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Is there a certain age to get a breakthrough in Hollywood?

by Emma QUESTION: I am currently studying acting in university in England and I will be 23 years old when graduating. I want to become a movie actress but I think it will take a few years for me if I`m lucky to get a role in a movie. I am worried about my age. […]

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Is 25 too old to start an acting career

by Adam (Sweden) QUESTION: Hi, my name is Adam and I’m 25 years old. I live in Sweden. I’ve read your website and it’s wonderful. I’ve always loved acting and wanted to become an actor. – My dream was and still is to pursue a career in hollywood. Sadly, I didn’t get the opportunity to […]

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ACTING CAREER ON COMMERCIAL TELEVISION AD

by Nisha Gehlot (Hyderabad) QUESTION: I am a post graduate in Retail & Marketing, carrying an experience of 6 month as sales manager. I am very much interested to work on commercial ad on television.I am not a professional actor or a model but still want a career in commercial ads on television. How to […]

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Learning the business of acting

QUESTION: I read somewhere online about acting on screen(movies) that it is not only about having talent and being good in acting. It is also about being able to learn how the business works and by being able to learn the business(as well as being a good actor) you will succeed as an actor. Is […]

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Where to Study Acting

by Emily QUESTION: Hi, I am currently studying a theatre course at university in England. I am foreign(and I don`t have a british accent) and I want to become a movie actress focusing on screen acting but I am confused if it is best for me to stay in England to pursue an acting career […]

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Acting vs medicine

by Malcolm Herrera (El Salvador) The one on the right is me, next to me is my friend. QUESTION: Hi, my name is Malcolm and I currently live in a Latin-American Country, However, I have 2 choices: Study in my country a normal career (medicine), or go and live with my Aunt in Los Angeles. […]

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Can I still make it in Acting after College?

QUESTION: Hi, I’m 19 years old and I’m a freshman in college in Ireland. I’ve always loved acting, however after school I decided to start an academic degree in College (French and Classical Civilisation). I really like my courses, and I do want to stay in college for now, however I do still really want […]

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The advantage of becoming an Extra

QUESTION: Dear Acting-school-stop, First of all thank you for all the information you gave me. It is an amazing opportunity for any young actor who dreams big to find a website like this. I became aware of so many interesting facts and details that I had no idea before. My name is Archil and I […]

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Acting on Camera and in Front of Others

by Josephine (Richmond, VA) QUESTION: I have recently considered becoming an actress and have had experience acting for plays, sketches, skits, etc. on stage, and have felt comfortable with those. However, I always choke up when in front of the camera. I’m also more nervous in front of people that I know, but I’m perfectly […]

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Can I become an actor??

QUESTION: I am studying medicine and would become a psychiatrist in Germany but I also have a huge yearning for acting as well as learning languages, so do you think that since psychiatry is not as straining as for instance surgery that I can pursue my acting dream?? ANSWER: You can always pursue acting as […]