Encore: Sarah Jeffery (Episode 5)

My guest on this encore podcast episode of Hometown to Hollywood is actress Sarah Jeffrey.

Sarah is best known for her work on Shades of Blue, Wayward Pines, Disney Descendants, and Descendants 3, The X-Files, Daphne and Velma, and Charmed. This conversation was originally recorded in June of 2016.

In our conversation we discuss what’s important for success, the challenges of getting a visa for actors who are not U.S. citizens (Jeffery is Canadian), how to stay positive when the going gets tough, and MUCH more.

 

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Some of my favorite quotes from our conversation:

 

• "Getting started can sometimes be a little scary.”
• “Getting comfortable using my voice in front of people and being in front of the camera was a big part of my training.”
• “I think it’s very useful to see what works for you, and what doesn’t.”
• “For me, there’s a fine balance between knowing your lines, and being comfortable with the character, and overdoing it.”
• “Auditioning can be nerve-wracking; sometimes when you’re in the thick of it, you have multiple auditions in a day.”
• “That’s a big thing for me: recognizing where it’s good to draw inspiration, and where you need to stay true to yourself.”
• “You just have to go in and do your thing and have your own personal flair.”
• “Hollywood seems like this huge thing, but once you’re here, it’s tiny.”
• “Descendants was such an amazing experience… it was actually magical.”
• “I get to do what I love, and I get to meet incredible people.”
• “If it’s something you really want and it’s meant to happen for you, it absolutely will.”

 

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