Chances Williams "Stands In" to "Stand Out"

When it comes to creating opportunities that will allow him to stand out, upcoming actor Chances Williams is no stranger. He is currently a stand-in for Nadji Jeter on the BET television series, Reed Between the Lines but his talent allowed him to stand out. I had the honor of speaking with Chances who currently resides in Atlanta, GA. Although we have never met in person, his down to earth personality made me feel like I already knew him.

Currently in the process of following his childhood passion of acting, Chances faced many experiences that could have led him on a different path. Born and raised in the DMV (DC, Maryland Virginia) area, he managed to survive nine years in foster care after being separated from his drug-addicted mother. A sum of his childhood consisted of moving from group homes, to treatment centers and boarding schools. He was born Antoine Daniel Williams but given the name “Chances” by his foster mother, Jean Laci. When he became her foster child, she believed she was given a second chance to be a mother and Chances was receiving his second chance to have a family. Chances gives his foster mother much credit for the amazing person he is today.

In spite of the challenges he faced, Chances managed to travel to North Carolina to work with the Hurricane Katrina relief and eventually moved to Atlanta to finish his Bachelors degree in Business from Bauder College. His move to Atlanta prompted him to pursue a career in acting. With advice from his mentor Isoul Harris, Editor-in-Chief of Upscale magazine, Chances took a leap of faith. His first professional experience was doing background for the BET television show, Let’s Stay Together and he has worked on the set of Teen Wolfe, Vampire Diaries and the hit series The Game. While working for Reed Between the Lines, preparation met opportunity when he received a role on the episode entitled “College Boys.” His current role as a stand-in allows him to work with amazing and talented actors and receive advice from the likes of Malcolm Jamal Warner and Tracee Ellis Ross. Although he is at the beginning of his career, his leap of faith has allowed him to stand out and start a lucrative career for himself.

When I asked Chances what does it mean to go for yours? He explained that he goes for his by being a genuinely real person. Anyone who meets him knows he is real. He thrives on positivity and loves being around positive people who are doing something and are motivated. He uses his belief in Christ as a steppingstone and strongly believes that anything is possible and no matter where you come from you can always change your life.

To find out more information about chances you can follow him on twitter @chances_one or visit www.facebook.com/Keyword: Chances Fan Love.