Careers: Acting, Performing, Directing/tattoos

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I have one tattoo on the back of my neck (a line of text saying "(c) Mattel 1987 .Inc" ).You can't see it for the most since my hair is long enough to cover it. I can easily cover the words with my pinky finger. I am signed to an agency but I haven't been active since I wanted to concentrate on finishing college first. I planned on going on casting calls during the summer do you think it would be a lost cause simpl because I have the tattoo? Other than that I'm an open canvas. So what do you think are my chances?

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It shouldn't be a problem because of it's size and location.  Also, if they did want to cover it, it would be easy to do so.  I'm sure you've heard the stories of celebrities who do commercials, television/film or print work who also have tattoos, most notably Pam Anderson who covered her tattoos before shooting Baywatch each episode. Dermablend and similar coverage makeup will work if it's needed, although in your case I wouldn't expect it to be a problem.
Good luck to you,
~Kitty

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