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Hi, how are you?
My name is Ramon Vidal, I'm 19 and I live in Mexico....
Since I was a kid, I wanted to be an actor... I have acted in many school and community plays. I went to US to study my High School, there, I acted in a play called "A Raisin in the Sun" as Walter Lee... Now I'm back in Mexico, but Id love to go back to US and start doing films... I'm looking forward to act in "Cirque Du Freak" movie. The only problem is that I haven't found an agent yet... Here in Mexico we don't have any I guess, cause I cant find anyone! I've already looked through the Internet but didn't find anyone as well!
I really need help finding one... I know am gonna be big, I just need a little extra help!
thank you so much for your answer.. I hope I hear good news! :D
Have a great day!
Hi Ramon,
It sounds like you are off to a great start!
As far as agents in Mexico, that is an area I don't know much about. If you are looking to get on a Univision show, or one of the other big networks, you could write them and see if they know of agencies in Mexico. Most likely they will be in Mexico City as that's where many novellas are filmed.
If you are near to the California side of Mexico, you may consider working on getting an agent in LA.
Hope this helps!
Best Taylor
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Taylor Sheppard
Expertise
I can answer questions: on starting a career in acting, mistakes in acting, etiquette when dealing with industry contacts, finer points on how to act, and things to avoid in the field.
Experience
I have been a professional actor 21 years, with appearances in TV, Film and commercials. I have made good decisions and potentially damaging mistakes. I believe anyone who has a dream deserves to explore it, and I take their aspirations seriously. That being said, I do not pull punches. I try to be tactful, but I will not lie to someone, honesty is more effective. My last film role was in "Teeth" which was picked for Sundance in January 2007. It was sold to Lionsgate and Weinstein Co. for somewhere over 2.5 million. The role was "Mr. Griffith", a sex-ed teacher.
Organizations
Ciao Agency-Austin/Georgetown, Texas. (Formerly known as Donna Adams Agency. Matthew McConaughey was a good friend and fellow member. I also have belonged to agencies in three other Texas cities, but they have since closed.) TXMPA -Texas Motion Picture Alliance. Various other internet networking web rings as well as Actors Access. I was instrumental in advising actress Krista Allen on getting her career in acting started in Austin,Texas (we worked at the same Health Club in the early '90's).
Publications
Previously wrote on a now defunct website such as this one. I enjoyed helping new actors.
Education/Credentials
I have acted for 21 years. I studied under James Nelson Harrell as well as other talented actors at Southwest Texas State University. After college, I have taken classes with Julliard graduate Mona Lee, Bill Johnson, Van Brookes, Marco Perella and others in Austin Texas. I am constantly attending classes to maintain my edge and explore new directions. In addition to attending strictly acting classes, I have also taken business workshops with respected casting directors, such as Shari Rhodes ("Jaws","Close Encounters", "Raggedy Man".) Barbara Brinkley, Jo Edna Bolden and Donise Hardy, (Castingworks LA).
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