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www.groovekorea.com / February 2014 68 Edited by Elaine Ramirez (elaine@groovekorea.com) MUsIC & ARTs Interview with Kahlid Elijah Tapia, actor Interview by Wilfred Lee Photo courtesy of Kahlid Elijah Tapia W ith roots in acting and film from north Carolina, Kahlid Elijah tapia has continued to flourish in South Korea with more than 20 films to his name, five of them being Korean features. His dedication and successes in filmmaking here are testament to his philosophy to “blossom where you’re planted.” Artist’s Journey’s Wilfred Lee sat down with tapia to discuss his acting values, his challenges as a foreign actor and his expectations for Seoul’s film scene.