Season 3 is here, bringing a remarkable ensemble of talented actors from New York, sharing their wisdom and stories to help you pursue your own acting dreams and uncover the endless possibilities in background acting. On this episode, host Joergen fills in for Kenya, to extend a warm welcome to Juan Tellez, an experienced actor with an impressive resume in movies, TV, and music videos. Juan candidly shares his journey, from being drawn to the glamor of the industry and working alongside stars like Will Smith and Anne Hathaway, to his parallel careers in teaching and media training in politics. He highlights the invaluable skill sets gained from these diverse paths and emphasizes the importance of mentorship and community-building. Juan's insights shed light on how background acting can serve as a stepping stone into the captivating world of acting. Brought to you by Source & Cast.

 

Also Talked About:

• Is it worth it to join the union?

• Juan just booked his first commercial and is looking for principal roles, but is also content with being a background actor for the future if that’s where his path takes him.

• How Juan’s background as a public school teacher and media trainer for political candidates helps him be a better actor.

• The importance of his mother in both career and life decisions.

• Juan reflects on the challenging time with the writers’ strike. It will be worth it for everyone to work in better conditions.

• It’s okay to revel in the celebrity and fame that comes with acting!

• Tips for using your downtime on set to network, talk with other actors, and cast and crew (if they are open to it).

• Juan talks about working with Will Smith and projects that are so fun that he would actually pay to be a part of them!

• You’ll meet every type of person in background acting, from other actors to executives and retired folks just looking for fun and something exciting to do.

 

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