I AM PRO with Charlie Brooks

Sally Lindsay is an actress and writer, with numerous credits across theatre, film and TV. She is probably best known for her roles in Coronation Street, Scott and Bailey and The Madame Blanc Mysteries.

In this chat, Charlie and Sally talk about their processes as actors, how working in soap opera's gave them a fantastic platform to build their acting craft and how Sally has now also started to writer her own content with Suranne Jones. She shares her advice for aspiring actors and writers and gives her top tips for anyone looking to break into the industry. 

#sallylindsay #coronationstreet #soapopera

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Ever wondered how instinct and peer learning can shape an acting career? Angela Griffin, acclaimed actress from hit shows like 'White Lines' and 'Harlots,' shares her fascinating journey from a children's theatre workshop to the iconic Coronation Street all before 16. Angela opens up about bypassing drama school and the pros and cons that come with it. She provides valuable insights into her acting process, underscoring the significance of instinct and lessons gleaned from her co-actors. 

The world of acting is riddled with nerves, and we unpack this complex aspect with genuine conversations, personal stories, and practical strategies. We discuss the uneasy mix of excitement and intimidation that envelopes the first day of rehearsals, and how we've learned to ride the wave of our nerves. The topic of conversation drifts to the terrifying instance of forgetting lines mid-performance, and we reveal our techniques for handling it. A deep dive into character building further enriches this chapter, providing a unique look at the path to becoming a successful actor.

Then, we shift our focus to the challenges and strategies for breaking into the acting industry. We explore the differences in preparation time and techniques across theater, TV, and film, sharing personal methods for maintaining continuity in our characters' journeys. A highlight of this discussion is the importance of communication and trust in the director-actor relationship and the emerging trend of raw casting. As we conclude, remember that passion and initiative can open doors in the acting industry, even for those outside of London. Intrigued? Tune in for an episode packed with hard-earned wisdom and valuable advice.

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Jake Wood is an actor who has appeared in many well known shows such as Only Fools and Horses, One Foot in the Grave, Red Dwarf, A Touch of Frost and of course appeared in the BBC’s Eastenders as Max Branning for 15 years! 

In this interview Jake takes us trough his methods for character building, using emotional recall and acting on instinct, using the Meisner technique. He also shares how he started his acting career and what it's like to shift between Hollywood films and small screen television work. 

#jakewood #eastenders #reddwarf #touchoffrost

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Mia shot to fame in The Dumping Ground and has starred in many hit shows such as The Witcher and Get Even. At the time of recording, she was filming Smudged Smile and her latest film How to Have Sex hits cinemas next month. 

In this interview Mia chats to Charlie about how she secured her first role at the age of 10. She tells us how she started off in the industry wanting to be a dancer, but how her passion for acting grew and took her down a different path. She explains her transition from a child actor to securing adult roles and how she nearly quit acting all together!

This is a must watch as Mia shares her process for preparing for auditions and how she builds the characters that she plays!

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Tilly Keeper is probably best known for her role as Louise Mitchell in the BBC One soap, Eastenders.  At the time of recording, it was also just announced that Tilly will feature in the fourth season of the psychological drama 'You' on Netflix!

In this chat Charlie finds out how Tilly got into acting, her processes and how she deals with nerves and rejection.

#acting #younetflix #tillykeeper #bbc #actor #eastenders #actress

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O-T Fagbenle is an Emmy nominated actor, writer, and director. He has appeared in several films, stage, and television productions. O-T is best known for his role as Luke in The Handmaid’s Tale and his portrayal of Barack Obama in The First Lady.

In this interview, O-T talks to iampro founder and actress Charlie Brooks about his experience of Drama School, how he prepares for auditions and he gives his advice for aspiring actors looking to break into the industry.

#acting #handmaidstale #thefirstlady #emmyawards #actor #actorslife

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This week Charlie got the joy of speaking to Daisy May Cooper!

Daisy won the 2018 BAFTA TV Award for Best Female Comedy Performance for playing Kerry Mucklowe in the BBC Three series This Country, which she co-created and co-wrote with her brother. Selin Hizli is also an actress and writer and joins Daisy to talk all about their new series Am I Being Unreasonable?

Daisy and Selin also go through their processes in both acting and writing and give their advice for aspiring writers and actors looking to break into the industry.

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Laura is probably best known for her roles hosting Love Island, I’m a Celebrity Get Me Out Of Here Now, MTV and much more, as well as her own BBC Radio 5 Live series, The Laura Whitmore Show. You can also catch her in the West End as she joined the cast of 2:22 A Ghost Story in 2022.

In this interview,  Charlie talks to Laura about her journey into acting, how she nearly ended up in a girlband and how she got her big-break from MTV after entering and winning a competition they set!

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