Overcoming adversity is nothing new for actor and influencer Anthony Duluc. His passion for acting has been apparent since he was a young child, and no challenge or struggle has been able to hold him back from chasing his dreams as an actor.
Physical appearance is huge for an actor, and when Anthony suffered a major bicep injury it prevented him from seeking any new work in the industry. Rather than get down on his luck and blame his circumstances on misfortune or fate, Anthony worked as hard as he possibly could to get through a painful, challenging rehab to get back on track. To make matters worse, his rehab took place during the peak of coronavirus and mass economic turmoil in the country, so his mental strength really shone through as he was both physically and psychologically challenged on a daily basis.
The time table for a full recovery was October, but he was back to peak condition by mid August. Anthony remembers how he was in tears after his surgery, but is now able to reflect back on that time as a crucial lesson for him in his career and in his life. He credits his miraculously fast recovery to his resilience and around the clock determination in his rehab, and this trait of grit and determination shines through in all aspects of his life.
As a college student, Anthony excelled at public speaking and had a powerful command of the room even as a freshman. While he very easily could’ve continued down that path and gotten a well paying corporate job, he put his determination to the test and pursued a career in acting instead.
Anthony’s childhood passion for acting stayed with him throughout college, and he knew deep down that he would only be fulfilled if he pursued a career in it. Although his future was uncertain and he had his doubts at times, Anthony is currently a TV, film and commercial actor and uses his charisma to grow an Instagram following as a fitness influencer. His audience is incredibly engaged with his content, and he’s turned his incredible speaking ability into a personal training business as well.
Even when he’s been knocked down in his career as an actor, Anthony has learned not to let setbacks be a reflection of his value. The entertainment industry is incredibly cutthroat, and his ability to bounce back from failures and be wiser going forward has put him in the situation he’s in today, and he wouldn’t trade his journey for the world.
