Amanda Christine is shedding light on her acting career and her involvement in the upcoming HBO series “It: Welcome to Derry” during a recent interview.

In a discussion with The Movie Blog, the 17-year-old actress delved into the origins of her career, tracing her steps back to her early aspirations.

Amanda revealed that acting was a passion she recognized early on in life. At just three years old, she confidently announced her intention to join the ranks of #younghollywood. Her ambition began to take shape by age four when she landed her first commercial role in an ad for “Cabbage Patch Adoptimals.”

As many in the entertainment field can attest, career opportunities can fluctuate, with periods of sparse bookings. Nonetheless, Amanda has remained steadfast in her pursuit, undeterred by these challenges.

“There were moments when I felt discouraged,” she admitted in the interview. She added, “But it’s crucial to maintain confidence in yourself and keep pushing forward.”

“There were some low points where I got discouraged…” she told the outlet. She continued, “so definitely always be confident in yourself and keep going.

With that mindset, Amanda has been able to build an outstanding resume of projects, including her most recent one, It: Welcome to Derry.

In the HBO horror series, Amanda portrays Ronnie Grogan, who is a a young Black girl facing prejudice and terror in 1960s Derry, Maine. 

“Ronnie was literally me. I could relate to her so much,” she said of her character. Also adding that one of her pivotal scenes in the show stretched her both emotionally and physically. She was covered in slime for hours.

“It was cold. It was gooey. It was just slimy… and I had it on me for a week straight.”

There is one message that this talented Young rising star wants all of her fans to know: “Even though you see me on the screen and you think you’re a fan of me, I’m just like you guys, and we’re equals.”

It: Welcome to Derry is now streaming on HBO.