Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Finding My Own Voice



In times of sorrow, lifes answers come without warning and without hesitation.With all of the voices around the world now being heard, a lot people try to jump on another bandwagon that is already being done. For many years I have tried to sound like Luther Vandross, Jamel, Pono and yes sometimes even Beyonce. LOL. I did just admit to that.

I grow day by day and learn that talent is a plus in the entertainment industry, but its also about how bad you want it, dedication, love and understanding the industry. For me its also about what you can bring to the industry. With wasting so much time of trying to be someone else or like that other person, I realize today that all the auditions and screenings I have been to its been my own personality and me. My voice has been heard. And its me they love and me they chose.

Finding out that my own voice is just as important as any other voice being heard today. I have much to offer and plan to share it with all in these next couple years.

Surrounded by great friends who support and love me for me make it possible to reach out and grab what I want to do. Zoraya is a light of inspiration with so much life and so much postive energy. Nic, truly a man of wisdom and true friendship, plus he could bust a truck in half with his strength. Julie, always there to lend a hand when things tend to go wrong. Anthony, a friend who travels down the same path with much support. From High School to today the trail will indeed continue. David, Chicago has no better person than Jade. Turly a heart of gold and a genuine soul who will help when needed, even if its make up tips. Candace, only Publisher I would let print my books. Truly talented and full of love. Hebby, all I have to say is mlm.

So many others who have helped me come to realization that my voice does count. In these times I truly plan to use my voice in all that I do. Be me and love it. Stay true to your own voice. You would be surprised who is watching and who is listening. I was me during auditions and screenings and it was ME they loved, not WHO I acted like. Find your true inner Diva/ Divo and let it shine.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

Journey Begins......

Year 2009, was probably the year I decided to take the jump into the Lions Den. I have always done what was right attending school, working, living off of my salary for years. Teaching and choreographing for an amazing dance company in Utah, that I had named after my Father in memory of him and everything he has taught me.



Having worked as an Administrator for Elementary Schools, Middle Schools and High Schools. I worked from 7:00 am - 7:00 pm and sometimes later than that. I taught the Dance Company every weekend and sometimes during the week where it took more of my free time. Had no time to meet with my agent and or attend other activities such as workshops, auditions and various acting or singing lessons.

Its been a year of learning and humbling myself. Through that I was able to see my weaknesses and learn how to overcome them! I learned and pushed myself, with the help of amazing friends, I was able to stand up and finally say. I NEED TO DO THIS. Summer 2009 I was offered a role in a sitcom called "FRAT HOOD." I flew to San Diego met with the cast and Directors and did table reading then began filming. Being in front of the camera was surely something I wanted to do for the rest of my life. I love being photographed and filmed. LOL! Two weeks later, show was up against "Vampire Diaries" and of course our show was axed and I felt the bitter taste of "rejection" in this industry. I was told from the beginning its one of the worst industries to be in if you cant handle rejection. I was sad for a week then was ready to do it again.


I had recently signed with a new Agent in Los Angeles. They have kept me busy with auditions and screenings. So many that I actually had to ask them to slow it down.

To back it up just a few, I quit my full time job to do what I believe I am supposed to do! If I can do it, I know a lot of you can do it.

Now, my journey begins as I prepare for a HOT Television Drama Series. I do my screening/ auditions soon for Transformers 3, which is to filmed in London in May. I had also received information for a movie called "Battleship" and its a story of Earth VS. Aliens. It should be awesome.

Stay Tuned..................