The Life of An Actor...

Hello My Lovelies,

My mission to AADA is well on it's way. My excitement has taken over and I've already started to prepare my acting folder, making room for lots of new monologues and am attempted to polish up on my American accent (you know, just in case I may need it). I am so excited to know that in four months time I will finally be able to ditch my thick woolly jumpers for some cute little dresses and shorts. I have also managed to meet many of my fellow class mates (via Facebook of course!) and everyone seems really cool, which lets me know already that it is going to be an amazing year (or two). There is quite a diverse range of people in the class, coming from all walks of life, which is amazing. I can also finally share my excitement with other people now, rather than annoying my friends and family by going on about AADA and moving to LA 24 hours a day. It's nice to be able to share your thoughts and feelings with people that understand you and know what you go through everyday as an aspiring actor. It is encouraging to hear about other people's experiences. 

I feel like there's a lot of controversy regarding the career of an actor. It is a difficult craft to gain full success in, with constant auditions that may lead no where, but if there's one thing I have noticed over time is that you should fight through it, which is exactly what I'm doing. I often hear negative comments from people like 'don't get your hopes up, there's millions of people just like looking for that big break ' and 'maybe you should have a back up plan, you know, in case you don't make it' but, if I'm honest these negative comments have actually pushed me further to peruse my acting career. For me it is about turning a negative comment into and positive, so the more that people tell me I can't do something , the more determined I am to prove them wrong. Sometimes the negative comments are just as vital as the positive.

After giving up on my dream for two years because I was so afraid of the rejection, I soon realised that it was a mistake. Working as a sales assistant with a routine of getting up, going to work, bored out my brain and then going home, just didn't work for me. I'm a creative person, I need to be living my life as an adventure and enjoying it, not bored out of my brain, counting the minutes until I can go home. I decided it was time to start believing again. I even got a tattoo on wrist which says 'Credere' which means 'Believe' in Italian (Yes, I am Italian, I didn't just get a random language written on me). Every time I feel sad or unmotivated, I look down at my wrist and remember the reason I got this. It reminds me everyday to believe in craft and in myself and it always makes me feel that little bit happier. I know I will make it as long as I believe.

(Source: https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/236x/04/b2/3b/04b23bdf1ea328e7b9e274e121d284d7.jpg: 2015)

I am now working as a brand ambassador, where I get to work around my current studies, to pay for my next adventure to Hollywood. I over heard a comment yesterday whilst I was at work when a lady said 'All failed actors work in Promo' but I feel this an ignorant comment. I need flexibility whilst I am looking for auditions and studying so I can save up to Pursue my career. I don't believe this means failed. I am on my way to starting my career not waiting around until I get 'that big break'. 

Although my fundraiser hasn't gone very well I will not let this dishearten me. I still have many ideas up my sleeve and I will still keep going with or without some people's support. 

I cannot wait to go on this adventure and share my experiences  with all you lovely people. 

Stay Tuned for more 😉


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