characters or trends to actual shoots. Right now I’m heading into post on a project entitled ASCENDED MASTERS, which my team and I have put a lot of work into as well as gearing up for fashion week in NYC.
Please tell us about the best and/or worst experiences you’ve had so far in modeling.
The best experience for me is always viewing the finished product. All of this work goes into these things behind the scenes that not too many people see and when it is all said and done the final product is amazing. For instance ASCENDED MASTERS has been in the works for about a year now from the planning, writing, shot list, choreography for the fight scenes, rehearsal to actually shooting and post. Once it is finish it can never be taken away and that is a very special thing.
The worst experience is just the down time. I have to work on something at all times or I get depressed. I love this industry so much that I wouldn’t want to do anything else.
Have you had anything funny, embarrassing or completely out of the ordinary happen during your modeling career?
I did a shoot one time where I had full body removable tattoos all over my body. It took about 15 hours to apply it all and at the end of the day they were getting to remove it all. I’m practically naked in the changing area and one of the producer’s friends came to set and wanted to see the tattooing so I said of course. It turned out her friend was a famous actor that I had watched on TV growing up. It caught me completely off guard but it’s a pretty funny memory I have from that awesome shoot.
Is there anything you would change about the modeling industry if you could?
The industry is constantly evolving. It’s our jobs to embrace the changes and make the most of our opportunities and that is what I try to do.
Do you practice any sports and what do you typically eat? Please elaborate on the importance of nutrition and exercise in your life.
I practice Traditional Kung Fu, play basketball, weight train, bike ride just to name a few. I was recently on the Nike 3 on 3 Basketball tournament at LA Live. I do martial arts choreography for films. Exercise is my life. I have been playing sports since I could walk and martial arts is part of my soul. Nutrition is key to keeping me healthy and fit. I never get sick and bounce back fast from injuries and it all has to do with the rigorous train I put myself through and what I put in my body.
Please share something people don’t know about you.
People don’t know how much I read and study. I am addicted to learning and growing. Pushing myself to perfection and I will make the sacrifices in order to do that.
Would you change anything about yourself?
I wouldn’t change anything. I have been blessed with many talents and gifts and I try to maximize those. If there is something that needs change I address it. I work hard to change those things if there are any. So no there is nothing I would change that I can’t change.
What superpower do you wish you had? Why?
I wish I had the ability to teleport. Sitting in traffic is not my idea of fun especially living in LA. I would love to just be able to instantly be where I need to be. I want to explore different plants and galaxies and being able to teleport there would definitely save a lot of time.
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