One of Australia's brightest stars Andrew Guy!

Andrew Guy is an Australian born actor whose involvement in the arts is largely influenced by a personal philanthropic vision. His recent work has raised awareness of self-healing, domestic violence and depression. He says he enjoys ‘the craft’ as a way to connect, inspire and be a living-breathing example of a human in the best and worst ways one can. Andrew was first introduced to drama during his school days; as early, as age 9. From there, there was no looking back for Andrew. He continued into high school and even branched out into more creative elements. Andy, as he is fondly called, studied at both the National Institute of Dramatic Arts (NIDA) and the Actors Centre Australia understanding the different methodologies and practices.

Andy has also trained with the Susan Batson Studios New York, The SITI Theatre Company New York, The Larry Moss Studios LA, the Actors Centre Australia, and the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. Prior to this, he attained a Bachelor of Arts from the University of Technology, Sydney. He is quite excited about an upcoming role with a film partner and friend of his, Pearl Tan. He says it is his favorite role so far; something similar to the ‘Law and Order’ style of drama. He is playing the lead in the short film called “Why is it pink?” It is a film tackling youth pressures and influence in western society today.

He will also be performing the lead role of Carl in the Baltimore Waltz by Paula Vogel later this year in Sydney Directed by Guy Birks. This will be followed by a solo show in creation with the director Tanya Taylor Rubenstein in Santa Fe, New Mexico, named ‘Andrew from Oz’. This is a self-devised comical portrayal of the life of a character otherwise known as ‘The Notorious Mr Guy’, which will be toured across the USA in 2014. Andrew’s biggest inspirations include Michael J Fox namely, Angelia Jolie and Eric Bogosian. He says he admires their versatility, intelligence and creativity. His ideal co-star is Hilary Swank who he says is a very talented actress and he would be humbled to perform alongside her. Andrew chooses to quote Confucius as a parting shot advice to aspiring performers “It does not matter how slowly or fast you go, so long as you never stop” This, he believes, is the key to success.