You never know when or where your next opportunity will come from—just ask Andrea Bordeaux. The talented actress initially auditioned for a one-day guest spot on NCIS: Los Angeles, and ended up landing the role of a lifetime playing recurring character Special Agent Hidoko. Like her character, Andrea grew up as an army brat and was able to draw many parallels between their respective journeys. We spoke with her about the role, why her mom is her biggest influence in life, and the exciting shift in the industry. PC: Tell
Brittany Curran has been on fire in this season of the hit TV series The Magicians. As Fen, Brittany has audiences falling in love with her over the course of her (really well done) transition from wide-eyed young girl to supportive wife to heartbroken mother to a strong woman taking charge of her life. We were excited to chat with Brittany about that journey, what she’d like to see happen for Fen, and what other projects she is passionate about. PC: Fen has had a complex emotional storyline and has
In the past few years, Hollywood has taken a much-needed step forward in terms of representation and diversity, but it still has a long way to go. The lack of opportunities for women and minorities creates another challenge to the already difficult life of a working actor, which is filled with endless auditions, uncertainty, and rejection. Creators and writers like Chuck Lorre and Steve Molaro are two advocates fighting for change by creating diverse characters from all walks of life in leading roles. It’s one of the many reasons why
When you’re an actor who has over forty credits to your name, you learn what works and what doesn’t when preparing to step into the shoes of a new character. For Ryan Lee, it’s about self-belief, trust, and bringing as much of yourself into the role as possible because if you don’t believe it, the audience won’t either. It’s this successful formula that’s made Ryan one of the most exciting young actors of his generation, and one of the reasons why his performance in the Verizon go90/AwesomenessTV rom-com, My Dead Ex,