Actor and TikToker, Jonathan Peter; There is No Place too Far to Follow Your Dreams

(Last Updated On: February 16, 2021)

Actor, TikToker and South African native, Jonathan Peter, traveled to the other side of the world just to pursue his dream. That in and of itself should encourage us all to strive a little more and work a little harder (well really a lot harder) to reach our goals and to make our dreams come true. We should all be inspired. I am.

Hello Jonathan! We hope you are safe and well during these unprecedented times. Thanks so much for taking the time to speak to us and giving us a chance to learn more about you. We know you were born in Pretoria, South Africa. How long did you live there? What are some of your fondest memories of growing up there?

“I lived in South Africa for nineteen years. One of my favorite memories is going to Gold Reef City theme park all the time as a kid. I think that’s where my fear of heights came from. One second I was a courageous kid ready to take on the world and the next one I was looking down from the top of a ride with the most fear I’d ever had in my life.”

I mean. Theme park rides are the greatest rush and the greatest “what am I doing?” fun moments a child (and adults) can have. We are sure that is only the tip of the greatest memories iceberg of growing up in South Africa. When and why did you move to the States?

“I moved to the States over a year ago to further my acting career. South Africa has an acting industry too. But I felt like if I was going to act full time, I would do it while competing with the best actors around the world and living in Hollywood, which is the capital of the industry.”

Who can argue with that? If you want to further your acting career, Hollywood is the place to be. How have things been going so far since you made the move?

“I began by taking a commercial’s acting course. After that, I had a showcase in front of talent managers and since then I’ve learned so much. Everything went uphill from there. I got a call back in my first Hollywood audition which was unbelievable at the time. More opportunities started coming in from that point. I started auditioning and was cast in some really great short films.”

It sounds like you are off to a really great start! So, a two-part question. You felt Hollywood was the place you needed to be. Who were some of the actors that you looked at and said I want to do that? And in addition to them if you could work with three other people who would they be?

“There are many but to name a couple; Aubrey Joseph from Marvels Cloak & Dagger and Denzel Washington. I aim to be where they are currently in their careers. Aubrey was fortunate enough to get such a big break at a young age but I like Denzel’s longevity. 

And I would love to work with Kevin Hart, Vanessa Hudgens, and Donald Sutherland.”

You started out in short films. What are you doing now?

“Right now, I’m working on my own internet Christian based series, Christian Boy. It is about some of the struggles that teenage/youth Christians have. It’s been a great way to show other young Christians that we all go through the same struggles. As of today, the series has one million views. I also just finished filming a quarantine short film, Poison Ivy, which was very unique. Scripts were emailed to the cast and we filmed our respective scenes from home. I don’t recall a production that has been done like this before.”

Both projects sound great! And from the looks of things, it is safe to say that you want to do more than acting as it relates to the industry.

“I have my eyes set on directing for sure. When you’re directing you have complete control of how you want the project to come out. I have a lot of untold stories that I want to share with the world.” 

Yes, tell your stories. There is someone who needs to hear them. What are some of your other long-term career goals?

“My biggest goal and dream is to receive an Oscar and an Emmy.  I’d also love to star in a Marvel movie as the main character.”

We look forward to seeing you on the big screen and accepting an Oscar and an Emmy and say, “We interviewed him!”

More about Johnathan:

-It’s been a hard workday. What’s the first thing you do when you get home?

“Have a cold shower and relax on the balcony.”

-Your favorite sport football, basketball, golf, tennis or something else?

“My favorite football team is the Patriots. My favorite tennis player is Nick Kyrgios. My favorite soccer team is Crystal Palace (Best team in Europe.)”

  -The last five artists you played on your music playlist?

 “NF, Witt Lowry, Machine Gun Kelly, Eminem, and Carly Underwood.”

– Describe the perfect non-work day.

“Sitting on Malibu beach with a glass of lemonade in my hand while enjoying the view of the ocean.”

-What is something people would be surprised to learn about you?

“I used to sing.”

Thanks so much for the interview, Jonathan!

Check out Christian Boy and Poison Ivy!

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