Actor’s Notes
Why Your Upbringing Makes You a Better Actor Than You Think
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Actors Notes
, where Giovanni turns the lens on his own life as a half-Russian, half-Filipino actor. He shares how growing up between two cultures taught him to read subtext, trust instinct, and make bolder creative choices in auditions. He also breaks down why your upbringing, cadence, humor, and even your “edges” can make a performance more memorable—if you stop trying to sand them…