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Indigenous performer Saint Heart left her home of Austin, Texas for Los Angeles to pursue her career in acting and music. Since moving to Los Angeles, Saint has taken the industry by storm. She broke into the music scene when she was signed to Universal Music Group and has since toured in 12 states. Even during the pandemic, Saint didn’t let anything stop her. She discovered a passion for acting and booked her first lead role in Panic, which was released Summer 2023.
Recently, Saint had the incredible opportunity to work on Alien Storm alongside veteran actors Kevin Sorbo (Hercules) and Tom Arnold (True Lies). This further confirms what Saint Heart always knew: that she was born to be an entertainer. With unwavering determination, ambition, and talent, she continues to persevere on her path towards stardom and nothing will get in her way! Amid the challenges of the COVID pandemic, she seamlessly delved into hosting during the actors’ strike, interviewing legendary directors like Tim Burton and Guillermo Del Toro and on top red carpets. As a signed artist with Universal Music Group, Heart has toured extensively, making multiple appearances at the Grammy Awards and gaining recognition for her creative and diverse sound labeled ‘tribal pop’. She has recorded with heavy hitters including multi-platinum Billboard Award-winning producer Andrew Lane (Backstreet Boys, Becky G, Miley Cyrus, Carson Lueders) and Jess Jackson (Tyga, Chris Brown, The Wanted, Etsy, Nicki Minaj, Lil Twist, Busta Rhymes, Kanye West) – both of which have contributed to her debut EP, which is now in production. She has also collaborated with the Jackie Boyz and Justin Bieber. Saint Heart’s journey reflects not only her artistic prowess but also her resilience. Embracing acting during challenging times, she emerged as a versatile entertainer.
As an actress, Saint has been seen in television roles in series such as, Babylon, Daisy Jones and the Sixth, and The Offer, as well as thriller sci-fi movies Panic, Wicked Game, Another Way to Die, Alien Storm (opposite Tom Arnold & Kevin Sorbo), and Cursed Waters (alongside Glenn Plumber, Costas Mandlor & Robert LaSardo). Currently, you can find Saint’s latest featured in the movie Alien Storm on Paramount Plus, as well as Deadly Western on Amazon Prime in which she is the lead.
Hi Saint welcome to OLC! You have a such a beautiful name. Can you tell us about your journey from Austin, Texas, to Los Angeles and how you transitioned from music to acting?
Crazy story how I transition from music to acting it was during Covid when I couldn’t no longer perform at shows. A movie Producer called me up and was interested in one of my songs for his film but then he also asked if I have ever tried acted before? I have and it’s always been a dream of mine. Then he offered me the role to play a secretary that had to tell her boss that his wife and child were murdered by the serial killer he was trying to find. So, I learned my lines and yes, I was terrified, but I knew that I could do anything if I put my mind to it… the day I got to set, I was so nervous but once we got on and I was in wardrobe it just came naturally and flowed. The Director said cut you did great. I looked at my manager and I told him you know “I really like this, I think I’m going to give it a shot “the acting coach I was working with told me I was natural, and she recommended a certain acting class to take. I took it for about a year and got discovered in that class by a different Director to play the lead in one of his films, the rest is history. I do miss singing and I do miss the studio. I see it happening again and in the near future but as of right now acting has been my main focus. I love them both different ways.
Your music has been described as ‘tribal pop’. How did your cultural background influence your music, and do you find any parallels between your music and your acting career?
Tribal pop was created by me and my producers. It was a representation of pop music with a bit of native American influence. The instruments that are used in the chanting along with the essence of the music and I love American Indian people. I love the culture I love the traditions I love the powwows.
I think the parallels between the music and the acting are I’m expressing myself creatively in both kind of ways, musically, and emotionally.
What motivated you to explore acting, and how did you manage to establish yourself in the industry in such a short time?
I’ve always loved movies and TV shows I’ve always been drawn to the spotlight, but I had an opportunity and I took it. I love the quote ““Luck is what happens when preparation meets opportunity” because it’s the truth. If you’re prepared, you can accomplish anything. I’ve been very fortunate with the directors and writers that I’ve worked with in these two years, especially with the cinema epoch group they just shoot tons of movies and gave me so many opportunities to try different characters and they like my ideas so they keep calling me back.
Working alongside veteran actors like Kevin Sorbo and Tom Arnold in “Alien Storm” must have been an incredible experience. Can you share any memorable moments or lessons you learned from working with them?
I mean working on Alien Storm was such a great experience because it was my first time shooting on location in a different state with the Mahal brothers. They’re like family. I plan on working on a new film with them this year. Tom Arnold was so excellent to work with. He’s like a dad and he was very, nice and very open and approachable.
Just be prepared to know your lines everything else will flow naturally.
Despite the challenges of the SAG STRIKE pandemic, you seamlessly transitioned into hosting and interviewing legendary directors like Tim Burton and Guillermo Del Toro. How did you adapt to this new role, and what did you learn from these experiences?
Well, with the SAG strike it happened by accident I had a friend that liked my personality and wanted me to try hosting on the red carpet and I did and I really enjoyed it and I was good at it and especially getting to know my favorite Director Tim Burton was such a dream come true. Guillermo Del Toro so encouraging and very intelligent both of them are magnificent. And I hope one day we can work together on a film.
Your debut EP is currently in production. Can you give us some insight into the creative process behind it and what fans can expect from your music?
My new EP will be music that relates to my soul, my life, my family and my hard times. I’ve learned that I’ve got to be authentic and real and this album is going to show just that.
Collaboration seems to be a significant aspect of your career, having worked with producers like Andrew Lane and Jess Jackson, as well as artists like the Jackie Boyz and Justin Bieber. Huge fan of the Jackie Boyz loved the work they did with an artist Matthew Kurz. How do you approach collaboration, and what do you look for in potential collaborators?
I love working with all the producers and songwriters. I would love to work with Post Malone. He’s a Texan like me and I just adore him.
As an actress, you’ve appeared in various television series and thriller sci-fi movies. Do you have a favorite role or project that holds a special place in your heart? If so, why?
I would have to say my most recent role-playing Flora McAndrews in 10,000 acres holds a dear part of my heart. I just returned from my home state Texas, ride some horses discover some abilities inside myself that didn’t think I had.
The project 10,000 acres is a book that we’re turning into feature film. The cast the crew were like a new family. It was very difficult to leave, I truly feel like it could be my best role yet.
What challenges have you faced in your journey as an entertainer, and how have you overcome them?
The challenges that I face as an entertainer is obviously rejection and loneliness because you lose a lot of friends. When you are fully focused on your career, your friends grow up have a family most of them don’t understand your life, so you feel left out But if you put it in your mind that you’re doing what you love And it makes you happy than nothing will bother you.
With your career spanning music, acting, hosting, and more, what goals do you still aspire to achieve, and how do you plan to pursue them?
I started writing a movie recently during the SAG strike, About a road trip I experienced, while traveling with my manager and a Native American chief. It’s a comedy movie and what’s even insane about it, It’s all a true. Think like hangover meets a star is born lol.
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