Daniela Bobadilla

Daniela Bobadilla Instagram – Parents, watch out! If you tell your kid they can be and do anything they want if they work hard… they might believe you. This is a picture of two very brave parents and a presumptuous 16 year old. 10 years ago this week, my parents put me on a plane from Vancouver to LAX with my dream and a terrible cardigan. ⁣⁣
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I somehow convinced them through a PowerPoint (OG type a teachers pet status) that I needed to come down for pilot season (every year January – February, tv networks hold auditions for new tv shows that they are testing out before making them into series) so I could try my luck in LA… They said no way at first unless I managed to secure a few things they were sure wouldn’t happen: I had to take an exam to get my US high school diploma so that I could be allowed to work as a minor, get a US work permit, and representation. Through hard work, a series of miracles and a fairy godmother – all 3 contingencies came through and some. You should have seen the look on my parents face as the contingencies got crossed off… They stayed true to their word and kept their promise. My first year in LA, plane tickets home were booked 3 times but never boarded. Every time we thought I had exceeded my luck, I would book my next job… and 10 years later I’m still here and preparing for my 11th pilot season in LA. Absolute madness. ⁣⁣
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It takes a massive village to be an actor! Reps that work around the clock, Headshot photographers, headshot print shops, acting coaches, voice teachers, friends who help you with self tapes and running lines, a community to keep you sane and hug you between rejections and successes… Forever grateful to everyone who has helped me along the way! I only did part of the work. ⁣⁣
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And the craziest part is… I don’t know that I would be brave enough to do this again as an adult! Sorry mom and dad but I really did have to move out at 16 with all of the naïveté that one has at that age… glad it worked out 🙈? | Posted on 17/Jan/2020 01:49:59