Today we’d like to introduce you to Natalie Goldwin.
Hi Natalie, so excited to have you with us today. What can you tell us about your story?
I’ve always been drawn to movement, storytelling, and adventure. I originally started pursuing acting in Hollywood, after I move there from Czech Republic. I attended California State University Long Beach where I earned my degree in Performing Arts. Along the way I discovered the world of stunts and martial arts. That completely changed the direction of my career. I fell in love with the physical storytelling of it — the discipline, the creativity, and the ability to bring action to life on screen. I start training in Wushu, got my black belt and competed around the world.
Like many people in the entertainment industry, my journey has had periods of momentum as well as quiet seasons that pushed me to grow, adapt, and keep sharpening my skills.
Beyond working on productions, I’ve always believed in creating opportunities rather than waiting for them. That mindset has led me to develop my own projects and collaborate with other creatives. Recently I’ve also had the chance to travel internationally and train with incredible stunt performers, including time in China training with members of the Jackie Chan stunt team, which has been an inspiring experience both personally and professionally.
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
It definitely hasn’t been a smooth road. The entertainment industry can be unpredictable, and building a career in both acting and stunts takes a lot of patience and persistence. There have been long stretches where work was slow, moments where I questioned whether I was moving forward fast enough, and times when I had to push through self-doubt, heartbreaks and injuries (toren ACL) that took months to heal from. At the same time, those challenges have shaped me the most. They pushed me to keep evolving, to create my own opportunities, and to continue developing as both a performer and a storyteller. I’m in production to create my own short that fallows the Hong Kong style rhythm of drunken boxing set in modern times.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your work?
I specialize in stunts and storytelling. I have couple credits in tv shows and films. Stunt work in particular is a highly competitive field, and it requires constant training, physical discipline, and resilience. You’re always pushing your body and your skills to the next level while also navigating the ups and downs of the industry. I am still training hard and learning new things whether it’s stunt driving, horseback riding, scuba diving, high falls or being set on fire. But to add to that since the show business is changing due to AI and budget cuts you have to learn anything around filming. That includes camera work, editing, creating previz, running production and so on. The more you can do more hireable you are.
Is there anyone you’d like to thank or give credit to?
That is so many people. The community is big and the love and support I got involving my project has Been tremendous. There is Atl stunts located in Norcross that provides amazing stage and training. Brian Krainson is great with making scenes and lighting at his studio. It looks so real and professional. Then there is Diamond Action Design. This place has amazing classes and instructors and also space to rehearse in. Rory Bratter is great teacher, stuntman, performer and person over all. Kudos to him. Then I would go back to my Shifu. A man who introduce me to Wushu Master Hu Jianqiang. His school Shaolin Wushu Center is in Los Angeles and he made the very first films with Jet Li in the 80s. He is the real deal. I get to travel with him to China and compete with Drunke Fist.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://m.imdb.com/name/nm3653808/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nataliegoldwin
- Facebook: https://Facebook.com/czechcheek
- Youtube: @TheNatalka1
Image Credits
Iveta Sabova
Alex Litle
J. Thomas Photography
