Bringing Characters to Life: Arkie Kandola

Beyond the Mic with Sean Dillon

"The power of yes is so strong, and we are just, you know, microdusts in this world."

Welcome Arkie Kandola:

We’re joined on the Starline by actor and producer. You’ve seen him in “Prison Break”, “Siren” and “Easter Sunday” with Jo Koy among other projects. He’ll be in “How to Die Alone” on Hulu, and “Chicken Sisters”. We welcome Arkie Kandola.

Arkie, let’s go Beyond the Mic. What made Shaun Gill the perfect character for you in “How to Die Alone”?

What have you put into Shaun Gill from you and how have you had Arkie into Shaun?

You’re in development for “The Book” as partner at BMA films. As a producer and an actor, What makes a good script for you?

How did the pandemic change the way you look at filmmaking and open your mind to new potentials of content creation?

Has to feel good to be in Hallmark’s new streaming platform in “Chicken Sisters”. What should fans expect from Gordo?

Would you like be in a Hallmark Christmas movie?

The Rockin' 8:

Speaking of the power of yes, you can’t say no to it. It’s time for the Rockin’ 8, 8 random questions, answer with the first thing that comes to your mind. There is no Pressure.

1. You spent time in Canmore Alberta hiking with a torn unilateral ligament in the elbow and ruptured muscle. I don’t want to hear about how you hurt yourself, but what was your favorite memory from that trip?

2. Best thing about your mom and what’s the one dish only she can make for you?

3. What games do people play that gets on your nerves?

4. Best place you’ve seen a sunset?

5. Last time you went to a library was when and what book did you check out?

6. How many free throws have you made in a row at one time without missing?

7. First guitar you ever bought and do you still have it?

8. One thing you can always depend on your dad for?

The Back Half:

You are consistently evolving in the “art of life”. You’ve released music with “Arkie Something”, you’ve acted. What is the next gradual improvement you want to make?

Will there ever be a return to 2 Turbanz?

Arkie, You said "just cause someone is lost, it doesn't make you found, even if they can hear you, it doesn't make you sound." How has being seen in art help you?

What one story, that you haven’t told anyone, is one you would like saved forever?

What did Clive say back to you?

Two Big Questions:

What’s the greatest power of being an actor?

Who has taught you the most and has asked the least of you?

The Impossible Question:

“I don’t reveal, all my thoughts…

Somethings we’re not meant to share…

If you hear something from me. (silence)

It’s for me to release… - my soul.”

What do you think is power of your soul?

“Staying downtown for the weekend made me realize there’s a lot of miserable souls that go through the motions of LIFE! #AppreciatetheNOW”. Why do you appreciate about life?

The Wrap:

He’ll be in “How to Die Alone” on Hulu, and “Chicken Sisters” loves his dad honesty, always will have mom cook from him any chance that he can. He’s always a sharpshooter at the free throw line. DO NOT challenge him.

Arkie Kandola, thanks for taking the time to talk with us today.

And that my friends is Beyond the Mic.

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