Why is it important for you to be open about this issue? Earlier this year you released ‘Castles’, where fans got to hear more about your mental health struggles and performing journey. You are also a singer/songwriter, and just released your EP ‘Castles pt 2’. This business is all about connections, so I feel like I’m only going up from here. I definitely feel like there is momentum now because I am getting in front of more people. Having already appeared in ‘Harriet’ opposite Cynthia Erivo, and in Nickelodeon’s ‘All That’, do you feel like your acting career now has momentum the more you are landing major roles? I can’t wait for you guys to go on this journey with them and I’m so excited for you all to hear the amazing songs in this movie. Thank you! My character, Libby, is Nate’s best friend. Can you tell us about your character and what you are most excited about? 2’ in November.Ī post shared by ARIA on your announcement being cast in the upcoming Disney+ film ‘Better Nate Than Ever’. Following the success of pt.1, she released ‘castles pt. Her recent singles include ‘october’ and ‘FIRE X WATER’, which are available now on all streaming platforms. The deeply personal record showcases original songs she wrote which detail her mental health struggles, the challenges she faced on her journey to becoming a performer, and how she overcame them. She released the first installment of her debut EP ‘castles’ under the moniker ARIA earlier this year. The cast also includes Lisa Kudrow, Joshua Bassett, Rueby Wood and more.Īdding to her already impressive resume, Aria is making her mark on the world of music as an accomplished singer and songwriter. This is certainly the way we would describe rising star, actress and singer/songwriter Aria Brooks, who you may be familiar with through her role playing Cynthia Erivo’s niece Anger in the highly acclaimed and award-winning film ‘Harriet’.Īria is best known as one of the leads in the reboot of the popular Nickelodeon series ‘All That’, and in 2022 she will star as the female lead in the highly-anticipated Disney+ Original Movie ‘Better Nate Than Ever’ premiering in Spring 2022. It is a way for fans to relate and connect with an artist through the way they express both personal experiences as well as universal ones. Image: Tevin Johnson many creatives, art has become a powerful way (sometimes the ONLY way) to channel pain into beauty. I wouldn’t be where I am without her.Actress/singer/songwriter Aria Brooks. Everything from her driving me to auditions to her being able to drop everything and fly me out of state for a taping. She goes above and beyond to make sure I can live my dream. She has sacrificed so much for me and my career. Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. I’d blast Melanie Martinez and Ariana Grande while we eat ice cream. We’ll hang at Piedmont Park and perhaps have a picnic. We’d go to Chic Fil A at least five times throughout the week. Since we can’t, I’d take her to Six Flags some time during the week. If we could stay there all day, we definitely would. This allowed me to learn the value of hard work early on in my career.Īny places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?įirst, I’d take her to Waffle House. Sometimes things got difficult, but since this was my dream I was willing to work even harder. It was my responsibility to catch up in school. There were also times where I had to leave school early for an audition or to film something. As an actor, you may go on 100 auditions and only get one. Thats when I started gravitating towards on camera acting. Musical theater is what made me realize I wanted to act. Since I was three, I’ve been taking singing and dancing lessons. I’ve always been interested in performing. Was it easy? If not, how did you overcome the challenges? What are the lessons you’ve learned along the way. How did you get to where you are today professionally. Staying grounded and humble has taught me the value of hard work and it keeps me from having a lazy work ethic. There are a lot of challenges that I’ve faced in this process. Hi Aria, can you share the most important lesson you’ve learned over the course of your career? We had the good fortune of connecting with Aria Brooks and we’ve shared our conversation below.
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