From Hogwarts to Hollywood with Actor Paula Placido
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If you know anything about Ginni Saraswati, you know she loves her Harry Potter.  The unusual special talents, the mythical creatures, the weaving in and out of an unseen world..it’s hard not to fall under the Hogwarts spell. For one young creative, that big screen magic would one day lead her on the path to Hollywood.  Today, Ginni Saraswati welcomes Paula Andrea Placido. Paula is an actor, a painter, and an equally huge fan of those curiously captivating magicians from Hogwarts. With roles in binge-worthy series like Apples Never Fall, Shameless, Hacks, and The L Word: Generation Q, Paula’s star is rapidly on the rise.  You’ll hear how Paula infuses her roles with authenticity based on her own life experiences as a first-generation American and a member of the LGBTQ+ community. She shares the shows that have had an impact on her life, and how she keeps her cool when working with high-caliber Hollywood stars. You’ll also hear how she stays grounded, and who she thinks is going to take home the NBA Championship title this year.  What You’ll Learn: The inspiration behind her acting career (1:30)How The L Word has influenced her life and her work (6:49)Her family heritage and how the blend of cultures shows up in her life (10:02)The on-screen character who’s most like her in real life (13:53)Her biggest life lesson from Hollywood (17:43) Connect with Paula Placido: EPK link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1eRimQxBCJHITBHoBN5VSAPBzNunaziQq/view?usp=sharing Breakdown resume & reels: https://resumes.breakdownexpress.com/592920-5043718-35295 IMDb resume: https://pro.imdb.com/name/nm4960648/ Connect with Ginni: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ginnisaraswati Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theginnishow/?hl=en Website: www.ginnimedia.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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