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roseteaxx said:
I'm in the same position you are. I would pag-ibig to be a successful actress (although I'm trying to be realistic and I'm not counting on anything; I'm a good actress, but not amazing, and my parents don't exactly support my passion). However, my brother is a professional actor (not at all famous or anything, but definitely professional), so I might have some tips.
-Have access to either NYC or LA. It can be tough, but many serious actors do live in quieter parts of the country who fly in to NYC or LA for auditions, workshops, classes, etc., and are willing to temporarily stay in the city if they are cast.
-Get an agent. You will need it. Trust me. (Or a manager is fine too, although agents are usually better because they have better connections.) Many people will not even see you for an audition if you don't have one. They need agents (or managers) to send in your information to the casting directors, and then if interested, they will book an audition for you.
-Take classes! There is always room for improvement, and the pagganap world is extremely competitive! Also, it helps because you make connections and work with important people, or let important people see your talent. Besides the fact that you'll make plenty of new mga kaibigan (which is always a plus! :D) you will get to know madami people in the industry, which can make a huge, HUGE difference. The madami connections you have, the better!
-Get a professional headshot. The headshot must ipakita the real you. Of course it's fine to look nice, but don't make it a super-dolled-up version of you, barely recognizable. Make sure you can tell that it's really you!
-Build a resume. You say you've only been in two shows because there isn't much around you. That's fine, and another reason to take classes! On your resume, listahan the shows you've been in (and what parts you've played) along with classes you've taken, talents you have (can you sing? dance? juggle? etc.), and whatever you do, don't lie, or even exaggerate the truth!
-Also, you can go look at big pagganap websites/magazines such as Backstage, Actors Access, etc.
Good luck! :D
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