Veteran Ghanaian Actor, David Dontoh, has shared the one valuable advice with which young persons who wish to venture into the entertainment industry must follow to succeed.
The Ghanaian actor and television personality who has starred in numerous movies has advised that the first step to succeeding in the industry is to study theatre.
He told Rev. Erskine on the Y Leaderboard Series, “Theatre is the seed of all entertainment. Everything entertainment starts from theatre. We have radio theatre, we have theatre on stage and we have TV theatre and theatre on screen as in film so you realize that theatre cuts across. So, my first advice to the youth is that if you want to really be somebody in the entertainment industry, study theatre very well. This is because that is what will give you the leverage to find your level and to be able to do virtually everything”.
According to him, the movie industry is the leading employer and as such it will be a great opportunity for anyone who wants to develop a “strong career” in the industry.
“Theatre is actually the largest industry. Film for instance employs as many as 207 professionals. The actor is only one. So, you can imagine the size of the industry. It is bigger than any industry. In fact, it is the only industry that employs everybody. They employ accountants, doctors, lawyers, and every other profession. So, it is an industry that presents a lot of opportunities for anyone who is interested in pursing a strong career in that area”.
Meanwhile, David Dontoh has advised the youth not to rush to be noticed in the industry. “Most of the time, people are in a hurry to be seen. Don’t be in a hurry to be seen. if you have to be seen, you will be seen”, he added.
David is one of Ghana’s best known and best-loved actors and TV personalities. Most noteworthy, he has featured in various local and international movies including Beasts of No Nation, The Dead, and The Cursed Ones.
