Becoming An Actor

Because of the good pay and fame it brings, many kids desire being an actor someday. Even parents push their children and encourage them to become actors (as they see this as their ticket to get away from poverty).

The first thing you need to realize is that this desire or dream can become a reality if you're willing to put in the time, effort, training, dedication, passion and patience required to make it. Like a famous three-word one-liner of an actor search goes: Dream, Believe, Survive.


First is the dream, or the desire to become an actor. Then comes the faith, you should believe in yourself whatever hardships you may encounter in the process. It is very rare to become an instant actor unless your family is in the business for a long time already. Then you have to survive. Survive all the hardships in trainings, all the late night and weekend workshops and endless lining up in auditions.

Look for an inspiration, one that is an actor already. Learn his style in acting and try to imitate him, then learn to act. Acting is first and foremost a craft. The best of the actors understand this and no matter how far they have come in their careers, they are constantly looking to improve upon their craft. They take classes, work with acting and dialogue workshop trainers, study life experiences, and other great actors in the field. They are very aware that learning to act is a continuous process.