I spent 2 years at West Thames College in Hounslow studying music technology. This was where I filmed my music video "Danger". During theses years I attended a drama school part time in the evenings because I felt within myself that there was something missing in my life. I signed with an agency and by working hard I managed to receive auditions and was knocked back many times but I didn't let knock backs stop me from doing what I wanted to do. Eventually acting jobs started to kick off. On a personal note to upcoming actors id say that this is one of the toughest industries to deal with and no one can understand how emotionally and physically hard it is on and off set. It's not a normal job. You are in a world where you are a product and no one cares about you. It's all about business and you've got to maintain professionalism at all times. My job in Power Rangers Operation Overdrive led me to that conclusion, but my chin still remains high.

My aim is America (Hollywood) because I see myself making it big time, I have the faith, and talent and power and I know I can kick down doors!!! My idol is Will Smith, because his earlier years reminded me of my times and I can relate to him very much. The scene in UK for black actors isn't much at all, the roles that are of majority for blacks are gang and drug related, a scene that I am not from, I want bigger better and more interesting roles, not to be part of a ‘stereotype'. I used to be troublesome but not all young black kids in the UK see themselves out of trouble. My aim is be a role model and icon for being "The ONE'' and I pray that others follow my footsteps and find the answer they need. I do NOT support gangster rap as it in my eyes influences everybody and the whole UK scene is living off of an image that doesn't belong to them. Everyone takes it seriously but little do they know they are blind by the dark business that surrounds them, ‘'more and more kids are having kids; more and more kids are getting locked up! The situation is getting worse and I know I can bring those levels to a minimum once I am at the top!'' I've always seen myself as a wise and intelligent person so deep and analytical, and enjoy helping others. I used to work at my little brother's high school voluntarily as a learning support assistant, assisting teachers in classes and helping young adolescents with their English studies. It was easy with kids with learning difficulties to approach me because once upon a time I used to be in their position. The only reason I left was because of the job with Power Rangers. So far my life has been overwhelming with good points and bad point but the two together makes me the unique person I am. I feel the spirit of my grandmother and the lord wherever I go and I wont stop until I reach the top!!!

--Samuell Benta

Birthday: August 29, 1986