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Good thing Kate Winslet didn’t listen to her drama teacher as a teenager. The instructor told her that if she continued to be overweight, she was likely to only get roles for “cute, fat best friend role or the ugly… Read More

A teenage Angelina Jolie appears in this video giving us a glimpse of her as she was developing her craft. It features a three-part exercise alongside two other aspiring actors, one of which is Dagmar Stansova. Although the clip states… Read More

If you ask actors what drew them to the field of acting, you can bet your bottom dollar they won’t answer, “Oh, it was definitely the business side of acting.” Rather, you’re most likely to hear that it was the artistic… Read More

Indian corporate lawyer-turned-film and television actress Sharika Raina recently shared some of her auditioning experiences with 101 India, describing several times she’s encountered the casting couch while establishing her acting career. Actually, Raina says, “Nothing ever goes down at an… Read More

There are many schools of thought and different philosophies as it concerns the question of what makes great acting? But it is universally held that great acting starts with dynamic and sensitive emotions combined with a compelling physical presence. Actors… Read More

E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial was released over thirty years ago; it’s an enduring story about a lonely boy who makes close friends with an abandoned alien called “E.T.” The film’s concept was based on an imaginary companion that a then-teenage Steven Spielberg… Read More

If you are an actor whose parents much prefer you find a “real” job instead of pursuing acting; or if you find yourself second guessing the decision to follow your passion, wondering if it’s wiser to find a more conservative… Read More

The casting of Emma Stone as Captain Allison Ng in the romantic comedy-drama Aloha has triggered widespread outrage. According to IMDb, Emma Stone’s ethnicity is Swedish, English, German, Scottish, and Irish; however, the character she plays in the movie is a… Read More

When it comes to acting, Viola Davis is an absolute powerhouse. The How to Get Away with Murder star recently received a BAFTA Award nomination for her performance as Nanisca in The Woman King. In a How to Get Away… Read More

The craft of theater acting and acting in front of the camera have been described as essentially the same thing for an actor: performing a character amidst a storyline to be appreciated by audiences. While some actors enjoy both mediums… Read More

What would you say in your acceptance speech if you won an Oscar? Have you ever given that any thought…yet? And have you imagined what it would be like to sit across the Inside the Actors Studio‘s James Lipton to… Read More

If you recognize this actor, but can’t think of his name, it’s probably because he’s often cast in small roles in high-profile films and TV shows. Glenn Morshower is best known for playing Secret Service Agent Aaron Pierce in the… Read More

Apple cider vinegar is known for its potent odor, sour taste, and its versatility. Some people use it to clean their kitchen floors; others use it to kill weeds. So why do so many radiant actors and celebrities swear by… Read More

Are you one of the many of actors who earn income from your acting? If so, congratulations! You’ve had the opportunity to enjoy the artistic side of an actors’ career throughout the year. But at tax time, it’s time to… Read More

Happy Mother’s Day from Casting Frontier! Working as an actress can be a real challenge for a woman who is trying to have a baby. After all, what happens when an actress becomes pregnant and the role she is playing… Read More