(Originally shared in an email newsletter on May 22, 2015 ) Beads of sweat trickled across my face slowly with aching precision as I silently willed them to halt. They paused dramatically on my forehead but my preemptive victory was short lived as they haughtily dripped into my eyes. It stung enough to make me shut …
I noticed the the chill before I noticed the darkness. How long had I been sitting at the bottom of the staircase leading me back home? Hours must’ve passed between the heat of the afternoon and fall of night. I received my first D+ in second grade. I had an odd sensation as the teacher …
Check out my open call audition for #CrazyRichAsiansCasting! It took me a hot minute to get excited about this open call because a) a lot of times these open calls are a marketing gimmick to get people interested in the project before it even goes into production then casting just picks one of the names …
I’m always down for building a team to help me progress to the next level (always actively seeking theatrical and management representation) but I think it is important that I share my recent successes without ANY representation or industry connections so that you can feel encouraged to get work yourself! It’s HARD but not IMPOSSIBLE! …
Being on location with the Grey’s cast & crew this Monday was stellar! It was a unique experience for everyone involved as they generally tend to film on set in the Studio. The cast and crew treated each other with respect and I got an immediate sense of camaraderie; one that they extended to me. …
Dirt and grime covered my hands as I crouched next to my car on the side of the road en route back to LA from Big Bear last Saturday. My smile couldn’t have been bigger as I gingerly unhooked the snow cables from my tires. There was something satisfying about working with my hands to …
Pay attention. In the distractions in our daily life, we often forget the power we have amidst all that grit & glitter. It’s so easy to miss. How much just focusing on the singular can impact the whole. My to-do list is always long, but I felt the pull this past weekend to spend time …
When you’ve finally made the decision to do something new, the adrenaline courses through your veins as whatever discomfort or fear liquefies into motion–action. Mood music! Last Monday before class, I learned of a juicy role that felt like it was written for me. It’s on a hit series on a major network, natch. A …
Irene Park More than an 8×10 On repeat – hit play Oh my goodness, it’s 2015^! The most joyful moment this holiday season surprised me. It happened so quickly and nonchalantly but I know it’ll somehow sustain me. With the end of the year push to reach out to managers and agents the first 2 …
Here’s an audition scene from the James Franco film, Obituaries, I did a year ago! It’s amazing where I got, and how even further I’ve grown as an actor since then. Ally Bader actually gave me some great feedback, especially about the technical aspect of working on a three-person scene. Woot! Can’t wait to audition …