Expert: Kenneth D. Plonkey - 6/2/2009

Question
Truly i have passion for acting and i really want to start a career, i wanna know how best to start and as a Nigerian,how can i find my way into holly wood?

Answer
Hello Adedji, Well, This is a very difficult question because there is little demand for actors from your country. And I am afraid that desire is only a very small part of what it takes to become an actor. IT also takes uncommon talent, personality, business acumen, investment of time and money, and many other intangible things including luck and know how.  Also as a Nigerian, you cannot work as an actor in the US unless you become a citizen, have a green card or are an imported star. The way you discover if you have talent is to act in amateur theatre. I do not know where you can do that. One non citizen that I am advising plans to come to the US and work outside of acting and build his resume in amateur theatre while waiting for a green card.  Best wishes, Doc