![]() He is a former vocalist for the critically acclaimed, Walt Disney's Voices of Liberty a volunteer worship leader and children's ministry actor at his church, Christ Journey and a featured actor for a number of award winning box office hits. I am obsessed with the Gospel of Jesus Christ and I pray that whatever the future holds, God will allow me to effectively share it with others.Robert Amaya is a dedicated family man from Miami with a love of film and musicals. ![]() I am working on some other projects and people should keep there eyes peeled. What are your future plans…more acting…filmmaking? “Who will teach your children the ways of the Lord?” That’s the challenge, and most men are responding with “I Will!” Having done that, they pretty much got called out on the carpet. But I think that a lot of dads out there watched this movie with their wives and kids. the resolution, the father-son 5K run, the daughter’s ring) becoming huge cultural influences like the Love Dare media did after Fireproof? They were truly amazing.ĭo you see specific film events (e.g. It was very rewarding to watch Courageous with so many Sherwood fans. The Fox has so much history and so much elegance. This really created a peaceful and productive environment.ĭescribe the recent premiere at the Fox Theater in Atlanta. Good ol’ southern hospitality is alive and well in Albany. I’ll never forget after the resolution scene, taking my coat off and literally dripping in sweat. How did the filming locations impact your role in the film?Ĭompared to Miami, Albany, Georgia is a small town with a slower pace of life however, it is also very hot. The Kendricks would often say, “Go home and love your families.” Being a film that points to the importance of family, the producers would usually not film on weekends and send us home. There were about 40 principal filming days spread out to almost three months. After meeting her husband and kids, it was obvious our families were going to be real friends. Even the Kendricks thought we had already known each other. It was almost like being with an old friend. We met at one of the auditions and hit it off right away. I must also mention my screen wife, Angelita Nelson. It’s always great when a director can establish a creative environment. I remember Alex Kendrick, who was the director and played Adam Mitchell, always giving me great feedback and asking my opinion on certain character interpretations. The cast of Courageous was amazing! They are each so incredibly talented and were placed in their perfect roles. How did your co-stars assist/inspire you? I was very conscious of this when filming Courageous.ĭescribe your acting experience in your first feature film role. Beyond just words, it includes body language, eye contact, and sincerity. If there’s one thing I’ve learned about ministry, it’s that proper communication is essential. How did your ministry experience factor into your acting in this film? I was very nervous, but I think it worked well with the context of the scene itself. Even with all my stage experience, there was no escaping the anxiety of being in my very first film shoot. Those scenes in the thread factory were actually the very first scenes shot in Courageous. How did you prepare for the workplace sequence near the end of the film? I remember growing up and seeing my dad and mom be very loving with one another. How did you draw those geniune emotions when interacting with the family characters?Ĭourageous does a good job of capturing the essence of the Latino culture. They were always upfront about this being a ministry first and foremost. At the end of the process, they asked many personal questions regarding my walk with Christ. I even had to do something I had never done before – a Skype audition. I had to send in a resume, head-shot, and video. The film ultimately points towards one common theme – who do we serve…ourselves or God?Īmaya, a volunteer worship leader, has acting experience on the professional stage in Miami, Florida and in his children’s ministry activities.ĭid you audition for the role of Javier Martinez? This is the fourth film created by Alex and Steve Kendrick and centers on Javier and four law enforcement officer characters who all work to set “the standard they need to aim for in life.” Strong fatherhood messages of genuine care, regret, and responsibility appear in familiar and very relatable situations. Amaya recently replied to my questions about the various experiences surrounding his feature film acting debut. In Courageous, Robert Amaya stars as Javier Martinez who struggles to make ends meet and keep his faith in God.
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