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| Apr 08, 2007 8:41 pm |
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re: re: re: "True Hollywood Story" |
Glorinda Marie
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Hi Christina,
You are too funny! Brangelina - would you really want those two as parents? Hmmm.
;-)
Yes, there is no being discovered here in Hollywood anymore unless you are unusually young and beautiful. Sorry to say, that is not me. For character actors like me it is highly competitive and difficult to even get in doors. I have not yet been invited to even one audition - not ONE - nothing since I've been here (mid January)! ~ Yikes. It is disheartening.
I have an agent in San Francisco (with no pull here) but no agent here in LA yet. So, I just control what I can. I stay in class and meet the casting people through their workshops. Luckily, the feedback for my work has been exceptionally positive fom the casting people and many have taken my demo reels. I pray someone will call me in to read for something soon!!!
One Casting person that I know who is actually very BIG in the film industry emailed me and told me that she had placed me on her 'to cast' list! She will be casting 2 movies this summer. One of them has a 15 million dollar budget - so fingers crossed! She has seen me work in 3 of her workshops and really appreciates my range as an actress and also likes me as a person. So,here is an exapmle - it can take YEARS to develop these important relationships. And believe me, it is all about WHO you know along with your talent.
It's like advertising products in commercials. The average consumer has to see a product 3 times before the product is recognizable to them. In our case- the actor is the product. So these VIPS have to see us at least 3 times before they recognize us and think of us - just to be called in to interview and audition for a job. Then you are competing with hundreds of other actors - many with star names! Perhaps the lottery would be easier. But, if your passion is acting like mine - you gotta do it!
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Thanks for taking a moment to look at my demo reels! Yes, you may have seen me before on a TV commercial or in a film. I have been acting for about 8 years and have made about 35 indie films in the bay area and several commercials. Many of my films have screened in festivals or won awards! But the only one that was actualy played on TV and viewed by millions of people was "The Christmas Card" starring Ed Asner - the Hallmark film that I played a small role in. Maybe you saw that on TV at Christmas time?
Moving to LA is almost like starting over though. It's a catch 22 - they want to see TV show credits on your resume - but how do you get these credits if they never call you in to read for these roles?
To anyone intersted in becoming an actor, I can offer this advice: ~ Remember the 5 P's:
1.) Punctuality
2.) Professionalism
3.) Practice your craft (stay in class)
4.) Persitence
5.) Patience (the hardest one)
All the best to you and a very Happy Easter!
;-)
Glorinda
Glorinda Marie
http://www.glorinda.com
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