Meet Maytal Angel | Actress/ Producer

We had the good fortune of connecting with Maytal Angel and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Maytal, what principle do you value most?
A value that is most important to me is kindness. I am a people-person and I value other humans and their journey so much. My encounters with every person I ever met are all a part of who I am. They all influenced me one way or another.
I filmed a documentary across the entire country for two years by myself and encountered so many incredible people along the way. I constantly came across random kindness from strangers and friends alike and that made me a true believer in community.
I believe we all need each other to thrive. I couldn’t have done what I did for two years without the help of countless people along the way. I couldn’t have done life without my relationships and all the love that I have received, and I wouldn’t be the person that I am without other people. I have so much love and respect for so many people in my past and present. We are all unique in our own way, but we all experience human emotions. We all go through pain, we all experience happiness, and as an actress, I have been trained to examine human behavior. Nothing is more fascinating to me. I believe the highest commodity of all is people.

Alright, so let’s move onto what keeps you busy professionally?
I was born and raised in Israel and was always interested in performing. I loved singing, dancing, acting, especially comedy! And I performed in every school play and every event possible. At the age of 18, I joined the Israeli Military and worked my way up to lieutenant. My position was pretty high up and I worked with the highest offices in Israeli government and internationally, including the CIA and The White House. Didn’t take long to see politics was definitely not for me, so when I finished my military duties, I moved to NYC to pursue my passion for the performing arts.
My first few years in NY were a serious struggle. I didn’t know anyone, and I didn’t have any money. I had to juggle 3 jobs and dance school and find a way to keep my visa so I can stay in the states legally. On top of that-I had to find the time to pursue my dream. It was really hard, and I felt so alone.
When I met my ex-husband, things turned around for me. I felt happy and motivated. I started writing and recording original songs, and I performed as a singer and dancer in music videos, clubs and events for a few years.
My greatest achievement as a dancer was when I got to be in a music video on SNL! And my proudest moment as a singer was performing at the Queens Pride Parade.
I also produced and hosted a local TV show “The Foxxi and Bambi Show”. It helped me connect with other artists and producers and led to me producing other TV shows and commercials.
When I went through my divorce, I took some time off for myself. That was probably the most painful time in my life. I wanted to escape and decided to film a documentary in which I would travel across the country and just perform in different cities.
I ended up not doing that, but I instead I found healing through acting and started taking classes again. I studied with incredibly legendary teachers in NY such as Elizabeth Kemp, Chazz Palminteri, Louise Lasser, Bob Krakower and more.
I started doing theater again and auditioned for film and TV projects.
I’m very grateful for every role I booked, whether it was a student film, a TV show or a stage performance- they all helped push my career forward and make amazing connections with other artists.
About 5-6 years into my acting career, after a painful breakup from an ex-boyfriend, I decided to go on the road and film the documentary I dreamed of year earlier.
I produced my own original series, “The Road To Hollywood”, which documented my acting challenge mission across the country. I traveled alone to 13 cities, from NYC to L.A. and I had to find an acting job in each city, before advancing to the next.
I filmed this mission by myself for 2 years. It was extremely challenging and fulfilling. I had to find a place to stay, a way to make money and survive in each city, make new friends and make connections in the local industry until I book something. This challenge was very difficult financially, emotionally, mentally and physically, but I met incredible people along the way, learned so much, booked some amazing gigs, made friends across the whole country, and received amazing reviews for my documentary on TV, radio shows, newspapers, podcasts and magazines.
I moved to Atlanta about a year and a half ago, and I’ve been having so much fun! and auditioning a lot more than NY!
I’m currently in the fundraising phase of producing a sitcom pilot I created with a close actor friend, George Papadimatos. It’s an awesome original comedy about a wacky diner in Long Island, NY. It is set in present time with flashbacks to the 80s & 90s, so it’s basically two shows in one! Wish us luck!
Support the show on: JimmysAndJennys.com

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
Oh wow! My friend actually just came to visit me from New York, and we went to so many awesome fun and cool places! I took her to Ponce City Market and of course we walked the belt line to Krog Street Market. Got drinks at Ladybird Grove. We also hung out in Inman Park and went to Barcelona Wine bar.
Piedmont Park of course! Park Tavern.
I also took her to my favorite burger spot which is the Vortex Little Five Points! Buena Vida Tapas & Sol For brunch! And at night we hung out in Buckhead: The Garden Room at the St. Regis hotel, Habitat Kitchen & Bar, Moondogs, Big Sky Buckhead and Johnny’s Hideaway!
Best pizza I’ve tried in ATL so far btw is Rocky Mountain Pizza Company!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d like to dedicate this to George Papadimatos, the co-creator of a TV sitcom pilot I am working on, “Jimmy’s and Jenny’s”. We wrote the show together and we are co-starring in it. George is an incredible man, truly kind, loving, and he’s always there for me. We are like family! I couldn’t have done this without him!
I’d also like to dedicate this to my parents, the best parents in the world!
And of course – the incredible team and cast of Jimmy’s and Jenny’s: Donna Drake, Sarah Seeds. Vanessa Bontea, Angelo Mercado, Carie Karavas and Kelly Karavites.

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