today we are joined by actor horacio abaroa known for his television work on HBO shows such as Hacks and Barry, TNT’s Animal Kingdom, and Netflix’s Freeridge. Horacio is also a well known headshot photographer. acting was not something Horacio always wanted to do and to this day despite his success he still claims it’s not his #1 passion. today we’re going to be discussing if you can be an actor and not love acting, how one thing leads to another in this business, and how sometimes breaking the “acting rules” can actually benefit you. please welcome horacio abaroa. horacio: https://instagram.com/horacioabaroa?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== https://instagram.com/photohoracio?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== TIME STAMPS: beginning: how Horacio fell into this business 11:50 Horacio’s mindset 13:06 making bold casting choices 14:40 how to make your self tape stand out 16:57 how to become more intuitive 19:20 Horacio’s secret to booking 22:14 the change that allowed Horacio to start getting pinned for series regular roles 23:40 story of how it said “don’t improv” and Horacio improved LOL 26:06 Horacio’s secret to book costars 29:12 Horacio’s other passions 30:30 the secret to comedy 33:05 why wouldn’t casting like you? 34:20 Horacio’s transformation (physical and mental) 36:05 how to build self love and confidence 38:45 the importance of surrender 40:27 mixed feelings minute: the perfect headshot 46:56 advice to young Horacio 50:01 business expenses 51:20 the importance of having good support around you 54:01 why not you? 55:29 fast frisky five follow us on insta!! https://instagram.com/actinglikeanactorpodcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@actinglikeanactor?_t=8fPzDmt0Wxm&_r=1 youtube: https://youtube.com/@actinglikeanactor?si=ZYnQSZ4g7Fz8Gb2w email: [email protected] sophie’s instagram: https://instagram.com/sophiejordancollins?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA== website: sophiejordancollins.com the beat: https://youtu.be/qQGD2iMqDyQ?si=4g3iJBZAI2jGaKQe podcast produced by Connor Mcbain https://instagram.com/cmcbain17?igshid=NzZhOTFlYzFmZQ==