Eh. tertainrn ýýa§1àdB'6 hlmeion, Friday, September 27 -Milton's Steve Belford pursuing movie acting career in big way By FANNIE SUNSHINE The Champion for the better part of his 21 years, he only became serlous about the craft a year ago. "My mom got me int commercials when 1 was young and then 1stopped domng them for awhile," he said. His big break came several months ago when he successfully auditioned for a Helman's mayonnaise commercial and a choco- late milk ad, both of which are currently running. "In the mayonnaise commercial 1 drop my pants and yell 'hey ladies!.' Some people have recognized me I'rom it." But the chocolate mitk ad could be the une Mr. Belford is musi recognized in, since the close up of his face is plastered on buses throughoot the Greater Toronto Mcea and on sereens in movie the- atres. "1 was driving tu a class une day antd 1 looked at a bus and saw the ad. 1 thought 'yeah rigbt.' Then 1 called my mom." Eventually the actor would like to head out to Lus Angeles or New York City, but for now is concentrating on mastering bis skill. In faci. Mr. Belford is currently in Australia for the next four weeks ssudying acting aI the National Institute of Dramatic Arts. 111 want tu do it al.'" lie said. adding he's taken various acting classes for over two years." Ive always been interested in acting antd dancing." Tbe E.C. Drury High Scbool graduate recallcd bis first encounter with movie mnaking. "In grade 8 we had lu make a commercial. My friend and 1 made une for special soda pop. 1 was the dircctor and camera main. I ruaI- ly liked the experience." Mayhe that's why Mr. Belford feels su coîmfortablc surrounded by camreras. In 1997 he landed a non-speaking role as a lamily mnember in the Dennîs Rodman Story. he continued. "It exposed me a lot tu tIhe process oif making a film andI beiîsg on the set. Being on a set is sometbing you have tu expericoce. I neyer thought acting was su in-depth. Wben you do a sceise, its, -not a case of getting the lines and reading them. It's oi su rut and dry. There are reasons wby an actor is looking in a certain direc- tion or why his stance in the way it is." Going through bis list of acting credits, Mr. Belford said bis proodesi moment was landing the Helman's commercial. "It was tougb competition," lie recalled. "1 was confident with my audition but there were guys there that had more experience than me. I was surprised when they told me I got it." Although he doesn't know wbat's in store for bim in the future. he said acting is definitely in tbe stars. 'You bave to put everything into it. You bave to bave a do-or-die attitude and you can't give up after a couple rejections." Police chorus holds fundraising concert The Halton Regional Police Chorus will presens Harmony in Blue, a concert featuring a variety of police bands and dance groups in Georgetown on Saîurday, Oct. 5. The 7:30 p.m. concert will feature the I-aIton Regional Police Chorus, Halton Regional Police Pipes and Drums. Peel Regional Police Chief s Ceremnonial Band, York Regional Police MaIe Chorus. Aspects of Dance and the Georgetown Sebool of Highlantd Dancing. Proceeds from the concert will enable the police chorus to îrav- el to memorial services. sing at seniors residences. and police antd community fonictions. On Sunday, the chorus will bc singing at the Ottawa Police Memorial Services in front of the Parliament Buildings. Over the next couple of montbs, the chorus will alto be participating in con- certs in Newmarket and Ingersoîl. and hosting its own Christmas concert. For more information or to reserve tickets caîl The John Elliont Theatre at (905) 877-3700 or Joan McWilliams at Halton Regional Police Service at (905) 878-5511, ext. 5112. Tickets cost $15 for adults and $12 for students. Arts and Crafts Tour Oct. 5 and 6 Art kasers arc inviîed ta ieiw the wsirk of 3.3 local artisîs during the fiftb annual Arts and Crafts Tour presenîed by the Fine Arts Society of Milton nexi month. On Octuber 5 and fi. individuals will be welcome to tour the 22 stops in town from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Art work on display will include paint- ings in oil. acrylie. pastel and waîercolour, sculpture in dlay. stone. wood. cement, pot- tery, pbotograpby, blown glass and garden fumiture. The locations on the free. self-directed tour will be marked witb bloc. yellow and white balloons along with a studio touîr number sign in the driveway. The tour map is available in town at the Milton Public Library. Touriot Information Centre. Milton Leisure Centre. Milton Seniors' Activity Centre, Town Hall, Artistic Frame, Halton Hilîs Fine Jewelry, Wakefield Dentistry, the Harrop Restaurant and Gallery, Springridge Farm. Credit Creek Art Gallery, Curves for Women. the Milton MaIl information huard, Unique Frame and Art. Loblaws, La Toscana Ristorante. Zak's Pbarmacy and Galactie Art Glass Studio. In Campbellville. the map can be found at Dars' Delight, Angel Rocks, Maranatha Log House, Antique Stained Glass. 1846 Log House Craft Gallery, Long Lane Orchard, Country Laine Cafe and Tea Room, and at Lott's and Lots Fine Bakery and Tea Room. For more information, cail (905) 876- 2837. Arts :!iFIRSTPRO Kidutuf Eric Nogler Sun. Oct. 20 2 pm Adults: $22/$19/$17 (Kids $3 off) Amaster of many instruments and a I I composer ot orginal sangs, Naglers music s sure ta deligtrt and engage audiences. The Drawer Boy Sot. Oct. 26 8 pm $40/$35/$25 Hlarity and heoribreok mia uSes rural and urban meet - a celebrotion of the power of ort and homos spirit. ýx IJUST ANNOUNCED! Roch Voisine Thurs. 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