{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/68105b0ff7d552efdcc65b25?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Theo Shakes: From Drama Kid to VIRAL Sensation with 2 Million Followers","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/637edd2f571c7c0011b83a32/1747021261072-211a667c-4783-43ee-810a-62336089b9b9.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Theo Shakes is an insanely talented 23-year-old New Zealand-based actor, writer, director, and content creator who is living proof of what happens when some natural talent meets a lot of hard work.</p><p><br></p><p>Theo has 2 million Tik-Tok followers and over 200 million likes.&nbsp;But I feel like it would be unfair to just call him a Tik-Tokker because there is so much more to this guy, and this is a small part of the Theo Shakes story:</p><p><br></p><p>+ His recollections of moving from the UK to NZ at 4</p><p><br></p><p>+His creative process with writing, filming and releasing a new Tik-Tok every 2 days</p><p><br></p><p>+Making a movie with Elijah Wood</p><p><br></p><p>+Getting love from Will Smith on Tik-Tok,</p><p><br></p><p>+How he makes money on Tik-Tok and much more.</p><p><br></p><p>At the time of releasing this, Theo is about to do his debut comedy show in Auckland called \"Judging by the Look of Things.\"</p><p>Here is the link with all the info for tickets and times:</p><p><a href=\"https://nz.patronbase.com/_QTheatre4/Productions/C545/Performances\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://nz.patronbase.com/_QTheatre4/Productions/C545/Performances</a></p><p><br></p><p>***</p><p>Massive thanks to my friends at the Generate Kiwisaver scheme for sponsoring this episode.</p><p><br></p><p>We know you’ve heard of FOMO but have you heard of FORO? Fear of running out, when it comes to your retirement savings.</p><p>No one wants to be caught short, so do your future self a favour and get some KiwiSaver advice from Generate.</p><p><br></p><p>Generate have a track record of delivering strong long-term performance for their members – which will really pay off by the time you reach retirement.</p><p>And, they have advisers across the country to help make sure your investment is set up best for you.</p><p>Don’t have FORO – plan for tomorrow!</p><p><br></p><p>Head to generatekiwisaver.co.nz/dom</p><p><br></p><p>The issuer of the scheme is Generate Management Limited. To see their product disclosure statement go to their website.&nbsp;Past performance does not guarantee future returns.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>**The views, thoughts and opinions expressed in this podcast belong solely to the host and guests and may not reflect the views of the show sponsors**</strong></p>","author_name":"Dom Harvey"}