Realistic day in the life of a struggling actor
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- Опубліковано 27 вер 2024
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You're not a struggling actor. You're an actor. Keep up the good work!
They don't have work. They also have day job ATM.. did we just watch the same video or what?😊
Exactly ❤❤❤❤
@@garystinten9339
She should not be is not "struggling" to BE an Actor; plus she has a steady job.
If they quit their day job they might be struggling financially, and if they had an acting job, it might over-all pay less than the day job they had.
SHE IS AN ACTOR
Statistics say that most Actors do not have stable employment and only about 5% are considered "Successful Actors".
I once had an "Aspiring Actor" sign in my back window. Someone at a Gas Station opened my eyes years ago.
*actress
@shaleececarter6570 A lot of actresses prefer being called an actor.
Thought I'd give some advice here so I spoke to my friend who is a UK actor who has done it for 19 years, he is really quite successful and who I have worked with as a production assistant several times. Here are his 3 tips....
1) Get some professional training.
Even if your the best natural actor in the world this shows your dedicated and will hone those skills. It will also teach you certain phrases you will hear on set and then you won't have to ask what they mean.
2) DO NOT under any circumstances mention social media in an audition. Casting directors hate it. They don't care how many followers you have and if you share everything on social media they may not want to let you see the script or be around any big names.
3) Be realistic and manage your expectations. Your never guaranteed your next acting role. 97% of actors either work or have worked regular jobs. Even some bigger names go back to regular jobs, you just don't hear about it much. Their not all as rich as you might think. Sometimes a big film might not pay much but it could lead to a commercial that pays more than you can imagine. You may be surprised what roles earn you bigger money....In this industry you've 'made it' if your getting a paycheck.
You're not Your
this is nice advice
what’s your actor friends name?
It was my dream to be an actor since 13 , when I turned 15 I started learning acting, when I was 16 I got my first work!! I am 17 now iam getting alot of works , I can see my dream coming true!
How did you start acting? Did you have to pay a lot of money for acting classesm
@@Willow-my7nh ya after all no knowledge is free! So yes they take fees and there is different types of courses
Have you got any big work?
@@Knsworth yes if I talk about within my country then yes it's quite a big work
@@soul2687 that’s wassup I’m 17 and I don’t have any clue where to start I’ve got backstage , actors access and I’ve looked on instagram for casting calls but I have no experience
One thing I've learned is to look at whatever you are doing as learning. I'm not an actor but I want to learn how to act which can come handy in life. Everything has its uses.
Acting skills can get you out of MANY real life situations.
Thank you for sharing this! I’ve lived in nyc and la. Most actors have day jobs. Even pretty successful ones.
Yeah very few of us are working full time through acting! Even the successful ones are doing brand deals, public appearances, etc. to make ends meet
These kinds of videos are gold for future archaeologists or curious people. Just seeing how people lived their lives back then is cool and giving that chance for people in the future is even cooler.
I’m trying to become an actor- but since I’m still young and can’t act very well I’m doing theater! So far it has seemed to help
"still young" is not an excuse. You will use "too old" once you are older. Getting signed is 1000x easier when you are younger. As soon as you stop looking like a teenager it becomes a f ton harder
Get training and don't put yourself down.
You can do this!! No one is ever too young for acting.
@@aidan41crap bro im 14 and i usually play 17+ roles :(((
Wishing you all the success in the world as an actress. I tried being a voice actor but sadly wasn’t marketable and couldn’t land a single gig.
So u just gave up?
@@jakeaftermath7563 I did.
I appreciate the realness. I do that as well as an actor who’s been in the industry for 13 years. I’m always real with new actors who take my classes or ask for my advice. I don’t lie or over glamorize to make my life choices seem grander than they are. Being real/transparent is super important.
Your Gorgeous and I really enjoyed your honesty and video! Your awesome 👏 can’t wait to see more!
Thank you so much! ❤
Girl ur life is like a movie. Like ur already an actor for a movie. UR LIFE! I swear whenever I see your videos I get big Adam Sandler vibes.
Ugh it’s so hard to look at it this way sometimes, but you’re right. I’m working on actually producing some work this year though. It’s time to give it 200% or call it quits
@@KyonneSmith I mean the number one rule of life is to not quit. You can either die trying or actually make it. You automatically fail life if you decide to stop.
I am already imagining you as a character I made up in a Star Wars fanfiction
Ok so basically I don’t know if I’m going through the same thing anyone else is but here I go. Basically I’m 14 yrs old I have ALWAYS been obsessed with the world of acting and I want to do it so bad. But I have a few problems. I don’t have the money to be getting agents or any of that. I also don’t feel I’m good at it. A lot of people I know say I am very good at masking the art. I even used to make ads and perform them to my family. And also I jsut really don’t know where to get started. I don’t want to be in small tv shows or anything like that. I want to be in shows on like Netflix or Disney+ or Hulu ect. Also my parents aren’t exactly on board with it ether. My dad thinks the idea is a great opportunity and thinks I have a lot of potential in it. But my mom doesn’t want it I don’t think. But I really really am passionate about it. Can anyone give me any tips?
One day, ONE DAY I will live in New York City 😌💖
Girl you’re living my dream life. I would love to be an actor, even though I’m in college and my major is diagnostic sonography, but I feel like acting or even being a small actor while in college would be helpful to me.
Haha "struggling actor " killed me , you do your thing girl , hope to see you one day.
Keep going. Im getting my training right now I’m college and I’ve been fortunate enough to have a professor that really helps me out a ton in acting and because of him I’ve been getting some really good auditioning material and technique. If you feel it in your heart you should do it. Go for it! I don’t care if I never become rich or famous. I just want to act and keep auditioning because I know ONE day I’m going to get work. All it takes is one good day.
That's awesome that you've found a mentor! I don't necessarily care about being rich or famous. I care about making this my main source of income. I feel like I don't hear people talk enough about how exhausting it is to try and balance day jobs with auditions, training, a social life, rest, more training, traveling, and just having a well rounded life. That's my biggest struggle. Not getting burned out by the grind of it all.
hey im an actor in new york too, that struggle is real but so worth it! awesome content, i enjoyed the watch. Are you union or not yet?
Thank you for watching :) I am not union yet
You are absolutely stunning! I hope to see you on the big screen soon!
Hustling or Grinding actor. Don't used the work struggling . Words have power .
it is my fricken dream to become a actor/model..
congrats on getting that kinda job!
"I deal with it." Reall
You won’t be struggling no anymore girl…YOUR DREAM ROLE IS HERE AND NOW❤
Thank you! I receive this energy!
Damn, actors were like the physical embodiment of social media before it was a thing. Their lives have moments of peak experience full of glitz and glamour, but the majority of their lives are mundane like the rest of us. Anyway, I hope you are doing well and are closer to what you consider "making it".
To give you a compliment would be an understatement. God blessed you in many ways. You'll be just fine I'm sure.
After years of stage acting from elementary school to freshman yr of college, I stopped acting becuz my fear was vulnerability and had a acting teacher that told me to basically quit acting cause I suck, although she may have been right at the time, my passion is acting and I made the sole decision to get back into training & just living my life happily
As you should! May your journey back into acting be fulfilling and successful
wya u should post a vlog 😎
Im coming back soon! One day I just looked at all of my videos and felt like they weren’t good enough. That’s why I stopped. Im working on some stuff for next week 🤍
@@KyonneSmith well not everyone videos are good at first thats what everyone thinks but trust me they were good.
@@angelathomason8091 thank you so much! The encouragement means everything
How do you get time off to go to auditions?
Because of Covid most of the auditions have shifted from in person to self tapes. So the only time I have to worry about missing work is if I book!
@@KyonneSmith Awesome! I also have an interview to be receptionist at a legal firm, do you have any tips to pass the interview? X
The only thing I would say is be overly friendly. As long as you have the technical skills, present yourself professionally and seem pleasant enough to be the first point of contact at the firm you should be fine!
becoming an actor is my dream since I was a little kid, but living in Europe is kind of aggravating factor. I wanna move out to UK at least and start from the scratch ig, but first I gotta safe sum money. anyway, good luck w ur journey!
I thought you were Zoe Saldana for a hot second! 😶😂
Same!
Hey fellow actress. Just wanted to say that you’re amazing and keep up the good work! 👍🤩
I wanna become an actor, if I don’t become an actor I feel like I’d become a model. I know I sound like I’m obsessed with myself but everyone I have met including adults have said i have potential. It would mean everything if I became an actor
It’s not all luck! There are definitely steps that you can take to get going. You know what I’ll actually start making Acting content even if it gets 2 views lol
@@KyonneSmith okay! I’ll watch your videos and I’ll say to people..
“I was having a conversation with her in her UA-cam channel when she wasn’t famous”
When you will be a rich and famous actor
I don’t think this how they expected this interview to go😂 bro said let’s hold hands 😂
The camera ontop of the books is so relatable ! 🤣
Lmaooo because i def don't have a tripod for that. I use my cell phone for all self tapes now
Trying to become an actor too, among other things. I actually work in that building behind the apple store
I used to work there as well! The GM building!!
You are an actor…I see not struggles…I see a lot of success
Thank you for the encouragement!
Its better struggling together than alone 😅
I can’t decide whether I want to move to NY or LA I love both places when I visit. I’m loving that I don’t need a car in NY. But people are always saying it’s only theatre in NY and I just don’t think that’s true - do you have any insight on job opportunities in NY for acting?
It’s definitely not only theater! There are so many shows that shoot in nyc. All of the law orders, FBI’s, Flatbush misdemeanors and so much more. I have a whole list of shows in a spreadsheet that I’d be a good fit for and that shoot in nyc. Do a bit of research and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Also I know plenty of people who have been flown to LA for shows. If you’re right for the part they’ll make sure you get it!
@@KyonneSmith alright awesome thank you so much for responding to me Kyonne! I’m so excited the nightlife in NY looks incredible and tbh more fun than LA.
Try Atlanta. Most big budget projects are getting made there these days because it is cheaper, they have new talent agencies popping up there to cater for the demand because it is a new relatively location for making movies the competition is lower.
@@drrd4127 thank you for the tip I’m definitely gonna look into it more because Atlanta has been coming up in the convo for acting and stuff
My dream job is to be a receptionist in nyc, lmaooo x
as a teen actor I really truly love my job yeah it can be a hard and stressful job but it is really amazing rn my hours are from 4:30 am to 2:00 am but I got home early today
They're breaking child employment laws by making you work those hours.
Keep working and networking, am writing from a Sacrificial anode protection job that has very little actual field work, which gives me a chance to study the industry am hoping to make a career change out of, I literally sit in a shop corner, alternating spots because there's no physical work😂😅🎉 but things move forward, stay positive, keep the faith, your beautiful!
If you do you’re best you will make it. ✨
My next celebrity crush
Do you know in some angles you look like zoe saldana🔥
Wow you’re awesome and proactive. Keep it up gal. ✌🏽
Also, maybe it’s boring but you’re gorgeous !
Thank you so much :)
Keep doing your thing and stay bless 🙏🏻
Thank you!
Is there a lot of opportunity in New York? More then Az, because that’s where I am. I have an indie film opportunity in NY in September and in October for shooting a horror movie. I guess my question is, do you think it would be worth finding a full time job in Ny and pursue acting there??? Please let me know what you think
I don't know man but something about watching other actors makes me feel like doing something similar, a work of art that will make someone feel something watching it something that will last. i don't care for money or fame i care about being in a community of other like minded people , and I don't feel like pursuing any career that doesn't involve creativity I iust feel stuck pursuing something I don't like. anyways if somebody reads this thanks
Good job. Keep going...
Thank you so much!
I say it's the journey of an actress.. ❤❤
I'm trying to be an actor since 14 can you give some advice please?
Yes! The first step is to learn how to act. Take classes whenever you can and read books about acting(the craft and also the business side of things). I personally really love Uta Hagen's "A Challenge For The Actor." It was the first acting book I ever read. Also read Anthony Abeson's book, and Jen Fischer's book. UA-cam is also a good source for voice/speech exercises, learning dialects, scene study, etc. Learn monologues and record them. Watch them and critique yourself and keep practicing!!!
Keep Going!
Thank you!!!
I'm 18 and graduated high school in June and I want to be an actress but I have no experience but I am going to be taking theater classes in my community college. Do you have any advice for aspiring actors? Thanks a bunch!
Yes! The first step is to learn how to act. Take classes whenever you can and read books about acting(the craft and also the business side of things). UA-cam is also a good source for voice/speech exercises, learning dialects, scene study, etc. Learn monologues and record them. Watch them and critique yourself and keep practicing!!!
I’m 15 and my dream in life is to act in horror movies. I just don’t know where to start and my parents don’t seem interested in helping either 😞 Idk what to do
Love me some independent women 💪 mad respect to you babygirl!
I love you!! Keep up the hard work! 😊
You're the best!
keep it up ❤
Thank you!
U are more like gamora❤.. u can be best in the future
lol I get this all the time
Just turned 23 & I want to become an actor.
Step 1 is to take a class. Just start training and working on your skillset
Good luck on becoming an actor
Keep believing in yourself and never quit ❤
This was so sweet! Thank you
My dream is to become a full time working actress before 18 and be well known at 20
such a good vid. you are going to do such amazing things 💛
Thank you!
I believe in you! I hope you make it big ❤
thank you!
Curious, how much do you make as a receptionist at the investment banking firm?
You’re gorg!! Also you can put AirTag on your luggage in case it gets lost
they hating on my guy but that means you winning 💯💯💯 hate comes with being select
I’ve always dreamed of becoming an actress
You can do it!
No u just a fine specimen
Awesome 🤟🏾🥰👏🏾🌷👛👸🏽🤗
Nice look😮
Day in the life of a receptionist
Are you a part time or a full time receptionist?
I don't work there anymore, but I'm part time
The camera on the books is so real
This is just a day in the life of a normal person.
I am a child actor and act in musicals such as descendants jr. And Matilda jr. And I’m going into a new company, wish me luck!
Good luck.
May I ask how you make time for auditions and may acting training while working full time at the investment firm?
Well I work a more part time job now as a waiter, but honestly it's still hard. The auditions come sporadically and it somehow always lines up where I get a very last minute audition due as I'm heading into work. I have no strategy, just doing my best lol
@@KyonneSmith hmm wishing us good luck
Keep up the great work! Also you are so pretty, and you kind of look like the actress Zoe Saldaña!
Thank you!!!
I wanna be an actor but idk if I’m good enough. Like ppl tell me I am but it could be bs yk? Like we’ve all lied to ppl to spare their feelings. No one is gonna tell me “I don’t think you could make it, you suck”
Fought for my life bol 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣that was so funny ..
🤣 because that’s what it feels like after 5 mins on level 10
Good work sis!!
Nice! Is there any movies that you are in and if so I’ll have to watch it anyways keep up the good work!
Beautiful Struggle ❤
Cool whatd she play in?
🙏🏾🙏🏾🙏🏾
Work work work
you are gorgeous wow!! you work in mid-town. I'm on the otherside of the Lincoln Tunnel...:) oh and BTW, I'm on Netflix. I'm an actor now. I still have my day job though. I work in Casualty Insurance.... keep up the good work. you'll get there..
Thank you!!! I used to work in midtown. What show are you in? I'd love to support
@@KyonneSmith I was on the show Love is Blind recently. The contestants Brett Brown and Tiffany Pennywell tied the knot on the show. Brett is my cousin. I was on season 4 episode 13. I also attended their wedding. Also, I work for Allstate Insurance. I am working on getting in their commercials so I am getting it going. My name is Stefhon Brown, you will see I got my little 5 to 10 minutes of fame on the show. Lol
Wow you have life so easy
🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
Very attractive woman stumbled into ya page maybe it’s for a reason 😏 much success queen 💫
What's your dream role?
Ur a wonderful actor!! Ur a star and thank u for sharing, I wish everyone’s acting dreams come true❤XXX
What jobs do yall recomend having while starting acting carrer
What projects have you been involved in
I want to be a actor I’m 10 and it’s my dream to be a actor
keep it up ur an inspiration :)
R u in nyc, I need a child agencie to go to if you know any near there
I am in nyc, but I don't know have any experience with the children's department of any agencies. I'm truly just starting myself, but Google is your friend!
Congrats
You have a job
Just finished school want to pursue acting but there so many types of acting degrees can I get help
Id love to become an actor. If You could find any reason that allows you to utilize myself it’d be an honor to give it my everything or get my feet wet.
I’m still learning myself! But start by finding some books or online resources about acting. And if you can afford it, find an acting class in your area!