From humble beginnings in Buffalo, NY, Selina Kaye found her love for acting by chance. It was because of an extra credit assignment that Selina was inspired to travel across the country to Los Angeles and pursue acting. For Selina, acting is a true love affair. In Episode 2, Kaye tells us about her love for self-tapes. She goes through the ins and…

Phillip Garcia is an American actor born and raised in San Jose, California. Since 2012, he has appeared in over 30 National commercials including most recently two Super Bowl spots for McDonald’s and Anheuser-Busch, the latter was executive-producer by David Fincher. Some of his TV credits include Criminal Minds, Scandal, and Animal Kingdom. Recen…

I had a chance to speak to a producer on my last film and here’s what he said about my self-tape. A little backstory: I booked the lead role in a movie! This is a major accomplishment for me because It’s been a while since that has happened. It’s also pretty huge, considering I booked it off a self-tape! The dreaded self-tape has now become an indu…

Want to know when our next post drops? Subscribe here. “Even though my passion is acting, that’s what I want to do, I have to keep myself open to everything because you never know what way your career is going to take off.” — NATALIA OCHOA When driven by a lifelong goal, the most resilient person will find the means to achieve that goal if they tru…

Want to know when our next post drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes. “It’s about the number of impressions you make. First you build the quantity and then you can show them [casting] the quality.” — HERMIE CASTILLO In Episode 2, we featured Hermie Castillo, actor, Navy Sailor, comedy sketch writer, and postcard embracer. Ask yo…

Want to know when the next episode drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes. “Allow yourself to have all the emotions in the world” — SELINA KAYE From humble beginnings in Buffalo, NY, Selina Kaye found her love for acting by chance. It was because of an extra credit assignment that Selina was inspired to travel across the country t…

Want to know when our next post drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes. “New day, fresh start, I’m gonna bring my ideas to life.” — ALEX ALCHEH ON MOVING TO LOS ANGELES In Episode 4, Actor, Director, Writer and Friend Alex Alcheh shares with us his journey from New York to Los Angeles and the story behind the creation of the first…

Want to know when our next post drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes. “I use all my life experiences in my craft.” — LAURA MITCHELL Laura Mitchell is someone who appreciates the value of her experiences. She is an actress, coach, and teacher at Rogues West Acting Studio in Vancouver, Canada. Laura’s core beliefs are apparent in …

Want to know when our next post drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes. “I don’t like to go by knowledge, I like to go by imagination.” — OREL DE LA MOTA ON GOING AGAINST THE GRAIN An accomplished dancer, entrepreneur, influencer, and actor, Orel De La Mota shares how he's crafted a bountiful career in Hollywood. A skilled and tal…

Want to know when our next post drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes. Thirty-eight years ago Ajay Jhaveri left his life as a math and physics major in India and came to Los Angeles with the dream of reinventing himself. Now he wants to help actors do the same with his company Argentum Photo Lab. "The only requirement you need to…

Want to know when our next post drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes September 28, 2019 Shannon Sturges has taken her 25+ years of professional acting experience and utilized her talent to become one of the entertainment industry’s most sought after and respected teachers in the business. Born to two working actors and the grand…

Want to know when the next episode drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes. May 17, 2019 Do you look at acting as a career or a calling? Do you know what your Why is? Have you found your Purpose? My guest today wants you to get clear on these things. He know’s why he gets up in the morning and why acting is his calling. Actor/write…

Want to know when our next post drops? Subscribe here. Listen to our interview on iTunes. In the 10th episode of The Modern Actor podcast I sit down with accomplished Voice and Speech Coach and Founder of Speaking Of… podcast, Ryan O’Shea. She received her MFA in Acting from Florida Atlantic University, and has extensive training in Fitzmaurice Voi…