Today we’d like to introduce you to Willie “Albert” Loman III
Alright, so thank you so much for sharing your story and insight with our readers. To kick things off, can you tell us a bit about how you got started?
where I got my start?
Moving to LA IN 2010-2011
I was able to hit the ground running. All thanks to my Mentor AJ crimson (RIP)
He provided guidance, Signing me to his Label Blackboard Group.
From taking dance classes sharpening my tools, I kept auditioning for student films and Landed my first Lead roll in Miles & Cal a Hit Youtube series that generated over a million views collectively. was a spin off from a series called “My Brothers Keeper”
and Over the years you keep going and never give up. even being featured in Essence magazine not once but twice.
In between jobs pursuing what I love was a struggle all in its own right. But it’s not to say I wasn’t grateful for the opportunities to work with countless brands as I also picked up on the trend of content creating. I never knew how hard it actually really is being a content creator but it wasn’t my passion. it did get me booked into my first international runway show.
I felt like giving up in 2018. Hadn’t book much but a small amount of gigs. In that moment of, I ended up booking my first Feature film with footagefilms. I’m thankful to Chris Stokes for taking a chance with me and allowing me to be not just in one film but two. Which is kind of where I would say things started picking up for me.
Then the pandemic happen. Big womp. Luckily I met an amazing head of the art department and Magen Grays linked me to a Dan Garcia TV show that is Day Time Nominated Called “A House Divided” Where I play the role of Keno for 3 Seasons out of 5.
During that process I needed to figure out what I was going to do, Iowkey always sat on a talent of cooking. So When the pandemic happen I had time to tap into it Started selling plates hand delivering them myself. in LA. which quickly grew to catering small dinners. and kitchen take overs partnering with other chefs I locked in. But never gave up my dream of becoming an actor.
Later When the world came to. LA opened back up and I continued auditioning and working towards building my resume outside of cooking. Did some Training under Acting coach Brandon Thomas which came in very useful for my current show that will be released May16th 2025! where I play a ambiguous character named “Rome”
So Acting and Cooking is where I found a niche. I was able to balance both being a full time entrepreneur. I was blessed enough to film 3 more films Two on Tubi called
“The Caregiver” & “ No Way Out”
another one ALLBLK called
“The influencer”
Life took a turn and it took me back to my stomping grounds of ATL, GA. not knowing where to start because Atlanta has completely changed in a good way. I was blessed to be apart of this amazing venue called “The Grain” Midtown where I was able to take over their kitchen all bring a menu that supported me for the coming months. I was locked in.
Praying and auditioning back to back. for some HIT shows everyone is watching now. But Nothing, So I kept cooking. Then I got a call one day from the Director of Miles and Cal who I forgot to mention also put me in another one of his shows called kaleidoscope!
When Lamont Pierre called who is now known as Lazarus X. Called and said there’s an opportunity for me to Star in my first international Tv Series for HEREtv Network called “GUAP” and we’d be filming In Naples & Almafi Coast of Italy, My Jaw dropped. I said HELL YEAH! When he described this radiant character! I was floored and exited to bring “ROME” to life! and when we wrapped “GUAP” LAZ X asked me one question have I ever heard of the term “Tour De Force” I was like wow really? He created a character. with such depth. He was proud that I took it beyond his expectations. Rome being an Eccentric visionary. Who people are going to love. I’m excited for the world to meet ROME. MAY 16th exclusively on HereTV.
Even though cooking is still a great hobby. My passion will always be acting. So now that I’m Home. My 1st summer back will be filled with more learning, training, stunt training, weapons training, all to add to my resume because I prayed about landing my first big action film! And I want to do my own stunts!
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
The many Nos, the awkward silence after giving it your all only to never get a call back!! but any actor knows.
that’s what you do. You do your job. The Job is the audition and you just have to let go! It was a struggle here and there in LA. I at one point was in a transitional stage and was too prideful to ask for help.
I slept in my car. I took baths in the gym. No one knew. But God has a funny way of making you bare it all to the ones he sent to be a blessing to you. Even down to a major reset starting over in what feels like foreign territory. Building a tribe here and a foundation of folk who support each other and each others dreams. hasn’t been the smoothest but everything seems to be buffing out just fine. I thank God for that.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
Being I touched on this in the beginning. what I’m known for and specialize in.
I will answer what I currently do for work is Bartend at 1Society it’s. Earl Thomas venue and yes In relation to Peter Thomas they opened a brand new venue that has its 2nd week soft launch So I am currently onboard with them! Building such a great team. the food is A1 as well. and I’m a Foody!
and what sets me apart from others?
My perseverance, my determination to make a way out of NO way!
The obstacles i’ve faced I’ve never let it keep me down! my drive to always end up on top is driven by faith! and with that I will continue onward and upward in my own pursuit of happiness cause currently being at peace with that allows me to be present and happy knowing what’s for me will be for me!
Are there any apps, books, podcasts, blogs or other resources you think our readers should check out?
Prayer, meditation and therapy. Simple 3 keys!
Contact Info:
- Website: https://cookingwithallo.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/albertloman?igsh=ZjhheGVxa3ZhZTA1&utm_source=qr
- Twitter: https://x.com/walbertloman?s=21
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@cookingwithallo?si=guUs1U1I9ps3j716
- Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/quGUxesEGroHsq1w5
