Neurodivergent actor juggles many roles, lives their passion
Neurodivergent actor juggles many roles, lives their passion
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Despite a hectic schedule that involves balancing 12 jobs, Eliana Marianes wouldn’t have it any other way.
“I don’t see myself working a 9 to 5 anytime in the near future,” said Marianes, a resident of the Atlanta area. “I am neurodivergent. I have [attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder]. So actually, having this many jobs is incredible for that because I never get bored in anything.”
All of their jobs are related to acting, and Marianes has lived this passion since childhood. “I started acting when I was in kindergarten. I got a lead in the holiday pageant, and I was hooked after that.”
Now, Marianes aims to find jobs that continue to bring them joy. “I’ve got something that fills me up artistically, something that is creative and that brings out the best in me as a person and as an artist.”
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