In this article Soundings contributor Amanda explores the stories of a number of visually impaired actors, producers and singers who have enjoyed highly successful careers in the entertainment industry. Across music, TV and film, these stars have overcome poor sight to make it in the entertainment business – including several household names.
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Visual impairment need not be a barrier to successful careers in the entertainment industry
Amanda Benzecry graduated from Cambridge University with a degree in Classics and, after abandoning plans to become a professional actress, her first career was in advertising. She worked for a number of leading international agencies. After an employment hiatus in order to bring up her two sons, Amanda returned to the workplace – as an Estate Agent. She has continued to act on an amateur basis with local drama groups and has performed across a variety of different theatrical genres, as well as in film and on radio. Amanda lives in southwest London and owns two Romanian rescue dogs, four cats and a variety of fish. She very much enjoys writing and reading - out loud!
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