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| Apr 05, 2007 10:08 pm |
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"True Hollywood Story" |
Glorinda Marie
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Hi all,
Here is my 'True Hollywood Story':
I am an actress who has built a pretty good resume in San Francisco, California. After joining the SAG union, I decided to move to LA temporarily in mid January in order to expand my career.
I started out gangbusters meeting actors, casting people, directors.
Within a few weeks, my car broke down and needed repair. I fixed it. Then I unexpectedly developed a serious health matter that
required several trips to the ER! One time I waited 4 & 1/2 hours
in the ER waiting room which was extremely painful and frightening. Each time they would shoot me up with morphine, slice me up and release me. Then insurance issues kicked
in and caused problems and delays, But once resolved, I finally found a doctor in LA who saw me and said my case was the most severe she'd seen in her career and required immediate surgery!
Next day I went to see the surgeon who looked at me and said he had to squeeze me into his surgery schedule the following day for emergency surgery immediately! The surgery went well, however, three days after the surgery I became impacted and was back in the ER! The surgeon says it will take at least 3 months for me recover fully as my case is unusually severe. I had already lost 3 weeks of classes and this temporary move is a very expensive investment placing us in severe debt! So, we decided to extend my stay a bit here in LA to make up for lost time.
So, three and 1/2 weeks after the surgery, I'm out there and in the game again best I can deal with it. It's really, really tough though - I'm not well but I'm peddling as fast as i can.
This month I have 17 casting director workshops, 3 agent showcases plus I am studying at Scott Sedita's Studios. Some good fortune came when a nice WB director kindly gave me an industry referral that got me into this masterful class. Thanks to her I am studying with a comedic genius! Laughter is the best medicine and boy do I need it now more than ever!!!
OK. So, did you see the news about the enormous fire in the Hollywood Hills? Well, I live in the apartment complex that that fire came within 3 feet of burning down! That particular day I had just taken some medications in recovery from my surgery and was ready to lie down for a quick nap before my class when I suddenly heard dozens of helicopters overhead. I turned on the news and saw this enormous 250 acre fire burning out of control! I heard the anchor woman say, "Barham Blvd is closed'"- the very street I lived on!!! Then the fire alarm in my building went off and we were all evacuated from the buildings for awhile! It took about 6 hours to contain the fire and 2 days to put it out completely. What a nightmare scare!
Two teenagers from Illinois had started the fire as a prank. Needless to say, they are in a detention center currently. The apartment complex has 1,000 units - so thousands of people's lives were placed in jeopardy!
I nearly laughed when the news focused on the safety of the "Hollywood" sign! Never mind all the people in our apartment complex or the people at nearby WB studios next door who may have died. But the "Hollywood" sign is safe - phew - what a relief!
The next day as I began to catch my breath, I went to reward myself with a pedicure. Within a few days, I developed ingrown toenails that became infected! I just got them fixed yesterday!
What next? Locusts? Pestilence?
I swear, I am due for some good news to break soon. Honestly, I'm really a good girl!
Anyway, on a positive note - my studying is going well and I am
receiving glorious and encouraging reviews from the casting directors that I have been meeting.
My goal is to aquire an agent here in LA and at least one invitation to audition for something! I do have a good agent in SF and played a fun role in a Hallmark film last year. But, there is not alot of union work in the Bay Area. Most of the good union work for TV and film is in LA, so I'll probably be a nomad for awhile.
Here is my actress link if you are interested in seeing my portfolio including 3 short demo reel samples of my work:
http://www.glorinda.com
I do know about 'the secret' and am keeping positive thoughts and counting my blessings and success' each day. But, I thought I'd share my latest story with you all here and hope some of you will send positive loving thoughts my way. Hope it offers you some inspiration - despite obstacles - the show MUST go on!
Wishing you all the best,
Graciously,
Glorinda
Glorinda Marie
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