acting like an actor sophie jordan collins

Jean is known for her roles on shows such as Mr William’s Madame Is Dying and films such as The Truth Hurts, Did You Mean It, Stall and Superpowers Aren’t A Thing

we chat her journey from having a ton of jobs to acting full time, things she changed to “get serious” about acting, and how she stays positive in a difficult industry.

if you feel stagnant in your acting career, this episode is for you

if you want acting to become more of a full time thing for you; this episode is for you

if you’re a mr williams madame is dying fan, this episode is for you ;).

jean's insta: https://www.instagram.com/jeanevanx/?hl=en



00:00 sophie’s intro

00:19 jean’s intro

00:51 theme song

01:11jean’s intro and jean’s experience on reelshorts

07:00 breaking gender norms in verticals

12:00 the importance of not turning down shoots

15:10 jean’s backstory

21:10 learning to not wait for success to fall into your lap 

24:00 sophie’s thoughts on LA

30:00 jean’s strong sense of self and making internal changes

34:00 the blessing of having a baby face in hollywood

36:57 jean getting her big call

43:45 sophie’s dreams and goals

52:10 the journey of an acting career and doing odd jobs

54:45 how A-listers have made it in LA with nothing to their name

55:51 jean’s thoughts on classes

59:50 why every actor needs an amc pass

1:01:35 the stress of finances as an actor and keeping a job

1:15:05 what keeps jean going on the hard days

1:19:53 fast frisky five

1:22:19 jean’s closing remarks



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email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
website: sophiejordancollins.com
the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe
podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

06 overachiever struggles 

2:06 how cody knew he needed a break

3:17 cody’s story

22:52 how cody booked acting work in New England

26:53 why you might not want to move to LA or NYC right away

28:11 building relationships 

29:13 managing a crazy schedule and knowing your capacity

33:29 rejection 

34:17 AGENTS

37:45 the secret to going far 

39:01 discipline 

42:05 RELAX BRO

43:40 a schedule that may work for you 

46:54 the benefits of rest

48:30 resting is productive 

52:30 money. and moving to a big market with it

54:01 closing   



cody https://www.instagram.com/_cody_curtis?igsh=aXlveDU2Z3pjbWQ1



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sophie https://www.instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igsh=aTl1dTdmc3NuZW1x&utm_source=qr

this week we have actress and podcast host faith knapp. she’s an actor who can be seen in films such as the thunderman movie, not from around here anymore, murdercycle and in shows such as Mason

@mfaithknapp

she also hosts the pod not like the movies

we talk about finding identity outside of acting, pros and cons of joining SAG, and how faith got signed with a top manager as a new actor.

if you’re struggling with your identity this episode is for you

if you’re curious what being a working actor really looks like this episode is for you

if you want to know what people in LA are really like this episode is for you

if you have breath in your lungs this ep is for you


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youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w
email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
website: sophiejordancollins.com
the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe
podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

this week we have bernard timmons ii

bernard is known for his world on films such as seance games metaxu and forensicators

we chat the different levels of being an actor, how to deal with the “slow seasons,” and how he almost didn’t want to take a role that ended up changing his life

if you’re curious about the different levels of being an actor this episode is for you

if you’re struggling with the “slow season” in our business this episode is for you

if you’re not taking roles because you think they are below you, this episode is for you

if you’re a horror FIEND this episode is for you


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youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w
email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
website: sophiejordancollins.com
the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe
podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1
youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w
email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
website: sophiejordancollins.com
the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe
podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==

this week we have actress and fitness queen abigail villanueva

abigail is known for apollo never have a boyfriend her recent lifetime movie surviving the sleepover

abigail moved from KC about a year and a half ago and we talk her transition from corporate girly to actress, how she booked a TV movie without an agent, and the character building short films we all do

if you’re in corporate but want to act this episode is for you

if you love acting and fitness this episode is for you

if you want to learn how to boom theatrically w no agent this episode is for you

if you want to have a good time this episode is for YOUUUU;)

Abigail's insta: https://www.instagram.com/abigailvillanueva/?hl=en

00:00 intro
1:21 theme song
1:42 how sophie and abigail met
6:19 irritating ice breakers
10:39 how abigail began her acting career
13:15 early in your career short film chaos
15:50 abigail's three pieces of advice for an actor moving to LA
18:55 culture shock when moving to LA
21:20 finding an apartment in LA
22:30 experiencing close mindedness in LA
25:27 abigail's experience on a lifetime set
29:45 living your dream as an actor and the audition frustrations
31:39 on set of surviving the sleepover
34:15 being humbled as an actor and spotlight syndrome
37:29 abigail's experience shooting a vertical
40:51 what advice abigail wouldve given herself before moving to LA
43:45 the shuffling community and EDM in LA
45:48 how abigail stays sane in this business
48:55 instagram vs tiktok
50:09 fast frisky five
55:21 abigail's closing sentiments

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tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1
youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w
email: actinglikeanactorpodcast@gmail.com sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
website: sophiejordancollins.com
the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe
podcast produced by Connor McBain: https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==