‘‘ I did everything I could. I kept taking the risk and hoping that it would pay off. It was difficult for a few years, but it’s starting to get good’’
enough time to prepare for his roles, and to take good care of himself in order to stay healthy. ‘‘I’ve had some good breaks in between and I keep my friends and family close to me,’’ he expresses. ‘‘But ultimately it’s just the best thing ever to be busy and get to work on these projects, I don’t take it for granted at all!’’ When recalling the challenges he has had to face in his career so far, he reports having to support himself in the early years. ‘‘While you are pursuing this, it’s not always easy to find a job that lets you have the flexibility and freedom to be able to go audition and take spontaneous trips,’’ he explains. ‘‘So I did everything I could. I kept taking the risk and hoping that it would pay off. It was difficult for a few years, but it’s starting to get good!’’ ” To get through those difficult years, the actor could still count on his undying love for acting to push him and motivate
him. ‘‘The people that I work with and the experiences that I had motivate me,’’ he tells. ‘‘Also, the things that I watch in my off-time inspire me, I love discovering new actors and filmmakers that I would be thrilled to work and collaborate with.’’ Along with his career goals, Jake reveals that he would love to explore the production side of the industry. As he started producing films before he was acting, he is willing today to use the resources he gained and find stories that he wants to tell. Besides acting, the actor describes himself as a simple guy. ‘‘I try to get outside, and go on hikes and hang out with my friends and family,’’ he says. ‘‘I just love hanging out with my girlfriend, and taking our little puppy to the park.’’ To conclude our chat, Jake lets us know a piece of advice that he would have loved to give to his younger self. ‘‘I would tell him to relax and just keep pushing. Have fun along the way, just enjoy the process!’’
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