When you think of making sacrifices for what you love, or even whom you love, many people say that they have no problem. They are willing to do whatever it takes. This is especially the case in acting. I’ve met many novice and veteran actresses that have expressed that they were willing to go to the ends of the earth and back in order to succeed in the entertainment world; many of who are indeed passionate about the craft. Not making any money is the standard: “you have to pay your dues” is a common saying amongst the artists. Many…
Author: Rhym Guisse
Rhym Guisse
Rhym Guissé stepped into her acting shoes at a young age with witty impersonations and dramatic theatre at the family dinner table. She spent her childhood furthering her natural acting talents with choral singing, ballet dance classes and theatre. The efforts soon paid off when Rhym was cast in her first independent film, “La Méduse Rouge,” a French noir film. Rhym was born in Annaba, Algeria, to a Malian father and Algerian mother. She experienced many different cultures and societies from an early age and speaks three languages. Rhym’s cultural diversity has greatly influenced her artistically and cultivates her intense motivation to succeed. "My background is so varied and diverse, I've never been one to look at what the next person is doing," she says. "My travels and cultural experiences have set me apart and I will never blend in." It is this confidence and passion that motivates Rhym to achieve her dreams. A true artist, Rhym continues to effortlessly float between the disciplines of acting, music and art. Rhym continues to seek roles that challenge her as a woman and as an artist.
You’re invited to a modeling audition (or ‘go-see’ in the modeling world), so you prepare by making sure you have your comp cards and/or headshots at-hand along with a sleek black outfit and nude pumps. Although the audition is almost an hour away, you’re certain that you’ll get the gig – after all – they’ve already seen your portfolio and are the ones to have invited you. Right? So, you show up and notice that there are 100+ Abercrombie & Fitch, 15yr old tweens and their parents and you are one of a few adults…along with reps walking around collecting…
The most difficult thing about taking the plunge to be an actor full time is not what most people imagine it to be. The common assumptions are financial instability, cutthroat competition, and/or inability to carry on a regular life (being able to get married and start a family and such). And yes, while these can be very daunting issues that plague the minds of most freelance artists, there seems to be a common denominator. I’d have to say that in my case, along with many other friends in the field, I’ve found that being able to stay driven and motivated…
I’ve always been resourceful, and very strategic in the way I approached anything and everything in my life. Acting was no different. Two years ago I took the plunge to pursue acting on a professional level. I had been working in the Marketing/Public Relations field for five years and felt confident in applying my corporate skills to my newfound acting professional field. After having taken many acting classes and workshops, my next goal was to learn how everything worked behind the scenes from a production perspective. I was very curious, more so, in the actual casting process. At that point…