Marsai Martin

I would always thank my parents in everything I do because they sacrificed everything for me to do what I love.

I would say I was, I guess, a toddler when I actually found my passion because, when I was little, I used to mimic all these movies and sing all this music that you wouldn't think a toddler would know. I would think my passion just started there, and it just grew with me.

If it is something that you are interested in, and it is your passion, then tell your friends, because help is the best thing. If you stay confident, it will happen.

I've always been interested in directing, writing, and producing, so when I went behind the scenes, it was like a whole new world that I got to experience.

The majority of my time working is with adults, so I have 'experience' without experiencing it.

We need more of those characters that lead by example for people coming up next to us.

Comedy is one of my favorites, but I also want to get into drama and sci-fi.

You're gonna get a lot of nos more than yeses, but you have to find the right people who trust in you and believe in you and will continue to work with you because you've got potential.

I would watch movies and listen to music that you wouldn't think a child would listen to.

It just runs through my family, to be honest. I come from a very big musical, entertainment background.

I just want to keep making my family proud.

Even in reality shows, how they look at black women like they're the monsters - snatching wigs, and weaves and wigs, weaves and wigs, basically, and throwing water and stuff. That's how people see us often, as we are the enemies of things. I wanted to change that because that's not a good example.