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<h2>ABOUT A BOY. A newcomer in the industry, Dayo Okeniyi’s talent is not hard to notice. We rap with “The Hunger Games” star about acting and beyond.</h2>
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Shirt: Staple Ford
Born and raised in Lagos, Nigeria, with the name Oladayo A. Okeniyi that means “our wealth has become joy,” Dayo Okeniyi’s start seems like a far cry from Hollywood’s glitz and glam. As a matter of fact, the 25-year-old rising star still remains grounded and humble despite of the American dream he has in mind. Nailing his first role on “The Hunger Games” as Thresh, a solitary fighter with standout physical features, Okeniyi didn’t wait long before he then landed a small role in “Runner Runner” and a leading role in “Slew Hampshire.” This young, passionate thespian has several other projects in the pipeline for next year, a solid proof that his first audition in “The Hunger Games” was not merely a fluke.
DA MAN: Hi Dayo, how is it going? What are you busy about now? 
Dayo Okeniyi: I recently wrapped up Universal’s remake of &#8220;Endless Love&#8221; a couple of months ago, which stars Alex Pettyfer and Gabriella Wilde, and is due out on Valentine&#8217;s Day 2014. It’s going to be great. I&#8217;m currently promoting James Ponsoldt&#8217;s “The Spectacular Now,” an indie movie called “Cavemen”—which will premiere at the Austin Film Festival—and 20th Century Fox&#8217;s “Runner Runner” with Justin Timberlake and Ben Affleck—which premiered on October 4.
DA: You played alongside Justin Timberlake in “Runner Runner.” How was it? 
DO: It was excellent. He is a great guy and extremely professional.
DA: How did your career in showbiz begin? 
DO: I&#8217;ve been an actor my whole life. I did a lot of theater growing up but decided to take acting seriously after I graduated from college in 2009. After moving out to LA later that year, I hustled my way through a handful of short films which eventually led to &#8220;The Hunger Games.&#8221; It was heaven-sent.
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Shirt: Your Neighbors, pants: THVM Tapered, watch: Kenneth Cole
DA: So how was it like being involved in the “Hunger Games”? 
DO: It was everything and more that I could have expected from my first studio movie. That experience was a total blessing, no doubt. Just getting the chance to work with Academy-Award-caliber actors and actresses was beyond awesome.
DA: Who would you like to work with in the industry? For what kind of project would it be? 
DO: There are too many to name. I want to work with great directors. Great directors in turn attract great actors, so I would be killing two birds with one stone by doing so. Christopher Nolan, Steven Spielberg, J.J. Abrams, Spike Lee, Martin Scorsese, David Fincher, just to name a few. I don&#8217;t care so much about the subject matter, just that it explores the human condition truthfully.
DA: Where do you see yourself in the next ten years? 
DO: Academy Award winner/Philanthropist. No pressure!
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Shirt: Staple Ford, sweater: CPO Provisions
DA: Besides acting, we heard that you could rap. Where did you pick up that skill? 
DO: I started with friends in high school and I still do it a little on the side. It&#8217;s a huge hobby of mine and, who knows, maybe a career path some day.
DA: What inspires you in general? 
DO: God, family and my peers. I watch way too much film and television for my own good. Always studying the greats.
DA: Who is your role model? 
DO: Denzel Washington.
DA: If you could step into someone else’s shoes for a day, who would that be? 
DO: Jay-Z.
DA: What’s your typical weekend like? 
DO: Doing stuff with my friends. [Going to] movies, bars, clubs, etc.
DA: What is your guilty pleasure? 
DO: Food Network/HGTV.
DA: Describe yourself in five words. 
DO: Passionate, Hustler, Dreamer, Nerd and Empathetic.
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