Who are you for those who don’t know?
Hello my name is Randall Holloway, and I am originally from Milwaukee Wisconsin the Home of the Brew. I have five older brothers and I am the youngest of the tribe. My brothers had a major influence in my life. When people see strong and educated black men standing together in numbers that is the most powerful image that can be displayed to the world.
Randall Holloway
Do you know anything about your ancestors?
That is a great question. Our family definitely comes from West Africa. I have got a little bit of European blood, but I would have to dig a little deeper.
“When people see strong and educated black men standing together in numbers that is the most powerful image that can be displayed to the world.”
How did you become a Filmmaker?
When I was younger, I was always writing stories and scripts and “doing it the Holloway ”. Since coming to New York I have been acting and partnered with Bric TV Harlem Fusion Studio. That led to being a producing handling tasks like location scouting, social media management, casting and now I am one of the executive producers of the Curvy Girls Rock Series
Harlem Fusion Studios is a Production Company that was created by Shakesha Williams with the mission to tell honest stories to voice of the voiceless. So we are not afraid to push the envelope. Like Nina Simone said in an interview back in the day; “An artist’s job is to reflect the times.” So if we are not creating conversations with our art than what are we doing?
How long have you been acting?
Watch Randalls acting skills.
My parents started me off in the performing arts so I have been playing characters my entire life. I am currently developing my website, but if you follow me on instagram @itsrandallholloway and look up my name up on IMDB that will give you access a lot of my upcoming projects.
One of the shows I am currently in production with is called Miles & Associates an action packed legal crime series created by Frank Deniro that centers around a black attorney named Ray Miles and brings awareness to a corrupted broken system and sheds light on the ups and downs of black attorneys in America . I am also in production for a new series called Bubbly Brown Sugar , a love story about two soulmates meeting in their dreams navigating the ups & downs of life until they are destined to meet.
When did you start singing?
I started singing at the age of 10 with a choir that performed for high profile leaders, and political figures throughout the United States . I continued my training in classical voice at Milwaukee Highschool of the Arts . My parents always pushed for my brothers to go to Historically Black Colleges so I went on college tours and got accepted into Howard University “The Real HU ”.
Randall Holloway packed in a suit
Who is your favorite actor and who would you love to work with in the future?
OMG I have so many, that I look up to and find inspiration from, but if I have to choose. I really would love to work with Sterling K. Brown, Viola Davis, Michael K. Williams, Samuel L. Jackson . So hopefully the Universe will listen.
How do you combine these three things and still manage to have a social life (acting, singing, directing)?
We make time for the things that are important to us. Successful people have the same amount of time like everyone else they just learn how to properly manage it.
Randall Holloway
“So if we’re not creating conversations with our art than what are we doing?”
Do you have a girlfriend or wife?
I recently got out of a relationship so at this point of my life I would rather just stay single until God sends me my better half to complete my life.
What do you think of all the Melanin in the social media now a days? Do you think its, real or a trend?
This is not a trend this is definitely real. I love the skin that I wear. There is so much pride, and beauty in the black community because we are the Kings and Queens of the world. With movies like Black Panther idolizing black culture I feel people are finally waking up and owning their magic.
Randall Holloway
How do you feel about light skinned men saying that they would never date a woman that is darker than them or a dark skinned woman?
Women are beautiful. If a light skinned man doesn’t find a dark chocolate woman attractive he’s dealing with his own insecurities, and you need to leave him alone. Keep in mind there is someone for you so don’t waste your time and energy with scrub that doesn’t see your beauty for what it is.
How would you advise others that want to pursue a career in acting, singing or film-making?
First think longevity
Second find you tribe its imperative to find people that you surround yourself with that you can comfortably to bounce ideas and knowledge off of.
Be ready to sacrifice your time, money, and your relationships. Sometimes the industry has to create room for you so get ready for a lot of rejection and ups and down because it’s not an easy road to success.
Have u ever considered participating in a talent show like Idols for example?
I auditioned for American Idol three different times and X- Factor when they had their first season in the United States. For those shows what they don’t show is the amount of times you have to audition before you make it to the televised round of auditions.
The contestant that was in my final group was told by one of the producers of the show to change her audition song to something more popular at the last minute. I started teaching the girl how to sing this Alicia Keys song, and when it came time for me to audition I got eliminated, but she end up making it through all the way to the Top 10 for that season.
What is your favorite place to eat out?
One of my favorite places that I love to eat in the Brooklyn area is MangoSeed. I am addicted to their Oxtail and Grits so make sure you all check out www.mangoseedbrooklyn.com
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Favorite song at the moment?
I just wanna put this out there first the navy has been waiting Rihanna so I’m gonna need you to drop that album, but in the meantime Kendrick Lamar All the Stars ft SZA is my jam, and I really like Majesty from Nicki Minaj .
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Your favorite place in Brooklyn?
I like to go on long walks in Prospect Park and sit by the Waterfall. That’s when I feel that i’m truly connected to the Earth.
Do you ever think of changing your community? How do you plan on doing that?
Me and God got big plans. I eventually wanna open up my own Performing Arts School and help minorities get into college.
Tell us about Curvy girls rock and where can people watch it?
Curvy Girls Rock is a new scripted series about confident plus size women living their best lives in New York City. It’s not about fat shaming, and depressing narratives that were used to seeing. Its pulls from shows like Sex in the City , and Girlfriends the only difference is all the leading actresses are plus size women. Were hoping to that a major distributor in Hollywood will see it and pick up the series so that we can get syndicated. As of right now we have a few people interested, but if its not the right deal we’re not going to take. It’s only fair to the cast,crew, and our audience that have been rocking with us for so long.
“There is a missing voice in Hollywood”
There is a missing voice in Hollywood and here at Harlem Fusion Studios we are giving these women more of a narrative on television. Sixty-seven percent of the women in the United States are plus size, but Hollywood only pulls from the two percent. We are not holding back, so the audience better get ready because it’s about to go down.
Where can people donate or support your cause?
We still need help with editing some of our future episodes, and all that requires time and money so every dollar counts. If you would like to donate to our series please go to our website www.cgrseries.com and follow us on instagram @curvygrilsrockseries
Any last words?
Stay Humble People…PEACE
