New Goal!

I think you already know this about me, but in case you don't, let me remind you I am a goal setter and LOVE to set goals!  (and then achieve them)!  This year, I set the goal to work on set of Devious Maids, alongside Susan Lucci in a scene in Atlanta, and I did.  I am super grateful to now have that scene on my reel.  Woohoo! See reel here:  https://vimeo.com/christinaderosa/reel2015

I just returned from an incredible trip to NEW ORLEANS or NOLA As I like to call it.  I have been many times, worked on a TV Series Astronaut Wives Club, last year in NOLA and always feel a certain spiritual connection to the city.  The food, the people, the charm.  It's magical and mystic to me.   I feel very at home when there and the kindness I experience is heart-warming.  On my most recent trips to NOLA, I got to visit the set of NCIS New Orleans, thanks to my buddy Gordon Lonsdale the Cinematographer on the show.  I felt so welcomed on set as I got to sit in video village next to the Director, and watch the actors during scenes.  So, new goal:

To book a memorable Guest Star role or better on the TV Series, NCIS NEW ORLEANS, this year, 2015 that shoots in 2015.  My bags are packed and I am ready to return to NOLA!

What is your goal?  Feel free to share in the comments below and I will support you.

Want to Laugh out Loud?

I am so grateful to work on The Dog Franchise movies! 

Every body loves a Dog movie!!!!

The Dog Who Saved Summer directed by Sean Olson, starring Elisa Donovan, Gary Valentine & Mario Lopez as the voice of Zeus, (the Dog) is now on DVD and you can get a taste of the film and my sassy pants character Marilyn here:

https://vimeo.com/christinaderosa/dwss

It's Gonna Be Juicy!!!

I got News.....

This is a show where DRAMA often reigns SUPREME. 

Catch me if you Can as JOELLE spicing things up on DEVIOUS MAIDS

MONDAY, JUNE 15, 2015 9/8c

on LIFETIME

Mission complete....

I did it.  I attended the Cannes Film Festival.

It was a dream come true and also an incredible learning experience.  I came back stronger and ready to continue producing and acting.  You can see all of my photos here:

Facebook Album of Cannes Pictures

 

 

Have You Heard Yet?

Have you Heard The News?

I am going to the CANNES FILM FESTIVAL this May 2015.

Wait, what is the Cannes Film Festival, you ask:

The Cannes International Film Festival (French: Le Festival International du Film de Cannes or just Festival de Cannes) is an annual film festival held in Cannes, France, which previews new films of all genres, including documentaries, from around the world. It is one of the most prestigious and famous film festivals in the world.The invitation-only festival is held annually  at the Palais des Festivals et des Conrès.

To say, I am excited, is an understatement.

I still can't believe I will be there. I will be attending as a full fledged bonafide producer and I am looking forward to meeting incredible, inspiring people from all over the world.  I purchased my ticket in January and arranged for my accommodations in early January.  The amount of planning involved in this trip is bigger than I imagined but worth it.  

Souhaite-moi bonne chance (Wish me Luck)

Doing the "Happy" dance!

Because I'm happy!!  I'm jumping up and down in celebration.  I call it the "Booked it" dance.  I basically jump up and down and cheer "I booked it," I booked it!" 

What did I book? 

The TV Show, Devious Maids.

Jump up and down with me and celebrate.  Especially if you are an actor, celebrate with Me...because when we celebrate for someone else we amplify the vibration of joy and gratitude and call forth more abundance (opportunities) for ourselves.  Try it!

The Number 1 Question to Ask Yourself

I just got off the phone with a coach named Chris Atley, who reminded me the number 1 Question to ask myself this year...

Want to know what it is?

The question to ask yourself is “If I could do Anything this year, what would that look like?”

I read my goals every night before I fall asleep and they are more than just goals, they are little visions that fill up about 5 pages worth of writing, filled with colors, sounds and tastes so when I read them out loud to myself I feel myself in the place of receiving them already happening.  After all, the universe does not know the difference.  I have been reading them every night before bed since January 1, 2015 and already amazing benefits have come forth this year.  But I recently received a little quiet voice say to me, “What if these goals are not BIG ENOUGH.  My goals are about my acting career and there are many goals related to Guest Star and Recurring roles on TV shows but not one goal is about a Series Regular role.  I went out for a series regular on a pilot yesterday and it got me thinking.  Am I limiting myself by not dreaming big enough?  If I could do anything this year, without worrying about the HOW, it would be to book that series regular role and be working 5 days a week on set.  Woohooo!  Just writing that even feels good.  So, my recommendation for you this week is to ask yourself the question, IF I COULD DO ANYTHING THIS YEAR, WHAT WOULD THAT LOOK LIKE?  What would I LOVE?

Have fun creating that vision for yourself  and then read it every night before bed…let me know what happens in 30 days….(I got a good feeling for you)

What Do I Want in 2015?

The Power of 2 Words....THANK YOU!

As an actress, sending thank you cards is one of my favorite ways to reach out.  Thank you Tweets, FaceBook messages, emails and hand written cards to Casting Directors, Agents, Managers, Directors, Producers....  I have done it all and here is my favorite thank you story. 

I was on set as an actress in a movie shooting in Seattle and I remember after a long day of filming I was riding an elevator with one of the producers and he smiled at me and said, "you know what got you this part Christina?"  I was surprised to hear this and said, "My talents?" He laughed and said yes that too but do you know what separated you from all the rest of the actresses?"  "Tell me" I said.  He said, after your audition and callback you wrote a handwritten thank you card to me and the director that was so thoughtful and generous and I thought, "That's a girl I want to have on my set."  He said, it was between you and one other actress for this role and your thank you card sealed the deal for me on you.  WOW.  I had a tear in my eye as he said this and thought.  I will always send thank you cards no matter what.  That meant so much to me.  For all the times, I sent a thank you card and never got acknowledged this made up for it and made me realize the power of a thank you card. 

Send a thank you card to anyone this week and watch how good it feels!

Happy Thanksgiving!

The Power of Saying NO!

An an actress, it's not every day an offer comes along (although I pray and hold the space for that to happen) so when an offer does come along, it might sound crazy to say "NO" right?

Well, here's the thing (my little secret)

When an opportunity for a casting or an offer for a role in a project flows to me, I have to feel Grateful for the opportunity but then ask myself:

1.  Is this in alignment with my target goals?

2.  Will this role be a career building role for me?  (Will I be working with collaborators who inspire me? Will this look really great on my resume?  Will this be a step up from the roles I have done before?)

3.  How will this role make me feel?

One of my favorite mentors, Dallas Travers taught me, "If it's not a Hell YES, it's a Hell NO"

Sometimes it really just does not feel right in my gut and I have to trust that.  At the end of the day, you know best!  Trust yourself.

Living Mantra :  (repeat after me)  I trust myself to be myself and to make the best decisions for my highest good and the good of all concerned.

Have fun making decisions!!