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How many times have you failed to get a commercial spot and then later saw the finished product? Actress Belgica Paola Rodriguez, occasionally happens upon commercials for which she’s auditioned. Rodriguez is a Los Angeles and San Francisco-based actress who… Read More

Casting director Carmen Cuba is most known for casting several young actors in their intriguing and career-catapulting roles in the hit Netflix series Stranger Things. Her work also includes Magic Mike, The Martian, Hillbilly Elegy, and the FX miniseries Mrs…. Read More

When actors think about rehearsal, usually thoughts of a dusty black box materialize. While these blank spaces are excellent for the transformable needs of performers, there are many benefits to stepping outside the box. Literally. Art and nature are ideal… Read More

You want your virtual auditions to stand out and I want your virtual auditions to stand out. So, how do we make this happen every time? It’s pretty simple. Keep reading for a list of clear virtual audition tips to… Read More

It can be tough to feel motivated to work out and focus on matters of health during the cold, dark winter months. But now that spring has arrived, it’s the perfect time to get moving and establish healthy habits to… Read More

“I love to research, and I have a very journalistic approach to my characters.” — Edgar Ramirez  Edgar Ramirez never saw acting as a career option during his college years. However, he was certainly attracted to theater arts. At first… Read More

Being an actor on a professional set can be overwhelming. There are things to know and ways to conduct yourself. The Actors Lounge podcast is here to help!   Mel V, the host, conducts industry interviews and gives advice to… Read More

Acting great Ben Kingsley once remarked, “As an actor, there’s no autonomy unless you’re prepared to risk the possibility of starving.” Performers boldly put themselves on the line with each character they portray, but some of their gutsiest moves are… Read More

People are falling in love with eight-year-old acting sensation Alan S. Kim. During the summer before entering second grade, Alan portrayed the Mountain Dew-drinking, cowboy boot-adorned David Yi, the son of an immigrant farmer in Lee Isaac Chung’s Minari. The… Read More

Musician and actress Herizen Guardiola started out in the entertainment business as a teenager and has continued to nourish her career over the years. You’ll most recently recognize Herizen from Netflix’s cheerleading series Dare Me and the Starz hit series… Read More