I auditioned for a student film titled "Wonder Girl" on October 4th. The role I read for was a babysitter. Below are some other things I have been up too as well...
SHAKE IT UP 2
Ashley and I went to our 2nd taping for the new Disney Channel TV show "Shake It Up" on Sept. 21st. We had so much fun as usual and the episode was hilarious. The show just started airing on Disney Channel a couple weeks ago and actually the 1st episode we watched taped live will be premiering on Disney this Sunday so that is exciting! Since its premiere the show has been racking up big numbers in the ratings seems to be a hit already. Congrats to the cast and crew they deserve it :)
NEW JOB
I met with my acting teacher's husband, Brice about an office job for him on October 4th. He's a lawyer and was looking for someone to work a couple days a week. I started working for him the following week. I've been doing a lot of cleaning and trying to help them organize documents, etc. It's a familiar field since I used to have an office job back in VA but it different because its all law stuff which I am not familiar with. But they have been teaching me about some of it and I am beginning to kind of figure things out and understand the lawyer lingo a bit. It's a great job and the people are great too. So far, I'm really liking it.
LIKE DANDELION DUST SIGNING
On October 11th - after acting class - I went with my classmate, Kambria and her mom to a book signing. My teacher Shelene was helping run it and it was for a movie she produced called "Like Dandelion Dust" based on the best-selling book by Karen Kingsbury. To help promote the film, Karen Kingsbury and Mira Sorvino (award winning actress who stars in the film) had a Q&A and signing at a local Barnes & Noble. It was so much fun. I got to get autographs and talk to them for a little bit which was awesome.
VISITOR :)
On October 27th I received my first visitor from back home in VA. My friend from church, Debbie. She was a couple hours north of LA visiting her husband since he was there for work. On Oct 27th she drove down to LA and we got together. We got something to eat and walked around a mall talking and catching up. Then we met up with another one of her friends and drove through Malibu canyon. Once in Malibu we stopped at a restaurant on the beach and hung out while her friend got something to eat. After that they were going continue sight seeing but I had to get back for work. It was so good getting to see her and so much fun hanging out!
PARTIES
On November 5th we had an engagement party at the house for one of the family that I live with's niece and my friend Reba. It was crazy. I got there late since I had to work at the lawyer's office that day and then had to drive all the way home from Calabasas (it took about 2 hours that day). There were a lot or people I didn't know but it was good seeing all the cousins since I hadn't seen them in so long and celebrating with Reba & Mark.
The very next week we had yet another party at the house. This time it was only for family so it wasn't quite so crazy lol. The family is all really big into boxing and this was a boxing fight night. They rout on Manny Pacquiao who is a Filipino boxer. They buy the fights on paperview and then the whole family gets together and watches it. I think I am starting to get into it now too thanks to all of them :)
THANKSGIVING
I am so excited to be flying home for Thanksgiving to visit my family. It has been almost a year since I have last been back (since New Years) and I miss them all so much! Some of my extended family is going to be coming in as they typically do for Thanksgiving. Its going to be great! I leave on Saturday (Nov 20) - will be staying a week - and coming back on the Saturday after Thanksgiving. My lawyer job was cool with me leaving which was great and I even got off from the theater - all though I am sure they aren't as thrilled seeing as how I didn't know until after my flight was booked that Harry Potter opens today and I won't be there at all until I get back. But its all good..and I can't wait to see everyone!
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Thursday, November 18, 2010
October 6th
October 6th was a big day for me. Ashley and I were planning on going to a concert at The Roxy on Sunset Blvd in Hollywood. It was a show I found out about online that Shane Harper (he plays Spencer on Disney Channel's "Good Luck Charlie"). I thought it would be cool to go and Ashley wanted to go to so we made to plans. The night before the concert I found out I had an audition earlier the same day as the concert - so we changed our plans to leave early to have time to go there first.
WORKING CLASS AUDITION
My audition was for a new TV show called "Working Class". The show is a family comedy that stars Melissa Peterman (Barbra Jean from "Reba") as the mom and it follows her and her kids as they move to a rich neighborhood. It is the first scripted TV show for CMT (a country cable channel for those who don't know). What was different about this one is it had already been picked up for 12 episodes. Normally shows film a pilot (1 episode) and then have to wait and see if they'll get picked up for a season or not but this one was already picked up. They had cast all the roles already except for the teenage daughter. About a month earlier I had heard about the show and submitted online through an acting site to try and get an audition but had never heard back. I assumed they had already cast the role - until I got a notification for an audition on Oct 6th. I was so excited! This was everything I wanted to do: a comedy, a family-friendly show and I loved the story line. Ashley practiced the script with me that night before the audition and then again all the way to it in the car. Surprisingly, I wasn't nervous once we got to the audition. I knew the script down pat and was anxious to go in there and do a great job. For my audition I went into a room with two guys - the casting directors - one of them read the other lines and I acted out mine. The guy who was reading with me was reading really fast and I tried not to let it affect me. I felt great and the CDs (casting directors) seemed to like it as well. They smiled and one even chuckled at the funny punch line at the end. Over all I was really encouraged. The fact that they reacted to some of the lines I said was awesome because they usually never do. I did my best and gave it my all and was happy with how it went.
Unfortunately, I never got a callback for "Working Class". The role has been cast and they have been filming it for awhile now. It will be airing on CMT in January 2011. I was a little disappointed when I didn't get the role but I know I was apparently not supposed to have it for some reason. . It seemed like the perfect part and exactly the type of show I want to work on. But as great as it seemed my ultimate dream job would be on Disney - who knows maybe that is where I am supposed to be. I don't know but what I do know is I am where I am supposed to be and God has something even better in store for me. And I can't wait to see what it is :)
KILLING TIME..
After the audition it seemed like everything went wrong. Ashley and I had a couple hours to kill before the concert so we just hung around LA. We tried to get something to eat and it turned into a big ordeal. Finally, we did get food and ate. We killed a couple hours playing games and listening to music. Then finally came time for the show which turned into an even bigger ordeal. I know God is control and I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason but I was getting overwhelmed. Luckily, we got it all figured out and got into the show before Shane Harper performed.
SHANE HARPER SHOW AT THE ROXY
There were a couple other singers/bands who performed before Shane did and couple who played after him as well. Bridgit Mendler (Teddy), Jason Dolley (PJ) & Bradley Steven Perry(Gabe) - Shane's "Good Luck Charlie" co-stars were there to support him. Ashley and I made our way to the front of the stage and waited for Shane to come on. Once he did come on people started moving closer to the stage and when we turned around all the GLC actors and their friends/families were standing right beside us! Bridgit was standing right in front of me and Jason was right beside me to the left. I was like freaking out inside. I filmed a couple of Shane's songs on my camera and you can see Bridgit in them. It was so cool. The concert was awesome and Shane was really good! I can't wait until he makes a CD. We're hoping to be able to see him perform again soon.
Even after all the troubles through out the day it was worth it once we got to see the concert. It was very eventful day. I get in front of some well known casting directors and audition, got to go to The Roxy for the first time, got to see Shane perform while standing beside Disney stars, got to have some fun with my bestie Ashley and hear some great new bands I had never heard of before. October 6th was such a great day!
WORKING CLASS AUDITION
My audition was for a new TV show called "Working Class". The show is a family comedy that stars Melissa Peterman (Barbra Jean from "Reba") as the mom and it follows her and her kids as they move to a rich neighborhood. It is the first scripted TV show for CMT (a country cable channel for those who don't know). What was different about this one is it had already been picked up for 12 episodes. Normally shows film a pilot (1 episode) and then have to wait and see if they'll get picked up for a season or not but this one was already picked up. They had cast all the roles already except for the teenage daughter. About a month earlier I had heard about the show and submitted online through an acting site to try and get an audition but had never heard back. I assumed they had already cast the role - until I got a notification for an audition on Oct 6th. I was so excited! This was everything I wanted to do: a comedy, a family-friendly show and I loved the story line. Ashley practiced the script with me that night before the audition and then again all the way to it in the car. Surprisingly, I wasn't nervous once we got to the audition. I knew the script down pat and was anxious to go in there and do a great job. For my audition I went into a room with two guys - the casting directors - one of them read the other lines and I acted out mine. The guy who was reading with me was reading really fast and I tried not to let it affect me. I felt great and the CDs (casting directors) seemed to like it as well. They smiled and one even chuckled at the funny punch line at the end. Over all I was really encouraged. The fact that they reacted to some of the lines I said was awesome because they usually never do. I did my best and gave it my all and was happy with how it went.
Unfortunately, I never got a callback for "Working Class". The role has been cast and they have been filming it for awhile now. It will be airing on CMT in January 2011. I was a little disappointed when I didn't get the role but I know I was apparently not supposed to have it for some reason. . It seemed like the perfect part and exactly the type of show I want to work on. But as great as it seemed my ultimate dream job would be on Disney - who knows maybe that is where I am supposed to be. I don't know but what I do know is I am where I am supposed to be and God has something even better in store for me. And I can't wait to see what it is :)
KILLING TIME..
After the audition it seemed like everything went wrong. Ashley and I had a couple hours to kill before the concert so we just hung around LA. We tried to get something to eat and it turned into a big ordeal. Finally, we did get food and ate. We killed a couple hours playing games and listening to music. Then finally came time for the show which turned into an even bigger ordeal. I know God is control and I am a firm believer that everything happens for a reason but I was getting overwhelmed. Luckily, we got it all figured out and got into the show before Shane Harper performed.
SHANE HARPER SHOW AT THE ROXY
There were a couple other singers/bands who performed before Shane did and couple who played after him as well. Bridgit Mendler (Teddy), Jason Dolley (PJ) & Bradley Steven Perry(Gabe) - Shane's "Good Luck Charlie" co-stars were there to support him. Ashley and I made our way to the front of the stage and waited for Shane to come on. Once he did come on people started moving closer to the stage and when we turned around all the GLC actors and their friends/families were standing right beside us! Bridgit was standing right in front of me and Jason was right beside me to the left. I was like freaking out inside. I filmed a couple of Shane's songs on my camera and you can see Bridgit in them. It was so cool. The concert was awesome and Shane was really good! I can't wait until he makes a CD. We're hoping to be able to see him perform again soon.
Even after all the troubles through out the day it was worth it once we got to see the concert. It was very eventful day. I get in front of some well known casting directors and audition, got to go to The Roxy for the first time, got to see Shane perform while standing beside Disney stars, got to have some fun with my bestie Ashley and hear some great new bands I had never heard of before. October 6th was such a great day!
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Good Luck Charlie
On Sept 24th, Ashley and I went to a live taping of the Disney Channel TV show "Good Luck Charlie" (GLC). I was so excited because this show is one of my favorites and stars some of my favorite actors. When we started going to live tapings of shows GLC was on hiatus - so once they came back for season 2 I got tickets right away.
The taping was so much fun! The episode was hilarious. The cast all seemed like a family and hung out with each other in between takes. The whole cast was there except baby Mia who plays Charlie. I was sad she wasn't there but the rest of the cast was awesome! The MC for the event was entertaining and they had some fun contests and giveaways. They filmed at the same studio as "Shake It Up" that I attended tapings of before. So I was already familiar with the studio which was a plus.
I have a YouTube that I have some acting videos up on and awhile ago - back before Good Luck Charlie was picked up, when they were just beginning casting - I made an audition video for the role of Teddy on the show. After the show was cast Bridgit Mendler (who plays Teddy on the show) sent me a message on YouTube saying she saw my video, thought it was good and wanted to wish me luck. I thought it was so awesome that the girl who got to role sent me that message and it meant a lot to me. I figured she wouldn't remember even doing it but I wanted to thank her in person at the taping.
After the taping the actors all came out to sign autographs. I was so excited to meet Jason Dolley (PJ on the show) because I've liked him since he was in "Read It and Weep" on Disney back in 2006. Ashley & I were able to talk to him for a little bit while he was signing autographs for us. I wanted to get a picture with him but when he signed stuff there was people in front of me so I couldn't get one :(..but that's okay I'll get it next time. When Bridgit got to us I told her about when she messaged me and that I just wanted to thank her because it meant a lot to me. She smiled and said you're welcome. I wasn't sure if she actually remembered me or was just being nice but I didn't mind.
A little bit later - we were still there getting other autographs - and I thought I heard someone call out my name. The way it was set up the actors, crew and other people were down on the ground where they shoot the show and we were on the bleachers where we sat and watched the taping. Again, I thought I heard someone say my name. It wasn't really loud but loud enough to sound like someone was calling out. I looked around slowly and saw two girls down on the floor who looked like they were looking at me. I just ignored it and figured they were looking/talking to someone else. A couple minutes later I looked back at the girls and thought I heard one say to the other "go talk to her". Again, I didn't think much about it...until one of them walked over to me. She introduced herself and Katya - one of Bridgit's friends. She told me she had seen some of my videos on YouTube and really liked them. She said she wanted to wish me luck and just wanted to come over and say hi. I was so surprised and didn't know what to say. I made a little small talk and then we said goodbye. I was just so surprised that she had seen my videos, liked them and then came up to me to say hi. I don't know if Bridgit said something to Katya after I thanked her for the message or not - but I hadn't told her my name so she at least remembered my name from YouTube which was so crazy.
It really was one of the best days of my life. I was freaking out the whole rest of the ride home after that. I'm sure Ashley got sick of hearing me go on and on but I was just so excited and encouraged. We're planning on going to another taping in December and I hope to work on the show in the future. It's such a great atmosphere on the set and I'm sure its even better working on it then just in the audience. Here's to the future! :)
The taping was so much fun! The episode was hilarious. The cast all seemed like a family and hung out with each other in between takes. The whole cast was there except baby Mia who plays Charlie. I was sad she wasn't there but the rest of the cast was awesome! The MC for the event was entertaining and they had some fun contests and giveaways. They filmed at the same studio as "Shake It Up" that I attended tapings of before. So I was already familiar with the studio which was a plus.
I have a YouTube that I have some acting videos up on and awhile ago - back before Good Luck Charlie was picked up, when they were just beginning casting - I made an audition video for the role of Teddy on the show. After the show was cast Bridgit Mendler (who plays Teddy on the show) sent me a message on YouTube saying she saw my video, thought it was good and wanted to wish me luck. I thought it was so awesome that the girl who got to role sent me that message and it meant a lot to me. I figured she wouldn't remember even doing it but I wanted to thank her in person at the taping.
After the taping the actors all came out to sign autographs. I was so excited to meet Jason Dolley (PJ on the show) because I've liked him since he was in "Read It and Weep" on Disney back in 2006. Ashley & I were able to talk to him for a little bit while he was signing autographs for us. I wanted to get a picture with him but when he signed stuff there was people in front of me so I couldn't get one :(..but that's okay I'll get it next time. When Bridgit got to us I told her about when she messaged me and that I just wanted to thank her because it meant a lot to me. She smiled and said you're welcome. I wasn't sure if she actually remembered me or was just being nice but I didn't mind.
A little bit later - we were still there getting other autographs - and I thought I heard someone call out my name. The way it was set up the actors, crew and other people were down on the ground where they shoot the show and we were on the bleachers where we sat and watched the taping. Again, I thought I heard someone say my name. It wasn't really loud but loud enough to sound like someone was calling out. I looked around slowly and saw two girls down on the floor who looked like they were looking at me. I just ignored it and figured they were looking/talking to someone else. A couple minutes later I looked back at the girls and thought I heard one say to the other "go talk to her". Again, I didn't think much about it...until one of them walked over to me. She introduced herself and Katya - one of Bridgit's friends. She told me she had seen some of my videos on YouTube and really liked them. She said she wanted to wish me luck and just wanted to come over and say hi. I was so surprised and didn't know what to say. I made a little small talk and then we said goodbye. I was just so surprised that she had seen my videos, liked them and then came up to me to say hi. I don't know if Bridgit said something to Katya after I thanked her for the message or not - but I hadn't told her my name so she at least remembered my name from YouTube which was so crazy.
It really was one of the best days of my life. I was freaking out the whole rest of the ride home after that. I'm sure Ashley got sick of hearing me go on and on but I was just so excited and encouraged. We're planning on going to another taping in December and I hope to work on the show in the future. It's such a great atmosphere on the set and I'm sure its even better working on it then just in the audience. Here's to the future! :)
It's On!
For my birthday my friend Ashley bought tickets to go see the Jonas Brothers, Demi Lovato & Camp Rock 2 Cast on tour in Irvine, CA. I was so excited! As most of you know I am a huge Jonas, Demi and Camp Rock fan. It was my 4th time seeing the Jonas Brothers (if you count when I worked on their tv show "Jonas LA") and my 2nd time seeing Demi Lovato in concert. And so on September 19th we drove out to Irvine and got to experience the amazing concert.
Alyson Stoner (Caitlyn on Camp Rock) was the MC so to speak for the concert, she also sung one of her own songs. Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (Ella on Camp Rock) sung one of her original songs as well. Matthew "Mdot" Finley (Luke from Camp Star in Camp Rock) & Jordan Francis (Barron on Camp Rock) were also there singing along with Camp Rock songs. They sung some songs from the 1st movie but mainly ones from the 2nd movie.
Demi Lovato sung a few of her own songs and she rocked! And of course the Jonas Brothers...they did a whole set for about an hour singing their own songs and some from JONAS LA. This concert also happened to be the last on their tour in the US before heading out to South America. The concert was so much fun and I would totally go and see them all again! Check out some of the pictures from the concert below.
The concert sign
Ashley & I waiting for the concert to start
Anna Maria Perez de Tagle on the left & Alyson Stoner on the right
Demi Lovato
Camp Rock Cast
JONAS BROTHERS!
Joe Jonas & Demi Lovato singing duets from Camp Rock 1 & 2
Jonas Brothers & China Anne McClain singing "Your Biggest Fan" from JONAS LA
Big concert finale with confetti
Alyson Stoner (Caitlyn on Camp Rock) was the MC so to speak for the concert, she also sung one of her own songs. Anna Maria Perez de Tagle (Ella on Camp Rock) sung one of her original songs as well. Matthew "Mdot" Finley (Luke from Camp Star in Camp Rock) & Jordan Francis (Barron on Camp Rock) were also there singing along with Camp Rock songs. They sung some songs from the 1st movie but mainly ones from the 2nd movie.
Demi Lovato sung a few of her own songs and she rocked! And of course the Jonas Brothers...they did a whole set for about an hour singing their own songs and some from JONAS LA. This concert also happened to be the last on their tour in the US before heading out to South America. The concert was so much fun and I would totally go and see them all again! Check out some of the pictures from the concert below.
The concert sign
Ashley & I waiting for the concert to start
Anna Maria Perez de Tagle on the left & Alyson Stoner on the right
Demi Lovato
Camp Rock Cast
JONAS BROTHERS!
Joe Jonas & Demi Lovato singing duets from Camp Rock 1 & 2
Jonas Brothers & China Anne McClain singing "Your Biggest Fan" from JONAS LA
Big concert finale with confetti Saturday, November 13, 2010
Extra Work
I just realized I have been so busy lately that I have completely forgotten about this blog. Sorry anyone who checks in for updates! So since I am long overdue I am working on multiple new entry's to catch you up on the last couple months...first off extra/background work I have done since the last blog entry.
GLEE
What entry about extra work would be complete without this show? I have worked on it the most out of any other show so far. This particular day took place back at the end of August in Hollywood. We shot at a high school that I have shot at before. We shot musical scenes in the gym for the Britney Spears episode. This was another typical long Glee day (over 12 hours). But it was a lot of fun. Since I have worked on the show many times I am more familiarized with the crew. Jim is the head of the extras and is a great guy. He always remembers me which is nice. This day he sat me beside one of the main actors on the show - Jayma Mays (who plays Emma). So when you watch the episode you see me sitting beside her. Check out the picture...I am to her right in the gray :). The episode aired awhile back - season 2, episode 2 "Britney/Brittany".
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
On Septemer 8th I worked for the second time on my sister, Sam's all time favorite TV show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". Yes, the Las Vegas one. We shot Dinosaur convention scenes at the Staples Center in LA. It was my first time being at the Staples Center and it seemed a lot smaller than I thought it would be. I was in the audience and then also got to be one of the additional pretend crew people for the Dinosaur show on the floor. I had a morning call and only me and the other 4 people they choose as the fake crew members stayed the whole day. Everyone else that got there when we did left at noon and then a new group came in around 2. So I got all the overtime which was very nice! It was a good but long day. The only actor I saw that I recognized was Laurence Fishburne (from The Matrix). That was pretty cool getting to see him. The episode aired a couple weeks ago and I haven't had a chance to watch it yet since I was working the day it aired. For those of you who want to watch it or re-watch it...it is season 11, episode 6 "Cold Blooded".
90210
On September 14th I got to work on "90210". It is a remake of the original Beverly Hills, 90210 that airs on The CW for those who don't know. It was my first time working on this show but I was very excited. We shot at their studio in Manhattan Beach, CA and it was cold that day. We got to dress semi up and semi comfy. I work jeans, a nice black one-sleeved shirt and heels. We shot scenes for The Undies - an award type banquet for the underachievers on the show. All the cast and crew were great! I even ran into one of my friends on set who was also doing extra work so that was cool too.
During one scene where I just had to walk behind the main actors as they enter the room - we had to keep doing it over and over because the actors kept messing up lines and the directors wanting something else, etc. But I kept giving it my all. Even though its 'just background work' as other extras like to say - I don't care. To me its still acting and I still give it my all ever single time. Anyway on this particular scene we had to keep doing it over and over again but I didn't mind. In between takes the lady who was in charge of the extras pulled me aside and said that I was doing an excellent job. I was surprised because I just give it everything and don't think about it and I wasn't doing much - I was just walking. Plus the crew usually doesn't ever say things like that to you. I told her thank you but was still surprised, but pleased as well. Then later on another scene we were shooting the dancing at the party. They had a stage set up and had a couple people dancing on the stage but mostly everyone was on the floor. The same lady was looking for another person to dance on stage and no one wanted to do it. She told us that if no one volunteered she'd just pick someone. So I said I'd do it. She smiled and then said to everyone that I did such a good job on a scene earlier and now I was volunteering to dance on stage and thanked me. Again, I was really surprised that she called me out in front of everyone but I was also encouraged. Over all I had a great time on set and hope to work on the show as a main actor in the future. The pictures are some shots of me with some of the main actors on the show in the final version of the episode. The episode just aired not too long ago. If you want to check it out it is season 3, episode 7 "I See London, I See France".
PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
On September 15th, the day after "90210" I got to work on the hit ABC Family TV Show "Pretty Little Liars" for the 3rd time. I was so excited seeing as the show had just started filming again after a hiatus. It is also one of my favorite shows to work on not to mention one of my favorites to watch. The show shoots at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank but on this day they had us park at a different structure than normal and there was some confusion as to where we were supposed to go once inside the studio to check in. After all the mix ups I did finally get to where I was supposed to be along with a couple other confused extras. It was another pretty long day on set and we shot outside at the other end of studio lot than the show usually shoots. We shoot some outside of the school shots and then inside at the local cafe hang out. For the first of the school scenes I was a student walking to class. The second school scene I got to be one of Spencer's field hockey teammates leaving school, along with one of my extra friends, Stacey. I got to talk to Troian Bellisario (the actress who plays Spencer on the show) for awhile in between takes and she's really sweet! Stacey and I asked her some questions about acting and she even asked us some questions too. She was really nice and encouraging about me getting into acting so that was exciting. For the final scene of the day we shot inside the cafe. For that scene I was a waitress. So I will hopefully be seen a couple times in the final version (fingers crossed lol). It was an awesome day on set but then again it always is on PLL. "Pretty Little Liars" comes back with all new episodes airing beginning January 3rd. My episode is the 2nd one once they come back. So be on the look out :)
GLEE
What entry about extra work would be complete without this show? I have worked on it the most out of any other show so far. This particular day took place back at the end of August in Hollywood. We shot at a high school that I have shot at before. We shot musical scenes in the gym for the Britney Spears episode. This was another typical long Glee day (over 12 hours). But it was a lot of fun. Since I have worked on the show many times I am more familiarized with the crew. Jim is the head of the extras and is a great guy. He always remembers me which is nice. This day he sat me beside one of the main actors on the show - Jayma Mays (who plays Emma). So when you watch the episode you see me sitting beside her. Check out the picture...I am to her right in the gray :). The episode aired awhile back - season 2, episode 2 "Britney/Brittany".CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
On Septemer 8th I worked for the second time on my sister, Sam's all time favorite TV show "CSI: Crime Scene Investigation". Yes, the Las Vegas one. We shot Dinosaur convention scenes at the Staples Center in LA. It was my first time being at the Staples Center and it seemed a lot smaller than I thought it would be. I was in the audience and then also got to be one of the additional pretend crew people for the Dinosaur show on the floor. I had a morning call and only me and the other 4 people they choose as the fake crew members stayed the whole day. Everyone else that got there when we did left at noon and then a new group came in around 2. So I got all the overtime which was very nice! It was a good but long day. The only actor I saw that I recognized was Laurence Fishburne (from The Matrix). That was pretty cool getting to see him. The episode aired a couple weeks ago and I haven't had a chance to watch it yet since I was working the day it aired. For those of you who want to watch it or re-watch it...it is season 11, episode 6 "Cold Blooded".90210
On September 14th I got to work on "90210". It is a remake of the original Beverly Hills, 90210 that airs on The CW for those who don't know. It was my first time working on this show but I was very excited. We shot at their studio in Manhattan Beach, CA and it was cold that day. We got to dress semi up and semi comfy. I work jeans, a nice black one-sleeved shirt and heels. We shot scenes for The Undies - an award type banquet for the underachievers on the show. All the cast and crew were great! I even ran into one of my friends on set who was also doing extra work so that was cool too.
During one scene where I just had to walk behind the main actors as they enter the room - we had to keep doing it over and over because the actors kept messing up lines and the directors wanting something else, etc. But I kept giving it my all. Even though its 'just background work' as other extras like to say - I don't care. To me its still acting and I still give it my all ever single time. Anyway on this particular scene we had to keep doing it over and over again but I didn't mind. In between takes the lady who was in charge of the extras pulled me aside and said that I was doing an excellent job. I was surprised because I just give it everything and don't think about it and I wasn't doing much - I was just walking. Plus the crew usually doesn't ever say things like that to you. I told her thank you but was still surprised, but pleased as well. Then later on another scene we were shooting the dancing at the party. They had a stage set up and had a couple people dancing on the stage but mostly everyone was on the floor. The same lady was looking for another person to dance on stage and no one wanted to do it. She told us that if no one volunteered she'd just pick someone. So I said I'd do it. She smiled and then said to everyone that I did such a good job on a scene earlier and now I was volunteering to dance on stage and thanked me. Again, I was really surprised that she called me out in front of everyone but I was also encouraged. Over all I had a great time on set and hope to work on the show as a main actor in the future. The pictures are some shots of me with some of the main actors on the show in the final version of the episode. The episode just aired not too long ago. If you want to check it out it is season 3, episode 7 "I See London, I See France".PRETTY LITTLE LIARS
On September 15th, the day after "90210" I got to work on the hit ABC Family TV Show "Pretty Little Liars" for the 3rd time. I was so excited seeing as the show had just started filming again after a hiatus. It is also one of my favorite shows to work on not to mention one of my favorites to watch. The show shoots at Warner Bros. Studios in Burbank but on this day they had us park at a different structure than normal and there was some confusion as to where we were supposed to go once inside the studio to check in. After all the mix ups I did finally get to where I was supposed to be along with a couple other confused extras. It was another pretty long day on set and we shot outside at the other end of studio lot than the show usually shoots. We shoot some outside of the school shots and then inside at the local cafe hang out. For the first of the school scenes I was a student walking to class. The second school scene I got to be one of Spencer's field hockey teammates leaving school, along with one of my extra friends, Stacey. I got to talk to Troian Bellisario (the actress who plays Spencer on the show) for awhile in between takes and she's really sweet! Stacey and I asked her some questions about acting and she even asked us some questions too. She was really nice and encouraging about me getting into acting so that was exciting. For the final scene of the day we shot inside the cafe. For that scene I was a waitress. So I will hopefully be seen a couple times in the final version (fingers crossed lol). It was an awesome day on set but then again it always is on PLL. "Pretty Little Liars" comes back with all new episodes airing beginning January 3rd. My episode is the 2nd one once they come back. So be on the look out :)
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