My acting career
October 25, 2005 Kunming, Yunnan, China
October 25, 2005 Kunming, Yunnan, China
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Last night I acted in a Chinese TV series. I played the role of “guy cheering on two guys playing Russian Roulette,” and had to laugh manically as they passed the gun back and forth. One of the players was the star, a Mandarin speaking Frenchman, and a real prima donna.
Going through the process gave me some insight into the work of an actor: waiting to get makeup, waiting while they get the set ready, trying to understand (Chinese) directions, acting the part, which I have zero ability at, and repeating many times. And that’s just for one ten second scene. The whole process starts over for the next scene. But being an extra is pretty easy, and best of all I earned 400 RMB, about $50.
So watch China Central TV 1 for my debut.
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