Post by Bianca Hiege

Have you ever had a conversation with someone you could have listened to for hours? That’s exactly how I felt while recording this episode of The Magic Behind Ukrainian Verticals. My guest, American actor TJ Wilk, has had an incredible journey—from training as a professional diver with the U.S. National Team on the road to the Olympics to building a career in Hollywood. We talk about how the iconic Calvin Klein campaign featuring Kate Moss and Mark Wahlberg inspired him to become a fashion model and ultimately changed the course of his life. What started as acting classes to overcome his nerves at fashion shows soon became a true passion and a successful acting career. TJ also shares why proper acting training matters more than ever in the age of AI-generated verticals, how his athletic background helped him work with Tom Cruise on stunt training, and why staying in top physical shape is essential for leading roles. We also discuss his work with AMO Pictures, why he’d love to film in Europe someday, and how he had never even heard of verticals before booking his first one. His ultimate goal? To become the best artist he can be, continue mastering his craft, and one day share the screen with Hollywood’s biggest A-list actors. I can promise you this episode is full of inspiring stories and insights—you won’t want to miss it! 🎬 Watch the full Episode on YouTube: https://lnkd.in/eA7XpdiB

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