Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/i wish to become an actress

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Expert: - 10/31/2008


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hi this is Diana i wrote to you and you helped me i thank you but is there any way that you can be an actress even if you are not a citizen?

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For the US, you do not need to be a citizen to work as an actress there.  However, if you are not a citizen or a lawful permanent resident/immigrant (green card) you may need a work permit, called an "Employment Authorization Document" or EAD.  

You can check with the US Citizenship and Immigration Services:
http://www.uscis.gov
under Employment Authorization for the rules/regulations, information and application.

Good luck to you,
~Kitty  

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Kitty Kavey

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I can answer questions from those looking to get into the fashion or commercial modeling industry. Specifically, the requirements, what is needed, how to find an agent, what they look for, how to avoid scams, the difference between what a commercial model does, and a fashion model, would travel/relocation be required, what is on a comp card and in your portfolio.

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Both my acting and modeling resume/portfolio is available online on my website. I am a member of the Screen Actors Guild, and also have available my actor's demo reel and voice-over demo online. I founded both the Florida-Models.com and Florida-Actors.com websites, which provide free modeling and acting info to the public. I have moved into directing, producing and screenwriting - and have won awards for my writing. I have worked in the industry as both a model and actress in Florida, New York City and Los Angeles until October 2007. I now reside in Europe.

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