Actors and acting as a profession have come a long way over the years. Acting was not formerly seen as a respectable profession, and few, if any, educated and well-off people selected it as a vocation. However, times have changed, and acting is now a highly respected profession, just like any other, with colleges and organizations dedicated to training aspiring actors to become skilled in their craft. Different types of performers choose to experiment with a variety of parts, while others prefer to specialize in a specific genre of acting, such as comedy, horror, or romance.
That being said, there’s quite a lot of people trying to penetrate into the entertainment industry. An in the midst of it all, there are some young celebrities you should know about who have worked immensely hard and are finally getting the recognition and acknowledgement that they deserve. Let’s take a look at the list of top 6 rising stars and appreciate them along the way!
Zazie Beetz
Zazie Beetz is a German-born American actress. Since she was a child, Zazie has been performing in neighborhood theatres and on local stages. She discovered her passion for acting in elementary school and has been acting ever since. She is best recognized for her role as Vanessa in Atlanta for which she was also nominated for Emmy Awards in the supporting actress category in 2018.
Harris Dickinson
Harris Dickinson is a London-based actor, writer, and director. His love of performing began when he was a student at Raw Academy. He is most recognized for his role in the drama, Beach Rats, for which he received an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead. Since then, he has acted in the films Maleficent: Mistress of Evil and Matthias & Maxime, as well as playing John Paul Getty III in the FX drama series Trust.
Lambert Houston
Lambert Houston is a mixed Asian-American actor and a filmmaker from the United States. He has been active in the industry for the past 7 years and has extensive experience. He played a supporting role in the blockbuster film ‘Hello Mr. Billionaire,’ which smashed multiple box office records and went on to become one of the biggest grossing films worldwide. Lambert has also played prominent supporting roles in some top hit comedy dramas and films such as ‘Cupid’s Kitchen’ and ‘Dating in the Kitchen’. Currently, he is acting in the lead roles in the movies, ‘Resurrection Factor’, ‘After Midnight’, and ‘Lockbox’, all of which are soon to be released. Not only this, he also practices martial arts and is trilingual, speaking English, German, and Mandarin.
Toheeb Jimoh
Toheeb Jimoh is an actor from England known for his roles in Ted Lasso as Sam Obisanya and Anthony Walker in which he played a victim of a racist attack. Jimoh was also named Breakthrough Artist of the Year at the Critics Choice Association’s Celebration of Black Cinema & Television.
Ronny Chieng
Ronny Chieng is a Malaysian-born Chinese comedian and actor who grew up in New Hampshire and Singapore. He began doing stand-up comedy in 2009, after graduating from The University of Melbourne. From 2012 to 2016, almost every year, he has appeared at the prestigious Montreal Just for Laughs Comedy Festival, where he received critical acclaim. Comedians and talent scouts recognized him there, and they helped him begin sold-out stand-up tours.
Ana de Armas
Ana de Armas was born in Cuba and began her studies at the National Theatre School of Havana when she was 14 years old. Una rose de Francia, her debut film, was made when she was just 16 years old. She has appeared in several films such as Hands of Stone, War Dogs, and Blade Runner.
A career in acting necessitates dedication, patience, and perseverance. Despite the glamour of the profession, the path to success is typically long and challenging. Things are rarely as simple as they appear. The great majority of actors never get to the level of “stardom.” In fact, the vast majority of performers – more than 90% – are unable to obtain sufficient work to support themselves. There are always far too many actors vying for a limited number of roles. But these top rising stars have made it past all the hurdles. From supporting to leading roles, these young celebrities are making waves in the industry for their talent and awesome skills.
