Was It Chance?

#45 - Erica Lynn Cunanan: Learning How to Spray Tan from Ryan Murphy

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Erica Lynn is an American actress and dancer born in Bakersfield, California where she began her dance training at the tender age of 3. By 6 years old, she had caught the performing bug in her first theatrical performance as Molly in Annie the Musical. Erica began to pursue a professional career as an actress in 2016, starring in her first short film, It's the Taste. In 2020 she made her feature film debut in Netflix's The Prom, directed by Ryan Murphy.

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    • EPISODE TAKEAWAYS:

    • Erica knew from the earliest age that she wanted to be an actress.
    • Dance was her primary focus for years and found her way back to the theater through backstage.
    • While Erica does feel fear and stage fright, she says that “performing feels like home.”
    • She was active in competitive dance and it was about passion, not winning.
    • Erica found her first agent by befriending a flight attendant who had a nephew in Glee, which she was watching during the flight. A series of crazy events.
    • The Prom (movie) was filmed in California and it was Erica’s first-ever film audition.
    • Being on set for The Prom was a blast. Just a bunch of theater nerds having a great time together.
    • Erica loves self-tapes and thinks this process was a positive to come out of the pandemic.
    • Family Lead on Netflix coming out soon
    • Failure is a common companion in the acting world but Erica stays hopeful, excited and engaged.
    • Erica’s favorite moment/memory from being on the set of The Prom was the ability to learn from more experienced actors on set. But having Kerry Washington checking in on her was a highlight moment. 
    • Be the person you want to work with… That’s how to be successful in this industry.

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