Trouper
(noun)
A person, especially an actor or performer, who is able to continue working despite difficulties or setbacks.
Origin:
Derived from the word "troop" meaning a company of actors, it referred to a member of a travelling theatrical company.
Examples:
- The actor was a real trouper, continuing to perform despite a broken leg.
- The singer was a trouper, she never missed a performance.
- The dancer was a trouper, she kept dancing even when she was injured.
- The trouper never let the audience know that he was sick.
- The trouper never let the difficult stage conditions affect his performance.