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acting, language coach, cultural advisor, technical advisor, stunt man, voice over, snow and water skiing, horseback riding, billiards, soccer, basketball, swimming, volleyball, jet skiing, fire arms, heavy equipment worker, construction, cooking ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Follow Your Dream ((Fahim Fazli Bio))Everyone is born with a dream, a glimpse of a destined path that one can choose to follow or not. Some seek guidance from others instead of listening to their hearts. Even when that advice conflicts with their inner voices it is ultimately accepted, for lack of self confidence or fear of disobedience. This misguidance causes them to stray from their true selves and from the paths to their dreams. To Fahim Fazli this was a familiar circumstance. Watching films throughout my youth nourished my love for acting. It was my dream to be in front of the camera and I looked forward to it. My father however wasn’t so accepting of this dream. He told me that any profession in the arts was considered inferior by our people and artists were scoffed at in our society. I took these comments to heart and felt very discouraged by them. This kind of narrow mindedness was difficult to accept. So, out of frustration I would get into verbal bouts with my father. But how long can you resist those around you until you start to give in. It wasn’t just his opinion that mattered, but also how others would perceive me. When the odds are against you, you lose heart and begin to think maybe they’re right.Over the next several years Fahim settled in the States and took a series of jobs to support his family. After a while at a particular job however he would lose interest and try his hand elsewhere. I was good at whatever job I had, but it just didn’t keep me happy for long. So, I’d leave one job for another thinking I’m bound to find my calling. But each time I saw myself doing something else, something more meaningful to me.Then one day while I was out, I met someone who worked with a local production company. In our conversation, he mentioned I have a resemblance to Andy Garcia and that he knew of a casting call if I was interested.I had not given acting a serious thought in a while. Then I remembered why. I recalled how un-welcome that notion was to my father and the discouragement I felt when he told me that I would probably not be taken seriously if I were to become an actor. Comments that seeped into my mind causing an uncertainty that made me put the whole thing aside. Now, I had the opportunity to change that. So, I approached my father and explained how I felt. I told him it wasn’t my intention to let him down, but I decided to pursue my dream of acting and I would appreciate his support. He looked at me and said, ‘bachaim, we are no longer in our old fashioned country, where people have old fashioned minds. I’ve always wanted your happiness and have acted in your favor, even if you didn’t believe so at the time. Now you can do as you please.’It was like a weight lifted from my heart. With his approval I could move forward without feeling like I’ll be defying his wishes. He had reasons for being restrictive, which weren’t easy to accept, but I’m glad I didn’t turn my back on him. Maybe in the big picture of life, that negativity was challenge I had to persevere and not runaway from to be sure of who I was and what I wanted to be. It makes me feel like I’ve paid my dues and earned my dream.
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Helpful Tips on Acting There have inquiries as to how I became an actor. Here are some tips from my own experience 1. First of all you must have a sincere commitment to acting. You must absolutely love the art of acting2. You must invest in good headshots3. In order to gain experience and slowly build a resume start working as a background actor. Often times, by working as Background, you may be able to get an actual speaking part and become a day player. Once you have had one speaking part, you will be eligible to join SAG which is the Screen Actors Guild, a union for actors.4. Becoming a SAG member is important because only then you will be able to earn SAG rates also called scale and make good money.5. Working as a background actor also helps you eventually become eligible for SAG if you can accumulate 4 SAG vouchers. So, there is absolutely no shame in being a background actor as it will enable you to gain experience and eventually join the actor's union. Be aware that it may take months or years to accomplish this.6. In order to get background work (also called "extra" work) you should register with reputable casting agencies.7. Eventually you will need to get an Agent or Manager who will find you work for you and send you on auditions. This does not mean you shouldn't search for yourself and do your homework. 8. Once you are sent to an audition, you must be on time, have your headshots and resume, and must act and be professional at all times.9. Do not, and absolutely, Do Not try to give advice to the casting agents on anything. Just do as you are told, say thank you and goodbye and leave. 10. Going to auditions does not mean you will get the job. You may have to go to 20 auditions to get one or two jobs. 11. When you are hired to do a job, be professional and, again, do not tell the director or others in charge what to do, what is right or wrong, or how things ought to be. You will for sure be fired on the spot and never be called again. And in this business word gets around very fast. 12. Once you become a member of the actor's union SAG, you will have to pay a one time fee of $2300.00 and maintain your yearly dues. For more info visit www.sag.org. 13. Also, educate yourself regarding the business of acting and keep yourself informed by reading books and industry magazines such as The Hollywood Reporter, Backstage and so on. 14. And finally, you must have a flexible job that pays your bills and allows you to go to auditions. This is very important for your success. It takes a lot of time and serious commitment to become successful actor.One Final Note: Watch your back and open your heart in this business. Fahim Fazli
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