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Deborah Smith Ford
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Deborah Smith Ford is an actress in the film and television industry, a celebrity lookalike/tribute artist and author of the children’s book The Little Apple - more books and films to follow! What other are saying about Deborah: In Entertainment


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There are many businesses in this world, and the business of entertainment, or acting in this case, is quite popular, not necessarily to enjoy as an audience, but to be a part of as an actor. This article should help in that area - good tips on acting.
It is always good to know what to do in any business, to learn one's skills to perform well. The same holds true for actors. The do nots are just as important. Here is a sampling of both.
Every business has it's highlights, here is what some think is the most important in the area of acting.
Here is a tour given by Robert Pattinson. It is of the behind-the-scenes promotional tours of some of his projects - Harry Potter and Twilight.
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Former mixed martial artist, Quinton Rampage Jackson, decided to change his work or business, and become and actor.

Products

When it comes to one's best product in the acting business, it hast to be the headshot, with resume.
There are many products out there, even in the world of entertainment, or in this case acting and mostly music. This one, in particular, is a music video created together by Paul McCartney and the late Michael Jackson.
One of a singer's products is his or her music released on to CD, DVD or an album. An album, in this case, has been released by lead guitarist and singer Orathani - she was lead guitarist in This Is It, the film starring Michael Jackson.
Many talent, in acting, have to be able to produce the traits of a character for entertainment purposes, no matter if it si for film, TV, stage or radio. The writer and director help make this creation, but the actor plays a large part as well.

Places

Southwest Florida, specifically Naples, offers its first film festival - Naples International Film Festival. It kicked off November 5th, 2009 running through the 8th. It offers an opportunity for independent film makers to contribute their projects.
One place to attend, among other conventions, is Sunburst in Orlando, Florida. It is a convention for professional celebrity impersonators - who perform, showcase and network.
There are awards of all kinds for acting celebs, and there are as well for those who impersonate such celebs. It is called the Reel Awards and is
Dawnn Behrens is a professional tribute artist, also known as a lookalike, to that of Marilyn Monroe and Anna Nicole Smith. As Marilyn she has traveled and worked in Japan twice within two years. Here is her story...
This actor and celeb lookalike, Josh Harraway, is in the entertainment business full time as himself as well as Tupac. His travels include many film projects and even a commercial for the product Rolling Razor.
Beowulf: Prince of the Geats is an independent film that was shot with all volunteers, in several locations, some of which included Ohio, Florida and Norway.

People

One of the many talented and professional tribute artists in the world is tribute artist Trina Johnson Finn. She not only has a voice that she uses to portray other celebs, but her gift of voice is what Trina, herself, is all about too.
Actor Ashton Kutcher is a young actor who is involved in many projects, alone or along with wife Demi Moore. Twitter is one them.
Animals are protected in many ways, sometimes not enough, but the World Society for the Protection of Animals is being helped by actors - actors who have come out to donate their time and energies.
AnnaLynne McCord is a new edition to the film industry, among others. Her voice is remarkable. See what she has to offer.
Kim Kardashian has been a part of the Kardashian family and their busy lifestyle for sometime now. Kim, herself, finds ways to be in the entertainment world, model, dancer... along with her sisters who made the move to Miami, and the rest of her fam too.
What a wonderful way to learn more about the female pilot Amelia Earhart, and somewhat about the actress who portrayed her, Hillary Swank, as well. This might be a more interesting way vs the history books!

Resources / Websites

The United Film & Television Artists, Inc. is an organization that is open to all union and non-union members of the entertainment business, and also to those interested in being a part of it. It is an opportunity to all to netowrk in the biz.
Union members of the Screen Actor Guild have a variety of meetings held for a variety of reasons. This article is a source that can link one to SAG and its current
SAG is only helpful if one realized what it stands for. And this statement should help make that more clear.
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