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How to Walk the Runway Like a Supermodel

Q: I want to become a supermodel. I love to watch fashion shows and I even like to practice my walk at home. How can I walk like a real supermodel on the runway?

A: Learning how to walk on the runway is important if you want to become a real supermodel. Just like anything else, you have to practice to get it right.

Here are a few things to remember in order to make your runway walk its very best...

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Are Extra Roles Worthwhile?

Q: I'm just starting my acting career and I'm always looking for any opportunity to get in front of the camera. I've been lucky enough to find some extras work for a few TV shows. My understanding is that you usually, if never, get on camera as an extra. Is it still worth my time?

A: First, let me explain what an extra's role actually is. An extra's job is to fill the background of a movie or TV scene with real life to create a truer representation. Extras are the people who viewers sometimes notice in the background of a TV show or movie talking to one another or on their cell phones. The viewer doesn't usually pay attention to ...

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Where Should I Get My Audition Monologues?

Q: If there is an audition, and I am asked to bring a monologue or dialogue, something I did not write, what do I bring and where can I find it?

A: The script you should bring to your audition can vary greatly depending on what kind of audition you're going to. If you're trying out for the lead role in a sitcom it's probably a bad idea to show up with a serious Shakespearean monologue. Likewise, you shouldn't show up to an audition for King Lear with a script from...

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It's always been my dream to become an actor. The truth is I'm overweight. I worry that while I'm very talented, I might never be able to get cast in the parts that can launch my career. Do I need to lose weight to succeed in my dreams?

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The first thing you need to do is look in the mirror and decide whether or not you actually like what you see. It doesn't really matter what size you wear, but...

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