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Bella Majarais

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Hobbies & Interests

  • Track and Field
  • Acting And Theater
  • Singing
  • Dance
  • Electric Guitar
  • Piano
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Travel And Tourism
  • Animals
  • Community Service And Volunteering
  • National Honor Society (NHS)
  • Calligraphy
  • Crafting

Reading

  • Academic
  • Plays
  • Anthropology
  • Psychology
  • Leadership
  • Adult Fiction
  • Mystery
  • Historical

I read books daily.

Bio

Hello! As a Theater Performance (BFA) and Psychological Science (BS) double major at Belmont University, I am driven to create meaningful representation for all, especially the voiceless, and safe spaces for open discourse. Through my time in Belmont's Global Honors Program, my goal is to explore new cultures and perspectives, developing lasting connections while fostering personal and professional growth. As a dedicated performer with a passion for understanding people, I also share a love for fitness and dance, music and singing, culinary arts, and plants, all of which contribute to making me a more well-rounded and versatile individual.

Education

Belmont University

Bachelor's degree program

2025 – 2026

Majors:
  • Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft
  • Psychology, General
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General

Wade Hampton High

High School

2021 – 2025

Miscellaneous

Desired degree level:
Master's degree program
Graduate schools of interest:
New York University, University of Southern California, Vanderbilt University
Majors of interest:
Visual and Performing Arts, General, Psychology, General, Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology
Medical school interest:
No

Career

  • Actress in Liz Townsend's short film, "Tuesdays"

    Performing Arts · Fine Arts Center

    Jan 2023 – Jan 2023

  • Actress in Lily Allison's short film, "Five Stages of a Crush"

    Performing Arts · Fine Arts Center, Greenville

    Jan 2025 – Jan 2025

  • Actress in "What The Constitution Means to Me"

    Performing Arts · Lean Ensemble Theater

    Jan 2024 – Jan 2024

Miscellaneous

Dream career field:
Performing Arts
Dream career goals:
TV/Film Acting
Work experience:
2 years
Has nursing license:
No

Future Interests

  • Advocacy
  • Volunteering
  • Philanthropy
  • Entrepreneurship
Pamela Branchini Memorial Scholarship
Rejection has been a constant occurrence throughout my artistic journey. As a young actress, I began to view every “no” as a reflection of my worth. Each rejection left me wondering what I should have done differently and if I belonged in this industry. Those feelings became difficult when some of the rejection stemmed from something I could not control: my race. As a minority in theater, I felt that I often “didn’t fit the role.” Standing outside theater doors, watching cast lists post while my friends celebrated, I questioned whether there was a place for someone who looked like me. I compared myself to others and rejection began to affect my confidence. Over time, I realized that rejection was not a measure of talent, but an opportunity for growth. It challenged me to persist, trust myself, and continue pursuing what I loved- to collaborate with myself. That lesson became especially apparent during my college audition process. After several auditions where I felt like just another applicant, I arrived at Belmont University, exhausted and uncertain about my future. Instead of feeling judged, I finally felt seen. Faculty and students took the time to learn about me and encourage my potential immediately. For the first time, I stopped focusing on proving myself to others and began trusting the years of training, discipline, and perseverance that had shaped me as an artist. My desire to create meaningful change through theater is why I am eager to pursue a liberal arts education in my theater studies. Theater, to me, is ultimately about understanding people and societies, and collaborating first-hand with them to create authentic and honest art. By studying a variety of disciplines, I will develop a greater perspective that strengthens my work as an artist. Courses in the humanities, psychology, social sciences, and other fields, including within theater, will deepen my ability to act complex characters with empathy and authenticity, enabling me to better understand the cultural and social issues that shape the world. A well-rounded education will prepare me for a career in theater but also allow me to advocate for greater representation on and off the stage. By bringing diverse perspectives into my work, I hope to help create spaces where everyone can see themselves reflected in the stories being told. Hence, why pursuing psychology and theater quickly became my passion. Today, I am a double major in Theater and Psychology, a member of the Honors College, and the Dean’s Scholar for my program. I have worked professionally as an actress and built relationships with industry professionals (actors, producers, coaches, directors) who relentlessly support my growth. Without valuable, dedicated mentors, I would not be where I am artistically, nor would I have been encouraged so thoroughly to pick myself up from the initial hurt of rejection and persevere. However, thanks to them, I get closer every day to pursuing my dreams of acting. My experiences have reinforced my belief that success is not determined by how many times someone says “yes,” but by the grit to continue after hearing “no.” My goal is to use my art to increase representation for women and minorities who have been told they are not enough, do not belong, or cannot succeed. I want young artists to see themselves reflected in stories, characters, and performers who break stereotypes and challenge societal expectations. Through acting, I hope to demonstrate to others that barriers are not ceilings. In an industry that is constantly evolving, anything really is possible. The most powerful way to prove the naysayers wrong is to keep showing up unapologetically as yourself.
Nagle Jackson Liberal Arts and Theatre Award
Rejection has been a constant occurrence throughout my artistic journey. As a young actress, I began to view every “no” as a reflection of my worth. Each rejection left me wondering what I should have done differently and if I belonged in this industry. Those feelings became difficult when some of the rejection stemmed from something I could not control: my race. As a minority in theater, I felt that I often “didn’t fit the role.” Standing outside theater doors, watching cast lists post while my friends celebrated, I questioned whether there was a place for someone who looked like me. I compared myself to others and rejection began to affect my confidence. Over time, I realized that rejection was not a measure of talent, but an opportunity for growth. It challenged me to persist, trust myself, and continue pursuing what I loved. That lesson became especially apparent during my college audition process. After several auditions where I felt like just another applicant, I arrived at Belmont University, exhausted and uncertain about my future. Instead of feeling judged, I finally felt seen. Faculty and students took the time to learn about me and encourage my potential immediately. For the first time, I stopped focusing on proving myself to others and began trusting the years of training, discipline, and perseverance that had shaped me as an artist. My desire to create meaningful change through theater is why I am eager to pursue a liberal arts education in my theater studies. Theater, to me, is ultimately about understanding people and societies. By studying a variety of disciplines, I will develop a greater perspective that strengthens my work as an artist. Courses in the humanities, psychology, social sciences, and other fields, including within theater, will deepen my ability to act complex characters with empathy and authenticity, enabling me to better understand the cultural and social issues that shape the world. A well-rounded education will prepare me for a career in theater but also allow me to advocate for greater representation on and off the stage. By bringing diverse perspectives into my work, I aim to help create spaces where everyone can see themselves reflected in the stories being told. Hence, why pursuing psychology and theater quickly became my passion. Today, I am a double major in Theater and Psychology, a member of the Honors College, and the Dean’s Scholar for my program. I have worked professionally as an actress and built relationships with industry professionals who relentlessly support my growth. These experiences have reinforced my belief that success is not determined by how many times someone says “yes,” but by the grit to continue after hearing “no.” My goal is to use my art to increase representation for women and minorities who have been told they are not enough, do not belong, or cannot succeed. I want young artists to see themselves reflected in stories, characters, and performers who break stereotypes and challenge societal expectations. Through acting, I hope to demonstrate to others that barriers are not ceilings. In an industry that is constantly evolving, anything really is possible. The most powerful way to prove the naysayers wrong is to keep showing up unapologetically as yourself.
WCEJ Thornton Foundation Music & Art Scholarship
Rejection has been a constant occurrence throughout my artistic journey. I began to view every “no” as a reflection of my worth. I was left wondering what I should have done differently and if I belonged in this industry. Those feelings became difficult when some of the rejection stemmed from something I could not control: my race. As a minority in theater, I felt that I often “didn’t fit the role.” Standing outside theater doors, watching cast lists post while my friends celebrated, I questioned whether there was a place for someone who looked like me. I compared myself to others and rejection began to affect my confidence. Over time, I realized that rejection was not a measure of talent, but an opportunity for growth. It challenged me to persist and continue pursuing what I loved. That lesson became especially apparent during my college audition process. After several auditions where I felt like just another applicant, I arrived at Belmont University, exhausted and uncertain about my future. Instead of feeling judged, I finally felt seen. Faculty and students took the time to learn about me and encourage my potential immediately. For the first time, I stopped focusing on proving myself to others and began trusting the years of training, discipline, and perseverance that had shaped me as an artist. Today, I am a double major in Theater and Psychology, a member of the Honors College, and the Dean’s Scholar for my program. I have worked professionally as an actress and built relationships with industry professionals who relentlessly support my growth. These experiences have reinforced my belief that success is not determined by how many times someone says “yes,” but by the grit to continue after hearing “no.” My goal is to use my art to increase representation for women and minorities who have been told they are not enough, do not belong, or cannot succeed. I want young artists to see themselves reflected in stories, characters, and performers who break stereotypes and challenge societal expectations. Through acting, I hope to demonstrate to others that barriers are not ceilings. In an industry that is constantly evolving, anything really is possible. The most powerful way to prove the naysayers wrong is to keep showing up unapologetically as yourself. Due to copyright, I cannot submit many videos of performances, but I will attach a resume and a link to a short film.
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