Charming & charismatic, Atlanta based Actor Emmanuel J. Jones is a fighter & Cancer Survivor! An optimist who believes there is nothing He can’t do or overcome. He brings credibility & a sense of truth & honesty to his characters. A true professional with an empathetic heart who isn’t afraid to learn, listen, take direction & advice. Born in Los Angeles, Emmanuel and his family moved to the midwest and eventually settled down in The Greater Cincinnati Northern Kentucky Area. As a high school teen, he was diagnosed with Hodgkins Lymphoma, a form of cancer. This disease was supposed to take his life. He spent four years fighting and battling and by the Grace of God, He survived. Isolated a lot because of the toll cancer took on his immune system. At times, all he had was movies and music. It was at this dark time he found a deep love for music and acting and the direction for his life. He believes humbly and wholeheartedly that to make an impact on the world through entertainment is why God blessed him with life and a second chance. “The Skys the limit,” the energetic Actor reiterates time and time again. Most people spend their whole life trying to find a purpose or meaning.
Well, as a teenager on death’s door, God showed me my purpose, entertainment. As a Survivor, I believe there is nothing I can’t do or overcome. Through my acting, I want to show people anything is possible and that there is still light after a cancer diagnosis. So never give up! From Cancer To Glory, That’s My Story! In 2019 with courage, a lets Win-Can do attitude and his extraordinary work ethic, he moved to Atlanta, GA and hit the ground running in pursuit of his dreams and acting career. Emmanuel believes in dedicating himself to his characters & putting the work into making projects great! Appearing in Tv shows, internet web series, short films and music videos. This vanguard maverick Actor with his drive and ability to connect with characters, tell stories and captivate audiences, is definitely a breath of fresh air.v
I’m sure you wouldn’t say it’s been obstacle free, but so far would you say the journey has been a fairly smooth road?
No, it hasn’t. I had cancer “Hodgkins Lymphoma”to be exact. That was one of my biggest challenges I’ve overcome. I also dealt with challenges when I moved to Atlanta to pursue acting. It was hard not knowing anyone, no friends, no family, no one. I had no idea where to even begin acting, I just knew it was something I wanted to do. That first year though, I was lost. No job, no solid place to really live, no connections, no direction Just unshakeable faith that things would be alright. That first year was tough.
Alright, so let’s switch gears a bit and talk business. What should we know about your work?
I am an actor who’s been in a couple of short films. Most recently, I am proud of a short film I acted the lead in called “The Way Home,” put together by a non-profit organization.
Where we are in life is often partly because of others. Who/what else deserves credit for how your story turned out?
My parents (especially my father John Jones where I get all my fortitude from), and my brother Joseph Jones have been my biggest supporters. Especially Joseph, who has been pushing me in the right direction and giving me advice on how to navigate in the acting world for the last two years now. As an actor himself, I really lean on his guidance and direction; he’s my brother but has also been like a mentor. I really appreciate and depend on his guidance and advice. Also the training Ive been able to receive at various Georgia Acting schools have played a big role in the things I’ve been able to accomplish. Special thanks to Catipult, Nick Conti’s Professional Acting School, Dwayne Boyds Premier Actors Network, and Get Scene Studios. Training with these schools have been paramount in my growth as an actor.
Contact Info:
- Email: FromCancerToGlory@gmail.com
- Website: http://1kingemmanuel.com
- Instagram: @1kingemmanuel
- Other: https://www.imdb.com/name/nm11185869/?ref_=nmbio_bio_nm
Image Credits
Brian Jones photography
