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Ivana Miličević
01:41:27|Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Ivana Miličević, known for Banshee, Seinfeld, and Casino Royale, to discuss her journey from immigrating from Bosnia to building a decades-long career in Hollywood, her transition from modeling to acting in the 1990s, and the career-defining experience of starring in Banshee. She reflects on coming up in the industry alongside actors like Charlize Theron and working with Daniel Craig, her approach to auditioning and preparation, and navigating the balance between career and personal life during difficult moments. The conversation also explores the evolving entertainment landscape, the impact of COVID-19, and her perspective on what it means to sustain a career as a working actor today.
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Eric Lange
01:24:35|Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eric Lange, known for The West Wing and Escape at Dannemora, to discuss his journey from Ohio to Hollywood, his eight-year struggle before landing his breakthrough role, the transformative experience of playing a heavy character in Escape at Dannemora, navigating the challenges of today’s entertainment industry, and his approach to acting rooted in naturalism, preparation, and creating opportunities to sustain a lasting career.Eva De Dominici
01:02:22|Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Eva De Dominici, known for The Cleaning Lady and Balls Up, to discuss her journey from Buenos Aires to Hollywood, starting her career at age five in Argentina and breaking out on Chiquititas, moving to the United States without speaking English, overcoming language barriers in the industry, landing her first major roles, and the perseverance it takes to build a bilingual acting career while staying true to who you are.Happy Anderson
01:09:50|Join your host Ryan M. Perez as he sits down with actor Happy Anderson, known for Mindhunter, The Knick, and The Standoff at Sparrow Creek, to discuss his journey from upstate New York to a thriving career in film and television, his early days in community theater and breakthrough in Equus, overcoming substance abuse and finding sobriety, navigating the challenges of today’s acting landscape, and his upcoming role in Brigadoon at the Pasadena Playhouse, along with hard-earned advice for actors chasing longevity in the craft.Jessica Sherman and Jennifer Presser AKA Tipsy Casting
01:43:18|Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guests Jessica Sherman and Jenn Presser of Tipsy Casting as they discuss their journey into casting, the shift from in-person auditions to self-tapes, and how the casting process has evolved post-pandemic, along with their insights on the future of auditions and what actors need to understand in today’s changing industry.Luke Barnett
01:05:21|Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Luke Barnett as they discuss his upbringing in Maryland, his journey from working in bars in Hollywood while pursuing acting, taking time away to focus on writing and producing, and his return to acting with projects like Faith Based, Crossing Over Express, and Dark Winds, along with the importance of persistence and creating your own opportunities in today’s industry.Kirk Acevedo
02:05:27|Join your host Ryan M. Perez and guest Kirk Acevedo as they discuss his upbringing in the South Bronx, discovering acting at East Harlem Performing Arts and LaGuardia High School, his breakout roles in "Oz" and "Band of Brothers," and the challenges of being typecast, along with navigating an evolving industry and creating opportunities as an actor.