Do u really need a portafolio and acting classes to make it in a movie/show when u audition?

Question by yesenia: Do u really need a portafolio and acting classes to make it in a movie/show when u audition?
My friend at school said she was in acting classes and that she has her portafolio.I was soooooo jealous..the thing is she said she just wanted to know how it felt but shes kinda rich! And i want it soooooooo bad but im kinda not that rich but im not poor either im kinda in the middle.She told me that if you havent been in acting class for SURE u cant make into movie or show!What if your great at acting but u havent gone to acting classes…can u still make it?did miley cyrus go to acting classes??
my friend also told me she could be in any movie she wants when she wants cuz of her portafolio!!

Best answer:

Answer by davidg32
No, but in order to do so, you really have to either:
1. Be EXACTLY what they’re looking for, appearance wise, or
2. Really knock ’em dead in the audition.

Having a portfolio and taking acting classes shows a producer and director that you’re serious about acting. It also shows that you are professional (and know how to act on stage or on set…no asking stars for autographs, etc.)…and it shows that you are doing what you can in order to improve.

Good luck!

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