33. Tara Hoyos-Martinez - Miss Great Britain 2010: It started as a joke!
Tara Hoyos-Martinez is a Colombian-British actress, Miss Universe GB 2010, and a rising creative voice of Latin American culture in the UK.In this episode, Tara talks about growing up as the daughter of immigrants and how that affected her mental health and sense of identity. We talk about growing up between cultures — Colombian warmth and London resilience — and how that shaped her identity. What it was like to represent the UK on the Miss Universe stage. We get into the pressure that came with that experience, and how she found strength in accepting who she is.Tara also talks about switching from biomedical sciences to acting, and the stereotypes in the industry. She shares her experience working on shows like The Mallorca Files and FBI: International, and how she prepares for a role. We also chat about writing, directing, dealing with rejection, and the spiritual grounding she found through Kriya yoga.Instagram: @taravaitiereCHAPTERS:00:00 - Coming up02:20 - Intro03:16 - Children of immigrants & mental health10:38 - Colombian culture & London culture17:56 - Studying biomedical sciences19:30 - Proving people wrong25:38 - Accepting yourself30:08 - Miss Universe UK46:03 - Pressure in the Miss Universe finals49:59 - People, memories & empowerment54:24 - Post Miss Universe59:41 - Transition into acting1:01:28 - Being pushed into stereotypes1:05:17 - The Mallorca Files1:08:30 - Watching yourself on screen1:11:45 - Preparing for a role / FBI International1:15:46 - "You're just my type"1:25:35 - Writing1:28:00 - Directing a short1:41:40 - Dream roles & action1:45:24 - Spiritual journey & Kriya yoga1:58:40 - Rejection1:59:36 - Toughest life challenges2:06:00 - Saying no2:08:49 - Mission in life2:14:09 - Universal advice2:15:33 - Lasting words2:19:58 - The endBeyond Reel Talk is a podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to ask them about their journey, their professions, challenges and motivation.#beyondreeltalk #interview #podcast #videopodcast
Beyond Reel Talk
A podcast where I invite entertainment industry professionals to discuss their roles, methods, motivations, obstacles, and share insights on how you can start a similar career.
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