Making it in the entertainment industry isn’t as easy as most people make it seem. But, for actors like Akeem Mair, every opportunity to get in front of audiences is an opportunity of a lifetime. And he chases after them relentlessly, just as he worked hard to appear on Iyanla’s Fix My Life and appeared before millions of viewers.
Appearing on the final episode of the Oprah Winfrey Network television series has become one of the actor’s most significant breaks by far. After sending over a video of his reaction to motivational speaker Iyanla’s healing journey with troubled NFL ex-star Terrell Owens, the clip would appear as one of the reaction videos in the show finale.
“Hi Iyanla, my name is Akeem Mair, and my favorite episode is the Terrell Owens episode. Because you taught him that all the penalties in his life are his responsibility, even though his parents are the root of his sorrow, he cannot blame his parents for his penalties. He has to own it and change it and set a different example for his kids.” Those words echoed through millions of screens worldwide in what Akeem shares are part of a defining moment in his climb to entertainment stardom.
Akeem Mair is a Pasadena, California-based actor who has appeared in many shorts and independent films, such as The Art of Compromise, Topiary, Gangster City, 417: Person with a Gun, Jolly Boy Friday, and All I Ever Wanted, to name a few. He has also played many minor roles on hit TV series like Agents of Shield and Motivate Me.
Mair first started showing an interest in acting at a young age while attending Linda Vista Elementary school. He performed in various school productions. “I fell in love with the excitement and reactions my on-stage talents had in people,” shares Akeem. “To be in any character I wanted to give me escape from my everyday life.”
After learning that Fix My Life’s television production team was planning something special for her finale episode, Akeem wanted to be a part of it. So he registered and contacted the show’s producers to express how much Iyanla’s words had impacted him. On March 22, 2021, Akeem received a contract and instructions from the show’s producers to record a fifteen-second clip to give a brief testimonial on the lesson that had left an impact on him most. Unfortunately, Mair ended up with a twenty-second recording, which the show went with anyway.
Akeem Mair’s recording made it on the show’s finale and was aired before millions of Americans. The actor openly expresses his gratitude for being given a chance to be a part of a show that immensely impacted him. “Thank you so much, Bunim Murray Tv Productions, Iyanla and Oprah! I’m going to miss Fix My Life but thank you so much for changing my life!” shares Mair. The episode is now available for preview on YouTube.
Akeem has appeared in several principal and leading roles for productions like Warner Brothers and other independent films shot by some of the best directors and filmmakers in the indie scene. In addition, he continues to play roles in various Los Angeles-based films and works hard to climb his way up to the top of the Hollywood scene.
Learn more about Akeem Mair by visiting him on Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and YouTube channel. You can also visit his profiles on IMDB, Casting Network, Backstage, Actors Access, and Casting Frontier.
