We had the good fortune of connecting with Dominik van Wyk and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Dominik, the decisions we make often shape our story in profound ways. What was one of the most difficult decisions you’ve had to make?
Leaving my home country, family and friends to pursue my career, has definitely been one of the most difficult decisions I’ve had to make.

Let’s talk shop? Tell us more about your career, what can you share with our community?
After completing my Bachelors in Acting, majoring in Musical Theatre, I moved to Los Angeles. Where I graduated in Acting For Film at The New York Film Academy.

Since then I’ve had the honor of being in countless Films, Shorts, International Commercials, Magazine Articles and Podcast Interviews. I’m also very proud of my latest song release “I’ve Bloomed”. This song is very vulnerable and flexes my lyrical and vocal abilities.
I make music out of my life experiences. I feel like heartbreak is such a universal feeling, but I want this song to be a message of hope, almost like an anthem. That your mess can become your message, your pain, your purpose and that there is healing in your hurt. I want people to be able to relate to my work and find a part of their stories in it.
There’s some writing and film projects in the works … and on a lot more music to come next year, of course!!

Any 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?
The beaches all day, everyday haha Malibu Beach at sunset – should I even say more …

Who else deserves some credit and recognition?
First of all, God deserves all the praise, for the gifts and opportunities He’s given me. I’m so grateful for my team: from acting coaches, singing mentors to colleagues in the entertainment industry. I feel very lucky to have the privilege of working with these amazing people and to have mentors that have helped me steward my talents and have become my closest friends. A big shoutout to my parents, friends and family. I would not know how to navigate life without them and their ongoing support means the world. It really does take a village!!

Website: https://linktr.ee/dominikvanwyk

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dominikvanwyk/

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7k6LQdg9nUjOBjNkZo6nBg/featured

Other: Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/7DH3zLfmHhDCvrRP8ROvaS Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/artist/dominik-van-wyk/1539841299 SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dominik-van-wyk/ive-bloomed-dominik-van-wyk

Image Credits
@natural_epiphanies

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