Hello everyone, and welcome to Life on That A-list! I thought I'd share some insight into how I broke into the professional acting world. I will say, though, that it all came down to the answer that everyone expects: luck. Also good looks, but I digress. . . I had been trained in acting for awhile at this point. I had never done any work outside of theatre, so I was at a disadvantage compared to the competition of rising actors that had lists of commercials, TV appearances, and movie appearances. I was as green as you could imagine. Fortunately, I was being trained by the right people. My instructor at this point was a renowned theatre actor in the country, and his program was ranked as one of the best in the country. Now, as I'e said before, I was born and raised in America, but got this work while abroad. No, I will not say the exact country, but let's just say that it is one that as much more refined definition of beauty compared to America, and those that fit th...

Hello everyone, and welcome Life on That A-List! You can call me J. No, that is not my real name, but my name doesn't matter, only my story does. There's a tricky thing about entertainment. Everyone assumes one thing: that you want to be  famous!  The moment you tell someone about your hopes for stardom your passion for your craft goes out the window. Suddenly you aren't the kid with a love of theatre, you're that delusional wannabe. I'm not delusional. I know that the a-list is a exclusive club composed of the elite. Whether they are born into it or dedicate their life to getting their, it's a hard group to get into. But every door has a lock, and you need a key to get in, and I want to be the one to the key. Success is measured differently to everyone. For some it's money, others it's power, family, promotions, friends, and of course, happiness. To me, I'd measure my success in this industry if I am able to find steady work. Note that stead...