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92 || CELEBRITY MAGAZINE || MAY-JUNE 2017that supports the care and generosity to those in need, and/or that promote equal justice, human rights and the making of the world a better place for all. For me, just being in a position to be able to give back is extremely important. At the end of the day, any level of recognition, fame, or fortune is fleeting. None of it can possibly compare with the joy of making a positive impact upon someone%u2019s life in a meaningful way, especially the young. That is what the journey of this life means to me. What projects you are currently working on? One of my most recent projects is that of being the on-screen Spokesperson for a series of global video presentations for the %u201cThe Global Counterterrorism Forum (GCTF)%u201d representing the United States Department of State. The series is directed to World Leaders and the practitioners within their governments. The first in the series was presented to World Leaders at the United Nations by the Deputy Secretary of State. I just now completed five new presentations that were just released to the world. I am also playing a lead role in an indie Western, The Lonesome Trail, I play a drifter. It was a very different role for me, portraying a vulnerable man in the western territories of the 1890%u2019s. I also just wrapped on another short indie thriller film that%u2019s currently in post-production called Exigence. In addition, I%u2019m currently trying my hand at behind the camera ventures such as Associate Producing and Strategic Advising on various projects. I just completed a short film project called Union, it draws on historical accounts and notable figures during the American Civil War. I continually do various MC/Hosting events, Print modeling, TV commercial and Corporate training video productions as time allows with my very busy full-time civil service job schedule.How much time you spend to keep up with your fans on social media? Favorite port for social media? Hahaha, %u201cHow much time?%u201d Way too much! Having said that, I spend a lot of time on Facebook connecting to people that follow my shenanigans. I love interacting with people. As I said before, making people smile gives me a tremendous amount of fulfillment. I would have to say Facebook is my preferred platform, I also chatter with people through my web site at www.lamonteaster.com, and on Instagram and Twitter.With your career quickly rising, are there any roles that you have yet to check off your bucket list? I don%u2019t know, as an actor I don%u2019t want to ever get comfortable with the craft. So I%u2019m willing and open to try any type of role where the screenplay is well written and has depth and dimensions to the character. I guess I look forward to going against type and playing a really devious bad guy, maybe a killer in a thriller movie. How cool is that?!Where do you see yourself in the next 5 to 10 years?When asked that question, I%u2019d like to say %u201cOn an Airliner somewhere halfway around the world, going to, or returning home from performing on an amazing production!%u201d (he smiles)