Ricardo P. Lloyd



Ricardo P. Lloyd (born 20 November 1993) is a British actor.

Quotes

 *  I want to speak up about representation in the industry because it is important. My experience has been hard coming up. I was naive and didn't know about the systemic stuff that still continues today and having experienced it, I know there's a need for change and I want to be a voice for that.
 * On Representation in The Arts, as quoted by My London, ,July 5, 2022.


 * Faith has enabled me to survive in this business: faith in God through Christ Jesus. I trust in him that he has a purpose regarding my life and career, and he knows what is best for me. I also need to have faith in myself, my abilities, my value. I have business skill-sets to help me create my own work. I no longer want to just survive, but thrive. I’m also trying to help other people who come from where I come from.
 * On Faith and the industry, as quoted by The Church Times,, October 29, 2021.


 * I want to tell stories that reflect people from all walks of life.
 * On Acting and being a creative, as quoted by The Stage,, October 26, 2021.

'''I used to get lost in the worlds of movies and music, always playing a variety of characters. When I went through a bad patch during my teenage years, my interest in the arts and acting became my secret place of escape.'''
 * '''When I was younger, I used to dress up as police officers and firefighters, and on other occasions would imitate Bob Marley and Michael Jackson, who were both musical inspirations of mine.
 * On growing up, as quoted by The Jamaica Gleaner,, October 30, 2021.


 * You have people like Marcus Rashford who is part of our generation. He's seen a need and is using his voice. A lot of us are rising up to create change for ourselves.'''"
 * On combatting the inequalities in the system, as quoted by My london,, October 28, 2020.


 *  When you exclude a child, you are essentially saying they're not good enough for society. A lot of my peers who have been excluded ended up in prison or dead.'
 * On the effects of school exclusions as spoken on ITV News london,, October 25, 2019.