Already an accomplished television, film and stage actor, young Cameron Ocasio is also a black belt in karate and shows no signs of stopping. Having appeared on Broadway, on SNL and in many films, he now shares with us details on Sam & Cat, where he plays cool, calm and connected Dice.
YOUNG ADULT: What is the most interesting part of being able to star in the hit series, Sam & Cat?
Cameron Ocasio: To work with such great talented actors and actresses, along with [series creator] Dan Schneider, and to allow myself to grow as an actor.
YA: Describe your favorite character you’ve played thus far. Who is he? What about him most resembles you?
CO: That would be “Dice” in Sam & Cat! I love this character because he resembles me in many ways, such as being an honest and good kid and always trying to help his friends.
YA: Any fun stories to happen off camera while on set?
CO: When I first started on Sam & Cat, I decided to toilet paper Jennette’s dressing rooms as a goof and then Jennette got back at me later that day…
YA: What has been the best acting or professional advice you’ve received?
CO: Best advice I got was to never give up and work hard at something you love if you want to be successful.
YA: You have other interests, like karate and theatre. How do you balance these out with your film & TV acting career?
CO: Whenever I have free time between filming or during hiatus week, I make sure that I participate in my extra curricular activities!
YA: If you had to pick only one word to describe you, ACTOR or KID, which would it be and why?
CO: Driven – because once I start something that I like, I will work hard on getting better at it.
YA: If you could play any role from any film or TV show in history, who would it be and why?
CO: I would love to play the role of Ace Ventura, since I love Jim Carrey as a comedian.
YA: What would you say is your favorite YA story, book or film?
CO: My favorite film would be Ace Ventura: Pet Detective with Jim Carrey 🙂