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Importance of Auditions

24 Oct Importance of Auditions

In an industry of constant ups and downs, I find it’s SOO important to value not only every booking, but more importantly, every audition. With over 700+ auditions under my belt in the last 3 years, I have learned to take every audition as an... [+]

Jamie Gray Hyder

05 Aug Jamie Gray Hyder

I was almost Jamie Lee Hyder… but at the risk of seeming unoriginal, my mom changed Lee to Gray. I was almost Hailey Hyder… but at the risk of sounding like Dr. Seuss, my mom changed Hailey to Jamie. I was almost Murphy Hyder… or... [+]

RIP M.J. and F.F. 6.25.2009 and E.M....

25 Jun RIP M.J. and F.F. 6.25.2009 and E.M. 6.23.2009

“If death meant just leaving the stage long enough to change costume and come back as a new character…Would you slow down? Or speed up?” -Chuck Palahniuk I really like that quote because it speaks both to the possibility of reincarnation and I think it... [+]

Blogging makes ya feel fresh in the...

18 Dec Blogging makes ya feel fresh in the morning…

Sooo… I’ve never been able to keep a diary, datebook, notebook, or sketchbook current. Mostly due to my inability to focus on anything for over an hour–let alone for over a week. BUT, with that said, I will make a valiant effort to not leave... [+]

” ‘The time has come,’ the...

26 Apr ” ‘The time has come,’ the Walrus said…” to EAT!!

I can say, without a doubt, that nothing brings me more joy (or sorrow) than food and drink. Eating it, drinking it, cooking it, smelling it, sharing it, regretting it… The food of the soul is, well, food. Ever since I can remember– I have... [+]

“Put your money where your mouth...

14 Mar “Put your money where your mouth is…” Oh, I do.

I think the biggest difference between myself and every other of the gazillion “actress/models” in LA is that I spend all my money of food and drink and not a penny on clothing and accessories.¬† For me, what I put INTO my body is more... [+]

Actin’ a fool!

17 Jan Actin’ a fool!

Hah. I just wanted to say that. Thinking back, I thought LA and DC were going to be worlds different, but after being here for almost 8 months now, I can say that they are, in fact, quite similar. As I’ve said before, politics is... [+]

FAQ

02 Jan FAQ

“Where are you from??” I should just have a laminated card with several options. “What do you mean??” I reply. Like my heritage, hometown, alma mater? Because they could not be more different. I am not Italian, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Greek, Spanish or Cuban. Despite... [+]

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