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New York based tech professional and side hustler Jeanette Kim likes to embrace life’s adventures, whether she jumps into acting and lands on Succession in her first background role, or she’s turning vintage vibes into stationery gold. In this episode, she talks with Kenya about the little moments that make background acting all worth it. Acknowledging it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, Jeanette also talks about the harsh realities of background acting, such as non-union vs. union treatment and payment, long hours and harsh weather on set. Jeanette talks about taking the first leap into leaving her corporate job in November, and the decision to follow through on an IG ad calling for background actors on the last season of Succession. She also talks about background acting as a way to supplement your lifestyle, but maybe not the means to an end for an expensive city in New York.
Also Talked About:
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Acting just doesn’t have to be for the theater pros. Jeanette got into it after leaving her corporate job in November and going on a “self-sponsored” sabbatical.
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Reality check: While background acting can lead to you being part of the glitz and glamor, there is a reality where non-union actors aren’t treated the same as union. This can mean long days on set, unequal pay, and a lot of downtime in inclement weather.
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Jeanette has many other hobbies, including her Just My Type Stationery store where she uses her vintage typewriter to create beautiful custom treasures for others.
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Ways we can inspire more people to take the first step into acting, even if they are like Jeannette and haven’t had any formal training.
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Jeanette is a voracious TV watcher, so it was just interesting for her to absorb the process behind the scenes.
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As a New Yorker, you are used to having your neighborhood be a backdrop for filming, but background work can also expose you to beautiful new neighborhoods or locations you may not otherwise have visited.
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Imagine your neighborhood’s soundtrack featuring the "dun-dun" from Law and Order. Jeannette lives it daily, and is hoping for her proper run in with Marisha Hargitay.
Say Hi To Us:
Needed On Set | FB | IG | TikTok
Source & Cast
Kenya: IG
Guest:
Jeanette Kim: IG
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New York based tech professional and side hustler Jeanette Kim likes to embrace life’s adventures, whether she jumps into acting and lands on Succession in her first background role, or she’s turning vintage vibes into stationery gold. In this episode, she talks with Kenya about the little moments that make background acting all worth it. Acknowledging it’s not all sunshine and rainbows, Jeanette also talks about the harsh realities of background acting, such as non-union vs. union treatment and payment, long hours and harsh weather on set. Jeanette talks about taking the first leap into leaving her corporate job in November, and the decision to follow through on an IG ad calling for background actors on the last season of Succession. She also talks about background acting as a way to supplement your lifestyle, but maybe not the means to an end for an expensive city in New York.
Also Talked About:
-
Acting just doesn’t have to be for the theater pros. Jeanette got into it after leaving her corporate job in November and going on a “self-sponsored” sabbatical.
-
Reality check: While background acting can lead to you being part of the glitz and glamor, there is a reality where non-union actors aren’t treated the same as union. This can mean long days on set, unequal pay, and a lot of downtime in inclement weather.
-
Jeanette has many other hobbies, including her Just My Type Stationery store where she uses her vintage typewriter to create beautiful custom treasures for others.
-
Ways we can inspire more people to take the first step into acting, even if they are like Jeannette and haven’t had any formal training.
-
Jeanette is a voracious TV watcher, so it was just interesting for her to absorb the process behind the scenes.
-
As a New Yorker, you are used to having your neighborhood be a backdrop for filming, but background work can also expose you to beautiful new neighborhoods or locations you may not otherwise have visited.
-
Imagine your neighborhood’s soundtrack featuring the "dun-dun" from Law and Order. Jeannette lives it daily, and is hoping for her proper run in with Marisha Hargitay.
Say Hi To Us:
Needed On Set | FB | IG | TikTok
Source & Cast
Kenya: IG
Guest:
Jeanette Kim: IG