Today we’d like to introduce you to Lamarie Flo.
Lamarie, we appreciate you taking the time to share your story with us today. Where does your story begin?
I’m 19 and I’m Black and Guatemalan. I’ve been acting since I was 4 years old, and it’s something I’ve always wanted to do for the rest of my life. I’ve always felt a strong connection to storytelling and being able to step into different characters, and over time it just became something I knew I wanted to build my future around.
Growing up, I also played a lot of sports. I played soccer most of my life, but I had to stop after I broke my arm and was eventually kicked off my team. That experience was really tough at the time, and I sometimes wish I had been able to continue, but it also taught me a lesson early on about not letting other people control my destiny or define my path. In high school, I played basketball and ran track, and when I went to Clark Atlanta University, I continued running track while adjusting to college life and everything that comes with it.
College really made me realize you have to take matters into your own hands. Nobody is going to just hand you opportunities, especially in the entertainment industry. You have to go after what you want, even when you don’t have everything figured out yet. It also made me understand that imposter syndrome is real. You can be in rooms you once dreamed of and still doubt yourself, but you learn that you have to push through that feeling and keep going anyway.
Right now, I’m focused on building my acting career. It’s not easy, especially in Atlanta, and in the acting world, you hear a lot of “no’s” before you get a “yes.” But I’ve learned to not let rejection stop me. Instead, I use it as motivation to keep improving, stay consistent, and trust that every step is part of the process. To gain more experience and understanding of the industry, I’ve also been doing production work to learn the behind-the-scenes side of things and become a more well-rounded artist.
I’ve done several commercials, short films, and I’m a cast member on REACT on YouTube. At the end of the day, I’m just trying to keep growing, become the best actor I can be, and make it in the entertainment industry on my own terms while continuing to bet on myself.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
No, it hasn’t been a smooth road at all.
One of the biggest struggles has been dealing with comparison, seeing people my age start to succeed in the things I want to do and wondering why it’s not happening for me yet. It can make you question yourself and think, “why not me?”
I also sometimes think about soccer and wonder if I should’ve stuck with it longer. Since I had to stop, and sports didn’t take me as far as I hoped, it’s been an adjustment letting go of that path and figuring out a new one.
On top of that, balancing acting, school, and work has been really difficult. Especially being in college without scholarships, it puts a lot of pressure on me financially and mentally. It can feel overwhelming at times trying to manage everything at once.
But even with all of that, I’m still pushing forward and learning how to keep going no matter what.
As you know, we’re big fans of you and your work. For our readers who might not be as familiar what can you tell them about what you do?
I’m an actor, and I recently started getting into modeling about a month ago as well. My most notable work includes Nike commercials, a short film on HBO for Malaki’s submission of Project Greenlight Season 2, and I’ve also worked as a background actor on the A Different World reboot. I’m also an official cast member of REACT on YouTube.
Outside of that, I create my own content as a YouTuber on my channel FloSteady, where I post gaming content, vlogs, and behind-the-scenes looks at set life. I’m also starting a new Instagram series called AUC Connect, where I go around to college students, play Connect 4 with them, and help them network or promote their businesses.
What I’m most proud of is that I haven’t given up, even when things got uncertain or discouraging. I made a big decision early on to bet on myself and leave Los Angeles and not go to my dream school that I got accepted to, the University of Southern California (USC), the mecca of acting, to come to Atlanta and start fresh with no family out here and no guaranteed path. That wasn’t easy at all, especially seeing how competitive the industry is, but I did it because I knew I wanted to build something on my own terms. For me, it’s not just about landing roles, it’s about growth, discipline, and proving to myself that I can keep going no matter what. Every project I’ve been part of, whether it’s commercials, student films, background work, or digital content, has been a step forward in that process.
What sets me apart is my mindset and how I move. I wake up, eat, sleep, and dream about acting. I’ve learned to keep going no matter how many “no’s” come my way, because in this industry, rejection is normal—it’s part of it. Instead of letting that stop me, I use it as motivation to improve and stay consistent. I also don’t wait around for opportunities to come to me. I create my own lane through my content, my YouTube channel, and my new series AUC Connect, where I’m actively building connections and giving other students a platform while also growing my own network. I’ve realized that success in entertainment isn’t just about talent, it’s about persistence, adaptability, and how willing you are to keep showing up even when it’s hard.
We all have a different way of looking at and defining success. How do you define success?
I define success as becoming the best version of myself while doing what I love and staying true to who I am.
For me, it’s not just about fame or money, it’s about growth, consistency, progress, and presence. Success is being able to look back and see that I didn’t give up, even when things were hard or uncertain. It’s about putting in the work every day, improving my craft, and creating opportunities instead of waiting for them.
I also see success as impact. Being able to inspire people who come from similar backgrounds or situations and show them that it’s possible to keep going. At the end of the day, success is knowing I stayed dedicated to my purpose and built something I can be proud of. So when I hold up that Oscar award. I can proudly say “I did it”
Contact Info:
- Website: https://app.castingnetworks.com/talent/public-profile/8e23de9e-2ec8-11ec-af9e-1519ea9adf58
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gottaluv.flo/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100069280074245
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaydenflowers
- Twitter: https://x.com/Jayy2Blessed
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@FloSteady
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