“They pay me to wait, I act for free” 

Terri Ivens is a thirty-five year SAG seasoned professional, Best Supporting Actress

Emmy® nominee, Series Regular on 25 x Emmy® Award winning, Outstanding Digital Drama Series, The Bay, on Amazon Prime. During her seven-year portrayal of Simone on ABC’s All My Children, Terri became a fan favorite. Her film credits include Roger Corman’s Syfy cult-classic Pirahnaconda, Prime Video’s newly released Coven, and psychological thriller, The Last Exorcist with Danny Trejo. From sit-com comedy to dramatic crying on cue, Terri’s had a fantastic career in Hollywood thanks to her wide range of acting ability.  

In this episode, Terri talks about what she has learned throughout her 35 years+ as an actress in Hollywood and what she recommends for the next generation of actors coming up. She talks about when she became interested in acting, the best pieces of advice she has been told, why acting is a learned skill, the different ways the industry has changed, her advice to young actors, and so much more. 

Tune in to Episode 57 of Hollywood Dream Maker to learn from the incredible actress Terri Ivens!

In This Episode You Will Learn:

• When Terri knew she wanted to become an actress (8:34)
• About Terri’s very first job in Hollywood (15:41)
• One of the best pieces of advice Terri’s acting coach told her (19:44)
• How Terri handles the nerves that come with acting (23:26)
• Terri’s perspective on how the industry has changed (56:16)
• The advice Terri would give her younger self (1:08:37)

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