Martial Arts Articles By Sophie Song

Sophie Song is an actress, model, and Chinese film star with more than fifty five movies to her credit in Hong Kong and China. She currently works as a martial arts stunt woman and has a reoccuring role on the "Turning Up The Heat!" TV Show for www.actionstarmedia.com.
Sophie is also a columnist for World Martial Arts Magazine.
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In this series we are trying to help espiring martial arts models and future film stars reach their goals and dreams of making it into the action film industry. We are goint to approach this one step at a time. Step #1: Get a Great Headshot Photo - What is a headshot? A headshot is an 8x10, black and white photo of you. It should be reproduced professionally and it MUST look just like you. It can either be a close-up of your head and shoulders or it can be a 3/4 shot (from knees to head) or anything in between.
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Unlike those in the 9-5 or corporate world, who only need a resume when changing jobs or bucking for a promotion, actors use this important tool on a regular basis. Every time an actor seeks representation from an agent, submits his picture for a "picture-pull" or goes on an audition, his resume must be up-to date, professional and set-up according to "industry standards". A picture or "headshot" as it's known in the business is used for identification purposes and to see your personality. A resume shows that you are a professional, that you have experience and training, and what (besides acting) you can do well. (Read Article)

Ever heard the line practice makes perfect? Well the same goes when you go for an audition in the hopes that you will find work in action films or on television. Here are a few helpful hints you should know. An audition normally lasts between 2 to 3 hours but some can last all day so be prepared. You have to signup and since it is on first come first serve basis, make sure you are there 15 minutes before the audition starts. This will give you some time to relax and practice your monologue one more time before they call you on stage. (Read Article)

There is a Special Etiquette for doing Extra Work on TV and in Films. Follow these simple rules of Etiquette and you will be on your way to more work and maybe even bigger roles.Extra's are also referred to as background, atmosphere, ambiance, set dressing etc. If this makes you feel like a piece of furniture, you're not too far off the mark. Although I thoroughly recommend extra work for the reasons listed below, do not expect to be treated as a star. (Read Article)