Should I still pursue a career in acting?

Question

Well I'm 17 and I like the world of acting except my only problem is I don't think I'm good enough. I tend to ask myself the question what if I'm not pretty enough, what If i'm to fat. Sometimes I think I let my weight hold me back. What if no one wants to work with me because of the way I look. Sometimes I'm shy and don't make very good conversations I guess you could say I'm a boring person I guess. i don't know what to do. I want to because I don't want to spend my life saying I wish I did this or that. Shoulda, coulda, woulda.

Answer 1

ever single movie, tv show and theater productions needs different people. you cant just have skinny, pretty people working all the time, and thiere are parts for everyone out there. go for it! im following my dreams and ive almost caught them! =]

Answer 2

Personally I think you can do it. It's true that acting is a popular field and that there are a million people out there in the world that want to become actors as well and only a few will make it big. How you make it to the big screen depends on the people you know and how well your agents are. I think you should still pursue it anyway, anyone that tells you not to and that you can't make it as a career are trying to put you down because they are afraid of compettition. They are trying to discourage your dreams because they have low confidence that they can make.

Besides in the future you may be the same person I might be asking for an autograph in the future and stocking your every movements(just kidding about the stalker part). You don't know what your capable of doing until you try. Try taking some acting lessons. then start out with a small audience and work your way up to a bigger crowd. This will help build confidence and more self esteem and less fear of being in front of people. In life hon people will always put you down, people will always say your not good enough or pretty enough etc., but you got to use that as a driving force to push through all that negative attitude. Anything is possible.

There are tons of ugly actors and actresses in hollywood and I'm sure you've asked yourself how the h**l did they get there. They look like a mess. you can do it try don't become one of those miserable people that say I should, coulda, woulda.

Luck!!!

Answer 3

Your just like me. I'm always asking me, "Am I not pretty enough?" Because some people have told my friends that I am ugly. But, you shouldn't let that slow you down one bit. Do what you want to do in life. It doesn't matter what other people say, whatever they say [if it's bad] is wrong. Follow your heart to do what you want to do in life.

Answer 4

I'm just going to be straight with you, and I hope you can see this advice as honest and helpful and not take offense.

A lot of people want to act.  I cannot stress this enough.  Do you know how many people share your aspiration?  The chances of you rising above the millions are very slim.  Does that mean you aren't pretty, talented, or a good person?  Absolutely not.  It just means that there are a lot of other people that are going to be prettier, more talented, and better than you, and even they won't make it.

Now that doesn't mean you can't take up stage acting - try out for a community play, star in a local film festival project, etc.  But as a career?  I don't think you would be comfortable, let alone accepted, in the world of acting.

As for your shyness -- give it a few years!  Once you've come into your own, your emotions should settle down and you may even find a witty side of your personality!  Good luck!

Answer 5

Im pretty much the same always questioning my self n i tend to over think n then set my self up for failier i wanna be an actress to but  never had lessons but have always loved to perform n know deep down Ive got what it takes i just need to gain more confidant. Just because you feel self consious now doesnt mean that its always gunna be that way. Also i just did my drama gcse exam n the examaner told me most  the people in that profession are in secure thats why they go into that business to act confidant

Answer 6

Cut all that c**p of self defeat.

If you continue to feel this way, you might be ending condemning yourself to self pity and failure.

Instead, just concentrate on the strong qualities you have, have some patience, and give it  a try.

I am not suggesting this for the career in acting alone.

Answer 7

you can do it,it's all up to you and how you go about it,if that's your goal then push for it make yourself around in acting circles,and get to know people,no matter what don't give up you might get in a small role and go from there!