The famous actress Erica Fernandes recently, in an honest disclosure, took us down her road to stardom. She told us her stories of obstacles she faced while making this huge career move in her industry, from television to movies. She recognized the struggles of people like her in getting a share of the light. Her account brings into the picture the problems young artists face to find a space for themselves.
The actress, Erica Fernandes refused to sit in the corner and let the crisis befall her career as she spoke to Galatta India about all those factors which affected the opportunities. Nevertheless, she also focused on a controversial subject, nepotism, which deprives talent of expression despite its resilience. Looking at Erica Fernandes said that the casting of roles in the industry sometimes led to missed trends, which means that roles were given to undeserving talents, favored ones, or relatives of big figures in the industry for connection-based reasons.
Triggering a flashback, a specific incident from her participation in one South Indian film industry, Erica Fernandes write down a despicable quotation. This happens only after her 2-3 days of shooting, when she comes to know through media reports about her replacement with a known face. These types of incidents not only make you aware of the harsh realities of the industry but also depict that these are much more difficult struggles than you think that every outsider goes through while trying to make a career in the industry.
Apart from nepotism, Erica Fernandes also shed light on another issue that affected her deeply: evening the feel of societal norms around physical looks. The actress portrayed her own experience when she recklessly spoke about the body shaming comments she had received in the past and how their psychology messed with her self-esteem. Despite the painful rejection, the size of her scars didn’t weigh her down, and instead, the industry became a stomping ground where she could stand toe to toe with the world on the ground of her choosing.
Through the transition from movie to television, Erica Fernandes remained focused on her work as she usually did and finding more interesting stories to tell and playing different kind of characters. She was of in utmost importance to her regardless of the medium and the unique nature and beauty of the art was what mattered to her above all. An underlying tenet of the artist’s persona is her conviction that the essence of the performances, regardless of the platform and format, defines her as the performer and creator.
The unmasking of Erica Fernandes’ truth is an insight into the inner workings of the acting industry, in which many kindred aspiring stars face similar issues. Her story is the embodiment of the duet of ‘perseverance and resilience’ and ‘pursuit of dreams’ in spite of the odds of the formidable challenges.
