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Kyrillos Saber’s Success Story

Published

4 years ago

August 7, 2020

For every person in the world, there is something that serves as their driving force. For some people, the motive is art; for some, it is medicine, some people have a keen interest in sports while some people are really good at science and how the world works. With the dream that a person carries in their heart, the end result for every person is achieving success, and whatever the passion may be, real success can never be achieved without hard work.

Examples of people who are idolized today and admired throughout the world are those who were not only passionate about something but also had the guts and courage to work hard and make their mark in the industry. From Oprah Winfrey to J.K Rowling, Michael Jordan, and several others, success did not just fall at their feet; they recognized what their dream was and worked hard to reach the top.

Among the people who listened to their hearts and followed their dreams, the name of Kyrillos Saber remains distinguished. Kyrillos didn’t limit his passion to one industry; he worked hard and made sure his name shined among the well-known people in the acting as well as the music industry.

Born on 14^th July 1989, Kyrillos Saber opened his eyes in the capital of Egypt, Cairo. Before moving to the U.S., Kyrillos was a student at Cairo University, College of Arts, and received an Associate Degree in translation. Still young, the boy showed interest and talent in various forms of art. Knowing that he wanted to more in the entertainment industry than just sit and watch them from a distance, he worked hard in polishing his skills. His hard work bore fruit when in 2004, Kyrillos was landed with a role in the movie, St. Bishoy, when he was just 15 years old. Three years later, he was offered another role in the movie, St. Hermena.

Upon reaching his 20s, he moved to the U.S in 2009, where he attended the Galen college of nursing in Florida, and graduated with a Certificate of Nursing. Previously, the movies that he had starred in were released in Egypt, and the environment in the new state was a bit intimidating for Kyrillos. But he chose to take it as a challenge and kept working hard. Knowing that the industry was huge and required more than just talent, he spent elaborate hours looking at various pieces of films and music, watching and observing every move of the artists with the hope to learn what the American entertainment industry had to offer.

Finally, in 2013, Kyrillos played Frat Jock in Die Die Delta Pi, the American movie whose plot narrates the story of a serial killer who is responsible for committing devastating crimes and is currently at large. Apart from working in the acting industry, Kyrillos also began discovering what it took to be a celebrity in other entertainment sectors as well. Finding an interest in the field of music, the multi-talented Kyrillos set to work on writing a song. In 2017, he released the song ‘Screw You,’ a masterpiece that was written, produced, and directed by Kyrillos himself. It wasn’t long before the song was recognized for its exceptional tunes and unique vocals. Today, the song has 33,135 views on YouTube and 2.4 million on Facebook.

His first appearance on American television paired with the outstanding music song helped him gain a huge stream of fans. He has reached more than 35K subscribers on his YouTube Channel, where he uploads videos regularly. He is also active on his social media accounts, including Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. He is also the founder of Kyrillos Saber Records, which is his own fan page on Facebook having 237k followers.

Two years later, Kyrillos was landed with another role in The Nest Of Vampires (England), where he portrayed the character of Richard Marks. The film revolves around the story of an MI5 agent, known as KIT Valentine, whose wife and daughter were murdered by a gang of people. Valentine travels from London to rural England, in search of answers and finds that there exists a dangerous, underground society deeply involved in human trafficking and Satanic Cult Worship. The same year, Kyrillos played T.Y. in Shit Stew and Zombie in End Survival (USA).

The actor is also playing the role of Bar Patron in the movie, Todd, which is scheduled for release in October. He is also playing the roles of Vampire in Mercy, Mister in The Last Bounty, and Alan Sweet in Amber Road (USA).

Kyrillos has the role of Vampire Queen’s Follower 3 in Blood Thirst Supporting Tara Reid and the leading character of Troy in Necrophilia 1, a movie that was originally set for release this year but has been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kyrillos played Reza Manzur Jr. in Social Distance, Male News Anchor in Numbers, Officer Sanchez in Amrak My New Family, Anarchist Member in Survival of the Apocalypse, and Masked gun-man in Having Had Breakfast (USA).

Kyrillos Saber also has the role of Detective Martinez in the movie Junior Squad Returns, which is set for release in 2021.

The life of Kyrillos Saber is exemplary. He is the epitome of determination and perseverance. As of today, Kyrillos Saber has appeared 16 plays, released 60 music singles, and directed 15 music videos and is recognized throughout the world as an actor, rapper, hip hop artist, singer, songwriter, scriptwriter, producer, and music video director.

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Turning Tragedy into Triumph Through Walking With Anthony

Published

7 days ago

April 18, 2024

Rosario Farell

On the morning of February 6, 2010, Anthony Purcell took a moment to admire the churning surf before plunging into the waves off Miami Beach. Though he had made the dive numerous times before, that morning was destined to be different when he crashed into a hidden sandbar, sustaining bruises to his C5 and C6 vertebrae and breaking his neck.

“I was completely submerged and unable to rise to the surface,” Purcell recalls. “Fortunately, my cousin Bernie saw what was happening and came to my rescue. He saved my life, but things would never be the same after that dive.”

Like thousands of others who are confronted with a spinal cord injury (SCI), Purcell plunged headlong into long months of hopelessness and despair. Eventually, however, he learned to turn personal tragedy into triumph as he reached out to fellow SCI victims by launching Walking With Anthony.

Living with SCI: the first dark days

Initial rehabilitation for those with SCIs takes an average of three to six months, during which time they must relearn hundreds of fundamental skills and adjust to what feels like an entirely new body. Unfortunately, after 21 days, Purcell’s insurance stopped paying for this essential treatment, even though he had made only minimal improvement in such a short time.

“Insurance companies cover rehab costs for people with back injuries, but not for people with spinal cord injuries,” explains Purcell. “We were practically thrown to the curb. At that time, I was so immobile that I couldn’t even raise my arms to feed myself.”

Instead of giving up, Purcell’s mother chose to battle his SCI with long-term rehab. She enrolled Purcell in Project Walk, a rehabilitation facility located in Carlsbad, California, but one that came with an annual cost of over $100,000.

“My parents paid for rehabilitation treatment for over three years,” says Purcell. “Throughout that time, they taught me the importance of patience, compassion, and unconditional love.”

Yet despite his family’s support, Purcell still struggled. “Those were dark days when I couldn’t bring myself to accept the bleak prognosis ahead of me,” he says. “I faced life in a wheelchair and the never-ending struggle for healthcare access, coverage, and advocacy. I hit my share of low points, and there were times when I seriously contemplated giving up on life altogether.”

Purcell finds a new purpose in helping others with SCIs

After long months of depression and self-doubt, Purcell’s mother determined it was time for her son to find purpose beyond rehabilitation.

“My mom suggested I start Walking With Anthony to show people with spinal cord injuries that they were not alone,” Purcell remarks. “When I began to focus on other people besides myself, I realized that people all around the world with spinal cord injuries were suffering because of restrictions on coverage and healthcare access. The question that plagued me most was, ‘What about the people with spinal cord injuries who cannot afford the cost of rehabilitation?’ I had no idea how they were managing.”

Purcell and his mother knew they wanted to make a difference for other people with SCIs, starting with the creation of grants to help cover essentials like assistive technology and emergency finances. To date, they have helped over 100 SCI patients get back on their feet after suffering a similar life-altering accident.

Purcell demonstrates the power and necessity of rehab for people with SCIs

After targeted rehab, Purcell’s physical and mental health improved drastically. Today, he is able to care for himself, drive his own car, and has even returned to work.

“Thanks to my family’s financial and emotional support, I am making amazing physical improvement,” Purcell comments. “I mustered the strength to rebuild my life and even found the nerve to message Karen, a high school classmate I’d always had a thing for. We reconnected, our friendship evolved into love, and we tied the knot in 2017.”

After all that, Purcell found the drive to push toward one further personal triumph. He married but did not believe a family was in his future. Regardless of his remarkable progress, physicians told him biological children were not an option.

Despite being paralyzed from the chest down, Purcell continued to look for hope. Finally, Dr. Jesse Mills of UCLA Health’s Male Reproductive Medicine department assured Purcell and his wife that the right medical care and in vitro fertilization could make their dream of becoming parents a reality.

“Payton joined our family in the spring of 2023,” Purcell reports. “For so long, I believed my spinal cord injury had taken everything I cared about, but now I am grateful every day. I work to help other people with spinal cord injuries find the same joy and hope. We provide them with access to specialists, funding to pay for innovative treatments, and the desire to move forward with a focus on the future.”