Up and Coming Talent: Shayla Tharp
Shayla Tharp is an actor who hails from Iowa, USA and is currently living in London.
Former personal assistant to comedic actress Kristen Johnston, Tharp has spread her wings and pursuing her own acting path.
When asked what actors influence her work, Tharp referenced powerful women who are ‘fierce and brave’: “I’d say Mariska Hargitay, Laurie Metcalf, Judith Light, Sigourney Weaver. I love that they’re unafraid to push the boundaries in their craft, to be able to play all sorts of characters.”
Playing her interpretation of Annie Wilkes from the 1980 horror Misery, her ability to channel Wilkes’ characteristics without copying Kathy Bates’ performance was a strong example of her strong identity as her own actress. Her career is expected to soar in the UK.
“I’d say my goals would be simple,” Tharp said. “To make a living doing what I love. There’s a reason I’ve studied so long for this career and worked my tail off, it’s because I want to do the thing that I love. Don’t we all want that?”
Check out Tharp’s work on her website, and follow her on Instagram.
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