ASPIRING!

Don't you know who I am? Wouldn't that be fun to say? I've always thought that
was a funny line!
Don't worry I would never really say that to anyone.

Well hello!!! I'm Sonia. Acting, Modeling,Hosting and gaining more experience
in all aspects of the business....
These are the things I've always aspired to do. But how does a small town girl
who growing up was so shy and not too confident follow her dream? I always
wanted to work in this business but was way too scared! Scared? Scared of what? I
guess rejection which is a huge part of this crazy world. As I got older I got
more confident to finally get off my scaredy cat butt and get started. I
realized this is what I want to do. No one was going to knock on the front door
and hand it to me. I was going to have to work and continue to work.
I decided to take an Acting class at a reputable school. This helped me
practice in front of the camera to get out there and audition. Beware though I
found out the hard way school is not an agency or one of those cheesy places
that claims to be a Agent/Photographer/Casting Company/School that promises
"you'll become a star" when your done spending thousands of dollars. You may
know the place? I suggest you get your fancy sneakers on and run the other way!
Trust me I have been a sucker and it got me no where. Pick a school that will
give you the skills and tools to start your business. A business it is and that
is how you should treat it. Its not easy.... you have to market yourself. Make
calls, Email, Snail mail, search the web, and travel to castings to be
successful. Remember it should not cost you to audition. Do your homework.
Research Talent Agencies before you commit to one. Real agents do not take your
money. Their should be no sign up fee. When you book a job your agent will take
a percentage that's how they get paid. Don't worry as you start working you will
experience the good, the bad, and the ugly. If you make it through and don't
give up it will all be worth it.
I have found my passion! I am actively a Virtual Webhost and starting to
work with FDTV and International Model and Musician as a talent as well as a Creative Producer. It is so exciting
when your able to do what you love. If this is what you love and your aspiring
like me quick tips are get a good Headshot, an Agent you trust, and Network like
their is no tomorrow!
Stay positive and keep on truckin'!!!

By Sonia Souza