Anuar Nurpeisov is a young and up-and-coming successful actor from Kazakhstan, with numerous perspective projects in the works. He has starred in popular television series. In addition he had a leading role in a recent featured film; and just finished his third movie as a supporting actor. He is an active Internet blogger and influencer. Through his written work he promotes cultural and intellectual development of the country. Anuar likes to interview various cultural leaders and continues to engage in many networking projects. Moomkin.com will not be surprised to see Anuar as one of the country’s cultural leaders in his gleaming future.
Q: Do you think the education you’ve invested in helped you on the road to success?
Undoubtedly, the education helped me to define my overall individuality. I can’t necessarily say that I was taught acting through the academics. Nevertheless, studying at the university, I have received tremendous support from the School’s Dean, who provided me numerous opportunities to participate in very important and creative college initiatives. I was offered a platform that gave me an opportunity to work and discover my strengths, talents and interests. I have organized shows for KVN (literal translation ‘Club for Humorous and Witty,’ impromptu on-stage comic show); a variety of other staged activities and shows. These opportunities created a foundation for my acting career; enhanced my crafted skills. Undoubtedly, if I did not go to KBTU or any other college, I would not have reached even the minimum of the achievements that I have reached up to now.
Q: Are you planning to continue your education? Have you thought of going abroad for your further education?
Certainly, I have been offered to join New York’s Academy of Art for 2 years; however, a number of circumstances have kept me here, in Kazakhstan. First, I am trying to build a solid foundation here. I will continue to learn even when I am 40 and more!
Q: What was the “breaking point” in your career that made you decide to pursue your career?
During my freshmen year of college, I was approached in a hallway by one of the leaders of our class and got invited to participate in KVN (aka impromptu comic club). This was the breaking-point in my acting career. Since then, I have starred in the TV series “Brothers;” in the featured “The Tale Of Pink Hare”as a leading role; and in another most recent featured film “Home Sweet Home,” as a supporting role.
Q: Were there obstacles that you had to overcome in order to get where you are now? How did you overcome failure?
Certainly, I had obstacles in my life! And I am grateful to be living my life. I have been through virtually everything: hardships and disappointments, and almost empty pockets. As played this saying is, it is however very true – what doesn’t break me, will make me stronger! Indeed, this saying has a great energy and a living truth. As far as those obstacles concern — mainly they came from those who didn’t believe in me, negatively criticized me, and told me that I act inappropriately. On the other hand, if it were not for these naysayers I may not have been where I am today. The more success one achieves, the more critics one attracts. I always try to find positive sides in a negativity.
Q: Can you tell us of an interesting story from your professional life?
I had a rather interesting incident in my life. I had a challenge to get admitted to college on a scholarship. I managed to put it together and proved to myself that I could do it; it made me work so much harder! The admission process was extremely competitive. A scholarship was an unachievable dream even for the best students in the country. I had to get this scholarship, or else I wouldn’t have been able to pursue my education in Almaty city. I needed that scholarship not because it was prestigious, but because it was the only way I could pursue my higher education degree. Times were hard and my family could not afford sending me to another more expensive city to study. I am from Karaganda-city myself. This one particular naysayer kept telling me not to build any castles in the sky; and that it was unrealistic for me to study in Almaty. I persevered and proved not only to that discouraging person, but also to myself that if I truly wanted something, I can achieve it through my hard work. And I did, I got accepted, I received a scholarship, and exceeded my parents’ expectations.
Q: Do you consider yourself a professional actor?
I do not consider myself a professional. I believe that any professional would never say that he/she is a professional, and knows his job from A to Z. I am just a human who lives and learns something new every day. I cannot call myself a professional for two reasons. First, I have no acting education to say that I am a professional actor. And secondly, I think that there is so much more to constantly learn in acting that I will always be learning something new.
Q: Since you have so many fans and followers, do you consider yourself a celebrity?
I do not like to call myself a celebrity because a celebrity is someone who is impossible to reach. I try to have people perceive me as an ordinary person and not as a celebrity. Relationships are very important to me and I always try to make myself available to those who are trying to reach me. I am may be becoming a little more recognizable in public, a little more famous because I am in this industry, but I do not consider myself a star or celebrity.
Q: As a young professional, what were some of the mistakes that you’ve made and what have you learnt from them?
As for the mistakes, I am extremely critical of my own professional work. Watching my first job in “Brothers” I have found a lot of moments where I could have fixed something. Unfortunately, it was too late because the camera had already captured them. As I mentioned previously, I continue to learn everyday and I try to learn from my mistakes. I’ve learned from the first film and because of that I think I made fewer mistakes in my second film “The Tale Of Pink Hare” and it was easier to work too.
Q: How do you measure success? Do you consider yourself successful?
Success could have a very broad definition. It could be on professional, personal, and even material levels. You could have success today but maybe not tomorrow. Currently if we talk about my acting career, I could say that I have two successful featured films that are popular among Kazakh youth. Any beginning actor would consider it a success. I just started my acting career and already believe that the first steps towards my professional success have been made. With a regard to a personal life, I believe finding a lifelong companion is also a success. I have not found her yet; therefore I am still unsuccessful in my personal life. How do I measure success? It is when you are not embarrassed of yourself and your achievements during college reunions.
Q: What is one advice that you can offer to your readers?
O: Despite the criticisms and doubts continue to trust yourself – this will lead you to success. Never lose faith in yourself! Believing is the key that guides us through life.
Q: What do you do for fun?
Honestly, I spend my free time inside acting studios working on various acting projects. My work is my vacation and I enjoy it full-heartedly. There are times when I want to relax and do nothing. Work hard — play hard! When I have those free moments I spend them in variety of ways: from being horizontal, to playing paintball, and even skydiving, going to movies or clubs with my friends.
Q: The characters you played in your first 2 movies seem to be very similar. Do you personally have anything in common with them?
Of course, I think any actor gives a piece of himself/herself to the character. But the most important quality of an actor is to recreate all of his internal principles, outlooks and perceptions, in order to match the requirements of a script. Yes, I have something in common with each of the two characters. Similar to the first character in “Brothers” television series, I am a patriot, I love my homeland, my parents, and consider myself a great Samaritan. As for the second character Erlan, we share similar destinies. Just like my character, I moved from another city, Karaganda, and had to get used to new people in a bigger city, and at times I faced identity crisis.
Q: Aside from your work, what else do you do?
I keep myself busy with innovational and social projects that develop and promote my country. I believe that these initiatives could help our country get recognized on a global scale.
Q: What is your favorite 1) gadget(s), 2) software(s), 3) website(s) that makes your life easier and more productive?
I am addicted to Apple Macintosh products! I am also active on social media sites, like Vkontakte, Facebook, Twitter and Yourvision.
Ways to Connect with you:
Facebook: Ануар Нурпеисов
Twitter:@anuar_nurpeisov
Vkontakte: anuar_nurpeissov
Yourvision: nurpeisov
From: http://ping.fm/wDYIa
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