Booked a Co-Star on sitcom

Yes booked my first Co- Star for the year right before my birthday. The show was The Millers a sticom with live studio audience which I loved. It was a three day booking which was a nice sag rate just in time for the wedding fund. The first day was a table read. I couldn't believe I was sitting at a table reading with beau bridges, Sean Hayes, will arnett, allvwhile director James burrows (created of cheers, Dir of will and grace) was listening on. Then we moved on to blocking rehearsal. That was a Friday my birthday. The weekend my fiance and I headed up to Santa Barbera for the weekend and stayed in an Airbnb location and was cute cozy and quaint. Heading back to set Monday for a camera rehearsal and then lunch. Tuesday was taping day got moved to a dressing room closer to stage that was nice. Mom and fiance got to come and chill in my dressing room before the show and meet some of the cast that was cool for them. Taping time came nailed my scene and came out for my bows. Such a great experience. Love what I do.

Watch quiet the short film

Quiet: http://youtu.be/VrkBf_5Zaro

Staying Grounded in the Business

When I see all these crazy stories about these young starlettes that are going crazy, on drugs, or have bratty attitudes I don't judge them as fast as the next man. Having grown up in the business as a child actor I can say that is easier than you think to be a spoiled brat especially if your home foundation is not functioning in reality.  Being in the business as a child is a weird thing because you get certain priviledges than most children don't get from gifts to your opinions being heard and considered over adults to less time restrictions on school work etc... But its not all fun and games you also loose out on some of the normal things sometimes like friends and family birthday parties, sleep overs and other things that children not in the biz might take for granted.   So there is a ying and a yang to everything but the key to a humble and grounded kid in the business is a strong foundation at home and in closest surrounding of the child.  My mom was no stage mom, thank the lord.  Often times would I would wrap on set the first thing on my mind was can I go to my cousins house to play.  In a land of dreams and false realities it is always good to come back to reality after work.  Some children never break from the fantasy and think they are free from all consequences, free from all hurts and pains.
I think it depends on the childs interest as well. Much like a parent of a football kid who one day wakes up and decides they want to do another sport or another hobby all together even though they have put so much money into camps and training and programs. Hopefully the kids gets to change their mind. Well I think the same goes for a child actor. When I decided that I wanted to dive full force into a school play and not go on that audition we decided that my training was more important at that stage in my life for my mental development.  When I decided I wanted the full college experience to live on campus and just "Do" school I got full support from my mom to take a break from professional show biz.  Some might think and have said to me are you crazy why would you stop you were up to a movie a year that was a silly decision to stop. But it wasn't I learned so much about my passions and beliefs outside of show biz in college and then went on to study overseas in Europe which gave me a whole different perspective on the world as well as theater not just in england but we traveled all through spain and scotland during that year. Being at UC Santa Cruz shaped my activist mind and adopting the whole notion of uplifting someone higher than yourself has been one of the best life lessons ever.  Going on to New York for grad school at The Actors Studio Drama School  at New School University to get my Masters of Fine arts.  All of these rich experiences that I might not have gotten if I had shut the world out to chase the next audition at that time in my life.  I love acting and I love that I am living in my purpose but I also have few regrets in my development from child to adult because of the freedom to live.   Try not to be surrounded my yay sayers. Keep people who you trust around you keep family that have your best interest around. Work hard but don't forget to live so you can look back on a variety of memories.
I have been paying taxes since I was 8, and although I caught the bug at an early age I was not a slave to my profession.  Now as an adult getting back into the swing of things in the biz is another story for another time. Until then over and out.

Blogger Interview with Producer Don Hahn and Actress Niketa Calame

My fav gig to date was landing the role as the voice of Young Nala in disneys 32nd animated feature film The Lion King

Being on Hold for a Commercial

So when casting calls you and tells you that you are ON HOLD for a project, it means to keep said dates open because you are being considered for the role and if you book it those will be the shooting dates. I have been ON HOLD for this diabetes commercial for about a month now. I don't think that is normal in the on hold world but the client is going back and forth with what they want, where they are shooting and when they are shooting. Neverless it is exciting to possibly be shooting a commercial in the next month or so. I try and forget about it and just wait for that call or email that says you are off hold you are now booked for the commercial. I stay prayed up and we shall see.

Step Out for Life Song

Booked Voice Over

Recently booked my first Radio Commerical Voice Over. It was for American Family Insurance. Really a quick in and out gig. Showed up to the recording studio was handed copy and the engineer went online with the client or director and he directed me from where ever he was in another part of the country. It took about an hour and I was done. Nice pay for an hour of work. Love my acting life #lifeofanactress

Styling for my 30's

So I am ready to makeover my wardrobe. A few styles that I am playing around with for casual, trendy and outings for acting. Need to step it up, plus I love fashion so its fun to explore. If only I could win a shopping spree I would just toss everything and start all over again lol.

 

Forever love

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Bringing in the new year

We did something new this year we went to a comedy show with good friends. Baby cooked for us all, baked chicken cabbage and rice. We walked to frozen yogurt down the street then we headed down the street some more to rite aid the fellas wanted thrifties ice cream. Headed back to the house looked at a little Beyonce and the fellas watched us watch Beyonce and they were watching Beyonce too LOL. Headed out for a fun night with Kat Williams. Hilarious show and great times laughing in the new year At the Nokia Theater. Feeling great for what 2014 will bring.