Eric Joseph Banal
- Actor
- Producer
Eric Joseph Banal is an Asian American actor based in NYC. He has trained in Meisner Technique at The Acting Studio under James Price, one of the last living protégés of Sanford Meisner, and has trained in on-camera acting at The HB Studio and The Brownstone Class.
Born and raised by Filipino immigrant nurses on the Jersey Shore, his family were the only Asians in their small New Jersey town. Because of this, Eric grew very accustomed to standing out, which only built his confidence, as he grew into an outgoing and creative individual. He went to a visual and performing arts high school where he created and starred in many short films, PSAs, commercials, and music videos for his school's YouTube channel and has acted in plays and musicals. Several short films he was involved in have won local film contests and his senior year play, Amadeus, won Best Play at The Basie Awards.
After studying Advertising and Marketing Communications for two years at the Fashion Institute of Technology, he decided to continue his creative passions by taking screenwriting and acting classes in NYC. Eric is very eager and passionate about being a part of the growing visibility and representation for Asian Americans in entertainment.
Born and raised by Filipino immigrant nurses on the Jersey Shore, his family were the only Asians in their small New Jersey town. Because of this, Eric grew very accustomed to standing out, which only built his confidence, as he grew into an outgoing and creative individual. He went to a visual and performing arts high school where he created and starred in many short films, PSAs, commercials, and music videos for his school's YouTube channel and has acted in plays and musicals. Several short films he was involved in have won local film contests and his senior year play, Amadeus, won Best Play at The Basie Awards.
After studying Advertising and Marketing Communications for two years at the Fashion Institute of Technology, he decided to continue his creative passions by taking screenwriting and acting classes in NYC. Eric is very eager and passionate about being a part of the growing visibility and representation for Asian Americans in entertainment.