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acting?
well i really would like to become an actress. i know there are probably thousands of girls in the country that wants to, so if you reply please dont tell me anything like that or anything negative.
heres are my strengths:
-i can be very dramatic
-i can do different voices, and im good at impersonating people
-im good at memorizing things
- and i just love to be someone different and hear different stories
weakness:
- i can be extremely, extremely shy around people i DONT know
so my questions are:
1)is there anything i can do to get over my shyness?
2) should i start out with headshots? im not really sure..
thanks guys! i know it was long but i'll rate high for good answers
oh and ps. pleeease dont say "start out on plays" because i did plays in highschool and i absolutely hated it
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Well, my career was ruined becuase I was shy. If agencies ever think that you're the least bit shy, they won't represent you.
You shouldn't have to pay for a eadshot. The agency will, if they are going to represent you.
Plays and movies are VERY similar. If you don't like plays, the acting probably isn't for you.
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Dear Actor,
The name is Christopher Espinoza, I am an Arizona Producer as well as an Az, Ca, Fl, and Ny model agent. This is my field and my play ground so here are a few tips, yes get a headshot that will be imporatant to even getting a foot in the door for if you have no headshot or resume with you on the casting days you might as well not show up. Second find a skill in acting that sets you apart from the rest, you need to show your unique quality you need to stand out. Start working on your acting, and I mean do it no do and say you did, so when there is a student project offering just credit and food be first in line because now your name is out, your refining your skill and the film makers on the video are going to be the film makers you work with in the future so remember be nice and play hard. And no never start out on plays, plays are way different so stay away, on be in a play to get the practice. Now being shy is most youngens in the industry, models and actors alike they need to get comfortable and when you are an actor you get treated like an actor (ex: sylvester stallone hates when people look at him in the eyes, so on set no one looks at him in the eyes, but that takes years to do). But remember acting is a job so start doing it. A practice tool that helps, not all people like it but it works, if a stranger talks with you tell them nothing about you. Thats right make up a character in your head and be that person tell that persons story, plus it helps get rid of shyness a little. Oh Remember there are two types of shy, "Im better than you" shy, and "I dont know how to start" shy.
If you need anything else don't be afraid to ask.
Christopher lee Espinoza
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Hey DollFace :]
Lemme just tell you that we share the same dream. Kayy well I absolutely understand the fact you don't want to try anymore plays cuz broadway && hollywood are two completly different things. It sounds to me like your strenghts are very good && powerful. Those things are important in most cases && they will really help you. Incase you didnt know, many very famous actors && actresses were extremly shy, and some still are. Julia Roberts && Jenifer Garner are two of them. I think maybe taking some acting courses to get started. I use to be super shy, but taking acting clases really helps. You meet new people that love the same things you do && you just begin to feel more confident not only for your dream job, but for life. It alsom seems to me that if your into comedy && stuff like that, you have great potential to be in shows kinda like Saturday Night Live && such. If your thinking that kinda thing might interest you as well, you could try improv classes. Even if your not interested in stuff like that, those will really help too. And last but not least, headshots are of course neccesary for any auditions, so getting some would be great, but i think you should get rid of your shyness && try to work on your acting skills a little more && then get headshots. Usually your coaches && teachers will have information about different auditions && you'll be able to think about those kind of things once your getting ready for an audition.
Hope I Could Help!
See you in Hollywood sweetheart :D
<333 Alexx
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Aw, girl, I am so shy in front of people I don't know, too. Just think of it this way -- Anyone watching you perform wants to be entertained. If you go all out on your performance, rather than be shy, the audience will love it. If you're shy in front of them, it won't be as fun to watch. So, to get rid of some of that shyness practice stuff in front of random people. Your family, maybe for a start. I know they're not strangers, haha, but have them sit down and do a scence or something. Then try doing scenes or people you sort of talk to at school, but don't know all that well. Eventually, you'll progress to bigger audiences, even ones that are filled with people you don't know. Just try to entertain the audience, don't worry about what they'll think of you. They'll love you as long as they're entertained, I bet. About number 2, I'm not sure, I'm sorry. But good luck girl!! :] Hope to see you in movies someday. :]
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