Arian S. Cartaya on 'IT: Welcome to Derry,' Baseball Dreams, and Cuban Heritage

Acting Journey and 'Welcome to Derry'

• 🎭 Arian S. Cartaya identifies as an actor and discusses his role in 'IT: Welcome to Derry'.
• 🤩 He was extremely excited upon getting the call for the show, initially unaware it was a horror film.
• 🎬 Learning to play the drums for his role involved intense lessons and practice, especially during an actor's strike pause.
• 😨 Filming scenes with Pennywise and at the cemetery were particularly scary for him.
• 🌟 He admires actors like Timothy Chalamet, Robert De Niro, and Al Pacino, and aspires to act with Denzel Washington.

Baseball Aspirations and Skills

• ⚾ Baseball is Arian's favorite after-school activity and something he's really good at.
• 🎯 If not acting, he would pursue a career as a baseball player.
• 🧢 His cat, Mookie, is named after his favorite baseball player, Mookie Betts.
• 🏟️ He dreams of inventing a 'National Sports Day' where all teams play and tickets are free.

Cuban Heritage and Cultural Influences

• 🇨🇺 Growing up with Cuban heritage is important to him, and he enjoys representing it.
• 🎤 He likes singing and dancing in Spanish and enjoys Cuban food like white rice, black beans, and steak (et).
• 🎶 Bad Bunny is a significant influence, with Arian enjoying his music and considering him an artist to look up to.
• ✈️ His dream vacation involves going on a cruise.

Personal Insights and Preferences

• 💡 Arian is a night owl and enjoys waffles and hot chocolate.
• 🥁 He has a surprising talent for playing the drums, though he feels he's lost some of his skill.
• 🧥 His favorite clothing item is a leather jacket.
• 🍕 He enjoys pizza with pineapple.

Balancing Life and Future Projects

• 📚 Arian is homeschooled, balancing his education with his acting career.
• 🎬 His next project, 'Pedro Pan,' is a Cuban-based film about historical events focusing on communism.
• 🎭 He finds it easier to get into character for roles like Rich, where he feels a strong connection, compared to more complex roles requiring extensive preparation.
• 🎮 He enjoys mobile games like Clash Royale and TikTok.