By Ashleigh Fields, AFRO Assistant Editor, afields@afro.com
Because the Halloween vacation approaches, D.C. native George Curtis is stepping out of his shell right into a surprising and suspenseful season as he vies to turn into the following “Face of Horror.” The multifaceted artistic has passionately blazed a path for himself as an achieved actor and movie aficionado.
“There’s no place like D.C. It’s stuffed with a lot unrecognized expertise. My aim is to let my gentle shine brightly and assist encourage others as they arrive involved with me.” stated Curtis. “I’ve finished many stage performs, motion pictures on Netflix together with sequence and a few work as a background additional.”
Curtis shined as a performer within the Home of Playing cards stage play and widespread musicals akin to Annie, Shrek and the Wizard of Oz within the D.C. space, the place he was triple casted.
His dramatic debut on a movie set earned him a credit score on the solid of the 2020 thriller sequence Messiah. As he competes within the Face of Horror competitors, his experiences on and off digital camera have helped him acquire the arrogance to compete for a variety in Rue Journal.
“I’m excited to share my expertise with the world and I’m one step away from stardom,” stated Curtis. “I came upon concerning the competitors by way of social media and I stated ‘let me go forward and shoot my shot.’”
The Face of Horror competitors topped its first winner, Megan Higby simply final yr. In 2023, they’ve considerably kicked up the prize choices by guaranteeing $13,000 to this yr’s entrance runner along with a photograph shoot with Kane Hodder who performed Jason Vorhees in Friday the thirteenth.
Jason is Curtis’ favourite film character and horror is the film class he adores most. It’s a beloved custom he hopes to go on.
“I’m anticipating to have a child lady subsequent yr in 2024. My daughter will probably be nicely taken care of and given the chance to be uncovered to horror rising up,” stated Curtis. “This will probably be an honor being the #FaceOFHorrorCurtis. A basic and frightful awarded token.”
The founders boast not solely about eerie surprises for rivals but additionally promote members development by way of unique workshops led by particular results make-up artist Gabe Bartalos, visionary filmmaker/author Adam Inexperienced, composer Rocky Grey and actress Geretta Giancarlo who will assist them uncover the strategy behind the thriller of horror.
There will probably be a sequence of rounds up till Nov. 9 and the general public selection winner will probably be introduced on Nov. 17. Those that are involved in studying extra concerning the competitors can go to faceofhorror.org and vote for Curtis right here.
“It is a blessing to be a part of an iconic second in historical past,” Curtis shared, “I’ve what it takes to get by way of till the tip. I’m prepared for the fright.”
