December 28, 2021

From the Manhattan Actor Studio to Landing Hollywood Roles with Robert Zoppo and Hunter Shigley

1 hour 2 minutes

Are you trying to make it in Hollywood by yourself? When you seek out acting classes and get involved with the acting community, you will build an invaluable network that will help you build your career.

Robert Zoppo is an actor, model and martial artist living in Los Angeles, CA. After many years of success in athletics, Rob decided to pursue his passion for performing and made the move to Los Angeles in 2015. On a mission to improve his craft, Rob joined the Manhattan Actor Studio in 2018 and has since gained credits in film and commercial productions. He played Charlie in "Kiss of Night", a noir short film that won Best Noir at the Independent Shorts Awards, and most recently was the lead of his first feature film playing James Adams in "South by Southwest".

Hunter Shigley is an actor and writer living in Hollywood. He has been pursuing his acting dream for 5 years which started with the Manhattan Actor Studio. Hunter is best known for “The Stakeout” (2021) and “The Confession of Max” (2020). Together, Rob and Hunter are co-writing, co-producing, and acting in their own short films.

In this episode, Rob, Hunter, and I talk about their journey from joining the Manhattan Actor Studio and the experiences they have had in Hollywood so far. They each share what their biggest takeaways are from the Manhattan Actor Studio, what frustrations they have had since working in Hollywood, what their highest moment has been in the industry, and their advice for their younger selves. Rob and Hunter’s individual journeys to pursue acting are inspiring and since meeting through the Manhattan Actor Studio they’ve built an incredible friendship and support system for one another.

Tune in to Episode 44 of Hollywood Dream Maker to learn Rob and Hunter’s journeys from the Manhattan Actor Studio to landing roles in Hollywood!

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