Key Takeaways:
– Ariana Grande reveals plans to shift focus from music to acting.
– Grande’s engaging performance in the movie adaptation, Wicked, inspires her return to acting.
– While reducing the pace in her music career, she intends to make significant strides in the film industry.
Ariana Grande Sets Sights on the Acting Industry
A renowned pop star, Ariana Grande, has revealed her exciting new career shift. Following a well-received performance in the recent movie adaptation of the Broadway musical, Wicked, Ariana has expressed her intention to take a break from music to focus on acting more seriously. It seems the young talent is ready to set the music world aside for a while and indulge in her original calling that is acting.
Reigniting the Acting Flame
Best known for her chart-topping hits and millions of records sold, Ariana Grande recently caught the attention of film enthusiasts with her acting chops in Wicked. During an interesting conversation on the Las Culturistas podcast, she expressed a renewed passion for acting which she discovered during her time on the Wicked set.
Ariana went a step further to clarify her intentions. For the past decade, music has been at the forefront of her career, but she’s now keen to conquer the movie industry with the same energy and passion she has dominated the world of pop music. She reassured her fans, promising that she will continue to make music and perform on stage.
Ariana’s Acting Roots
Many of us still remember Grande from her Nickelodeon days. She started her professional journey as an actress on Broadway, before moving on to become a popular face on Nickelodeon. Her comic timing was appreciated in various sketches on Saturday Night Live, where she skillfully impersonated several notable figures like Celine Dion and Jennifer Coolidge. Her talent for mimicking notable personalities was also utilized in other TV shows where she impersonated stars such as Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Ariana began her career at the tender age of fifteen, starring in the Broadway musical, 13. She later landed the role of Cat Valentine in the Nickelodeon series Victorious, from 2010 to 2013. This led to her starring in a spin-off series, Sam & Cat, which ran for one season. It was after this that she launched into her music career in 2013. Her debut album, ‘Yours Truly’, achieved huge success, putting her on the global music map.
Success in the Music Realm
Ariana Grande has had a spectacular music career, having sold over 90 million albums worldwide and raked in over 98 billion streams. She reigns as one of the most-streamed female artists on platforms like Spotify and Apple Music. Her music accolades include two Grammy Awards and three American Music Awards, among others.
New Venture: Wicked
Taking the role as Glinda in the movie adaptation of the stage musical Wicked, Ariana, once again, showed her innate acting talent. Encouraging early reviews emphasize her performance as a true revelation. With these reviews, Ariana might be on the way to becoming a highlight of the award season.
In Wicked, we’re transported to the land of Oz, before Dorothy’s arrival. The story revolves around Elphaba, played by Cynthia Erivo. Here at Shiz University, she befriends Glinda (Ariana Grande). This friendship later evolves into rivalry when they become Glinda the Good Witch of the North and the Wicked Witch of the West, respectively.
Grande has shown, again and again, her ability to excel in whatever she sets her mind to. While this shift may be a bit jarring for her music fans, they’re eager to see what magic she brings to the big screen. As we wait for her next acting venture, we can’t help but marvel at this talented star’s commitment to exploring new frontiers. Her future in film looks promising indeed.
