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Fresh off the Spotlight
Watch it!

Watch it!

Editor’s Note:This article has been edited and reposted a week after it’s original post date. We wish Jimmy the best of luck with his summer projects! Hey guys, I have three things I would like to share with you! Hope you enjoy. Beware of Scam Artists Posing as Agents Do all your research before signing...
Which School Can I GooOooO?

Which School Can I GooOooO?

Hey guys! I hope everyone did well on their exams! Sorry I have not updated in a while. Today I will be addressing a concern/question that everyone seems to have in mind. I will be talking about where you can continue acting, after high school. Now everyone has the option to take drama in high...
I got an audition...Now what?

I got an audition…Now what?

Congratulations on your first audition! I will share my experiences with auditions and how you can optimize your chances of getting the role as much as you can. Pre-Audition You may or you may not get any slides to read for a specific role in film, commercial, TV shows…etc. Once you get there, they may ask...
Jimmy answers your question!

Jimmy answers your question!

Lately, a lot of people have asked me two particular questions. How do you get these acting gigs? What kind of projects have you worked on already? Today, I’m going to address the first question. Just so you know, I’m still working my way through the acting world. I am by no means an expert,...
Yay I got hired! A Look at the Behind the Scenes of a Commercial.

Yay I got hired! A Look at the Behind the Scenes of a Commercial.

Hey guys, I got some pretty exciting news to share! I couldn’t upload a post on time because I was busy shooting a commercial for Rogers! It will be aired during Chinese New Year on Omni 2 and Asian channels such as Fairchild T.V. It was definitely one of the most memorable experiences in my...
Merry Chinmas

Merry Chinmas

Not sure if you realize this but…. …I am kind of a Chinese person. As an expert on Chinese people for the past 19 years of my short life I’ve had people ask me all types of questions. One of these questions is: So, like I have a friend who doesn’t celebrate Christmas. He’s Chinese....
Fresh Off the Spotlight #2 – Modeling and Photography

Fresh Off the Spotlight #2 – Modeling and Photography

Here are some interesting facts about Modeling and Photography! Modeling There is usually a MUA and Hair stylist on set but for the purpose of a student project, they are not present and needed. MUA = Make up artist. Wardrobe: usually when you are called in for a photo session, they will provide you with...
Fresh Off the Spotlight #1 – Jimmy!

Fresh Off the Spotlight #1 – Jimmy!

Welcome to Fresh Off the Spotlight! My name is Jimmy and I am an aspiring actor and all around entertainer! I will post videos about my life, how to get into acting, finding an agent, behind the scenes work,  and how to prepare for auditions. I also be doing fitness tips, dance tutorials and anything...