Articles and tips

We've collected many interesting articles which can hopefully help you on your way as an actor, model, singer, dancer, extra and so on.

We will regularly add new articles and guides.

If you have got any suggestions for articles, we'd very much like to hear from you.

Wednesday d. 13 September 2023 - For actors

The stars of Onlinecasting: Meet Samir Guemriche

This is Sam. Does he look familiar? You've probably seen him in commercials for Starbucks, Huawei, Dunkin Donuts and Oral-B and much more. Read his story here. Read story

This is Sam. Does he look familiar? You've probably seen him in commercials for Starbucks, Huawei, Dunkin Donuts and Oral-B and much more. Read his story here.

Monday d. 4 September 2023 - For actors

Start your acting career in Singapore

Starting an acting career in Singapore requires a combination of preparation, networking, training, and persistence. Read story

Starting an acting career in Singapore requires a combination of preparation, networking, training, and persistence.

Monday d. 4 September 2023 - For actors

How To Become An Actor In Singapore

Becoming an actor in Singapore involves a combination of factors, including training, experience, networking, and determination. Read story

Becoming an actor in Singapore involves a combination of factors, including training, experience, networking, and determination.

Thursday d. 17 September 2020 - For actors

How To Practise Lines With Your Child

Does your child dream of becoming an actor, but finds it difficult to concentrate when rehearsing lines? Here are a few tips that can help. Read story

Does your child dream of becoming an actor, but finds it difficult to concentrate when rehearsing lines? Here are a few tips that can help.

Thursday d. 17 September 2020 - For everyone

The Benefits Of Being A Minority In The Casting Industry

Is it hard to get jobs as a minority or are there benefits to being different? In this article, we will address the realities in the casting world. Read story

Is it hard to get jobs as a minority or are there benefits to being different? In this article, we will address the realities in the casting world.

Thursday d. 17 September 2020 - For models

Can I Become A Model If I Have Acne?

We've all seen the models in commercials that have such beautiful skin, no birthmarks (unless it’s a perfect size and in the perfect spot), no bags under their eyes, and not a single pimple. But what if you suffer from acne or get pimples regularly? Does that mean you have to say goodbye to a modelling career? We discuss the realities and options here. Read story

We've all seen the models in commercials that have such beautiful skin, no birthmarks (unless it’s a perfect size and in the perfect spot), no bags under their eyes, and not a single pimple. But what if you suffer from acne or get pimples regularly? Does that mean you have to say goodbye to a modelling career? We discuss the realities and options here.

Thursday d. 17 September 2020 - For everyone

60+ - Do I Still Have A Chance?

You know more about retirement payments than student loans. Your hair has been grey for a while, and you have the physical characteristics of a life well-lived. Although your birth certificate shows you’ve entered the modelling game late, it doesn’t mean you’ve lost. On the contrary, over-60 models and Extras are becoming more and more popular. Read story

You know more about retirement payments than student loans. Your hair has been grey for a while, and you have the physical characteristics of a life well-lived. Although your birth certificate shows you’ve entered the modelling game late, it doesn’t mean you’ve lost. On the contrary, over-60 models and Extras are becoming more and more popular.

Thursday d. 17 September 2020 - For actors

Find Your Playing Age

Have you seen the coolest casting notice and just HAVE to try out, but you're not quite the right age? We have good news — you could be considered for the job after all. Keep reading to find out what ages you can play as an actor. Read story

Have you seen the coolest casting notice and just HAVE to try out, but you're not quite the right age? We have good news — you could be considered for the job after all. Keep reading to find out what ages you can play as an actor.

Tuesday d. 8 September 2020 - For actors

How To Improvise As An Actor

It may sound straightforward, but it’s not as easy as you might think. In fact, it’s one of the most difficult techniques an actor can learn. Here are some tips and tricks on how to learn improvisation. Read story

It may sound straightforward, but it’s not as easy as you might think. In fact, it’s one of the most difficult techniques an actor can learn. Here are some tips and tricks on how to learn improvisation.

Thursday d. 20 August 2020 - For actors

What Should I Pack For A Casting Session?

Are you confused about what to bring to an audition? Use our packing list below to make sure you don’t forget anything in the future. Here’s a handy list of what to pack for your next audition. Read story

Are you confused about what to bring to an audition? Use our packing list below to make sure you don’t forget anything in the future. Here’s a handy list of what to pack for your next audition.

Thursday d. 20 August 2020 - For models

Can I Become A Model If I Have Braces?

The other day, Maria wrote to us and asked if it’s possible to become a model if you have braces. We thought it was such a good question that we would like to share our answer with the rest of you. So here it is. Read story

The other day, Maria wrote to us and asked if it’s possible to become a model if you have braces. We thought it was such a good question that we would like to share our answer with the rest of you. So here it is.

Thursday d. 20 August 2020 - For models

How To Smile With Your Eyes

One of the secrets behind a good picture is to smile with your eyes. Or “smize” as Tyra Banks called it in America’s Next Top Model. Here are a few tricks to help you learn to smile with your eyes. Read story

One of the secrets behind a good picture is to smile with your eyes. Or “smize” as Tyra Banks called it in America’s Next Top Model. Here are a few tricks to help you learn to smile with your eyes.

Friday d. 7 August 2020 - For actors

What Is Dubbing?

Dubbing can be challenging even for the most seasoned dubbing professionals. It takes the ability to portray characters based on their behaviours, responses and interactions with other characters. But what is dubbing really? Read story

Dubbing can be challenging even for the most seasoned dubbing professionals. It takes the ability to portray characters based on their behaviours, responses and interactions with other characters. But what is dubbing really?

Friday d. 7 August 2020 - For actors

How To Become An Actor With No Experience

Would you like to become an actor, but have never tried it before? You can easily become an actor, even if you have little or no experience. It’s never too late to begin. Here’s how to get started. Read story

Would you like to become an actor, but have never tried it before? You can easily become an actor, even if you have little or no experience. It’s never too late to begin. Here’s how to get started.

Thursday d. 6 August 2020 - For actors

How to Use Instagram As An Actor

Are you looking for an effective way to promote yourself as an actor? Have you considered Instagram as an option, but aren’t sure how to use it effectively? Keep reading to learn about Instagram’s potential for actors. Read story

Are you looking for an effective way to promote yourself as an actor? Have you considered Instagram as an option, but aren’t sure how to use it effectively? Keep reading to learn about Instagram’s potential for actors.

Thursday d. 6 August 2020 - For models

How to Become a Fitness Model

Do you dream of a career as a fitness model? Read story

Do you dream of a career as a fitness model?

Tuesday d. 9 June 2020 - For everyone

How To Become A TV Host

Do you think you could do a better job than the hosts you watch? Onlinecasting frequently has listings for anyone interested in becoming a TV host. In addition to asking the right questions and enjoying to talk, what else does it take to be a really good TV host? Read story

Do you think you could do a better job than the hosts you watch? Onlinecasting frequently has listings for anyone interested in becoming a TV host. In addition to asking the right questions and enjoying to talk, what else does it take to be a really good TV host?

Thursday d. 4 June 2020 - For models

Are You Ready To Become a Hair Model?

Are you're ready to turn your sad locks into a stylish, modern hairstyle? Why not become a hair model? Read story

Are you're ready to turn your sad locks into a stylish, modern hairstyle? Why not become a hair model?

Thursday d. 4 June 2020 - For actors

How To Improve Line Memorization

You’ve tried this: You’re on the stage, or in front of the camera, and then suddenly your inner voice shouts, "What am I supposed to say? Why can't I remember? Come on, remember it now!", and you watch as your fellow actors look at you concerned. Here are our suggestions on how to improve line memorization. Read story

You’ve tried this: You’re on the stage, or in front of the camera, and then suddenly your inner voice shouts, "What am I supposed to say? Why can't I remember? Come on, remember it now!", and you watch as your fellow actors look at you concerned. Here are our suggestions on how to improve line memorization.

Tuesday d. 26 May 2020 - For models

Tips From a Former Model

Backed by years of industry experience, here are some tips to becoming a better model. Read story

Backed by years of industry experience, here are some tips to becoming a better model.

Tuesday d. 26 May 2020 - For models

How To Position Yourself In Front Of The Camera

You have just been booked for your first photoshoot as a model. Of course, you are very pleased, but then anxiety starts to set in. We hope that the following helps ease your nerves. You can also use these tips to create great pictures for your Onlinecasting profile and land even more auditions. Read story

You have just been booked for your first photoshoot as a model. Of course, you are very pleased, but then anxiety starts to set in. We hope that the following helps ease your nerves. You can also use these tips to create great pictures for your Onlinecasting profile and land even more auditions.

Tuesday d. 26 May 2020 - For extras

What do you do as an extra?

Would you like to be in a movie? A real movie with an advertising budget and famous actors? It's actually not as impossible as it may sound. Read story

Would you like to be in a movie? A real movie with an advertising budget and famous actors? It's actually not as impossible as it may sound.

Tuesday d. 26 May 2020 - For models

How To Become a Child Model?

Most parents are probably a little curious about whether their son or daughter has what it takes to become a child model. Hopeful parents even send us pictures of their babies. Keep reading to learn what it takes to become a child model. Read story

Most parents are probably a little curious about whether their son or daughter has what it takes to become a child model. Hopeful parents even send us pictures of their babies. Keep reading to learn what it takes to become a child model.

Tuesday d. 26 May 2020 - For actors

Learn to Cry On Command

Actors in both film and theater can often end up with a role that requires them to cry on command. Mastering this technique and showing compelling signs of sadness is very difficult. We have listed ten methods that should help you get your tears flowing in any role. Read story

Actors in both film and theater can often end up with a role that requires them to cry on command. Mastering this technique and showing compelling signs of sadness is very difficult. We have listed ten methods that should help you get your tears flowing in any role.

Monday d. 18 May 2020 - For models

Could My Child Be A Model?

Modeling agencies are not just looking at your child's appearance. It is important that during a photo or video shoot that your child can remain behaved, patient, follow directions, and sit still. Read story

Modeling agencies are not just looking at your child's appearance. It is important that during a photo or video shoot that your child can remain behaved, patient, follow directions, and sit still.

Monday d. 18 May 2020 - For everyone

Improve Your Onlinecasting Profile

Use this checklist for tips and tricks to improve your online casting profile. Read story

Use this checklist for tips and tricks to improve your online casting profile.

Monday d. 18 May 2020 - For models

Can I Be a Hand Model?

Hand modelling is a profession that can lead to many more opportunities. They are used in advertisements for products such as; jewelry, lotions, nail care, etc. Here is our guide to see what it takes to be a hand model. Read story

Hand modelling is a profession that can lead to many more opportunities. They are used in advertisements for products such as; jewelry, lotions, nail care, etc. Here is our guide to see what it takes to be a hand model.

Monday d. 18 May 2020 - For actors

How to Make a Good Showreel

In short, a Showreel is a video presentation of yourself and your acting abilities. This is probably best compared to a resume, providing examples of your previous work. A showreel also presents your talents and positive qualities that can be offered to a production. As mentioned before, all of the presentation is expressed through a video, rather than on paper. Here is some helpful advice on how to make your showreel look great. Read story

In short, a Showreel is a video presentation of yourself and your acting abilities. This is probably best compared to a resume, providing examples of your previous work. A showreel also presents your talents and positive qualities that can be offered to a production. As mentioned before, all of the presentation is expressed through a video, rather than on paper. Here is some helpful advice on how to make your showreel look great.

Monday d. 18 May 2020 - For everyone

Preparing a Strong Application for Auditions

When online casting sends out an audition notice for a casting call you would like to attend, you must send in an application to the casting department or Director. Read story

When online casting sends out an audition notice for a casting call you would like to attend, you must send in an application to the casting department or Director.

Friday d. 15 May 2020 - For models

Can I Become A Model If I Have Tattoos?

Over the last 30 years, the modelling industry has changed tremendously. Now many different people can become models - even if you have tattoos. Read here for what to pay attention to. Read story

Over the last 30 years, the modelling industry has changed tremendously. Now many different people can become models - even if you have tattoos. Read here for what to pay attention to.

Friday d. 15 May 2020 - For models

How to Become a Plus-Size Model

Here's everything you need to know about becoming a model with curves. Read story

Here's everything you need to know about becoming a model with curves.

Saturday d. 30 April 2016 - For everyone

Unprofessional And Deceitful Casting Agents

In this article you can read about what to do if you feel uncomfortable with a casting agent, and what Onlinecasting is doing to ensure your safety. Read story

In this article you can read about what to do if you feel uncomfortable with a casting agent, and what Onlinecasting is doing to ensure your safety.

Saturday d. 30 April 2016 - For models

Nudity and castings

Sometimes it happens that we post a casting requiring nudity. Read our recommendations about the subject of nudity here. Read story

Sometimes it happens that we post a casting requiring nudity. Read our recommendations about the subject of nudity here.

Friday d. 18 March 2016 - For everyone

Why do I need a VIP profile?

Given that it is free to have a normal profile on Onlinecasting, and I can still use most of the features on Onlinecasting - why should I then upgrade to a VIP profile? Read story

Given that it is free to have a normal profile on Onlinecasting, and I can still use most of the features on Onlinecasting - why should I then upgrade to a VIP profile?

Friday d. 23 May 2014 - For models

How to take a good picture of yourself

Taking a good photo of yourself: a few basics to help you get the perfect shot. Read story

Taking a good photo of yourself: a few basics to help you get the perfect shot.

Friday d. 23 May 2014 - For everyone

Tips On How To Look Thinner On Pictures

When it comes to taking pictures, most of the people are concerned because of the fact that they look overweight in the photos. Read story

When it comes to taking pictures, most of the people are concerned because of the fact that they look overweight in the photos.

Friday d. 23 May 2014 - For extras

Tips To Be A Better Extra

Do not do to complain about the long hours of waiting. Read story

Do not do to complain about the long hours of waiting.

Friday d. 23 May 2014 - For everyone

How to look taller in pictures

As much as we would like to change our height, it is impossible to do so. Most people view it as an impediment to style. Here are tips on how to look taller on pictures. Read story

As much as we would like to change our height, it is impossible to do so. Most people view it as an impediment to style. Here are tips on how to look taller on pictures.

Friday d. 23 May 2014 - For everyone

How to prepare for a casting?

A casting is your big chance to be seen and get heard by directors and producers - and to show them your abilities as an actor or TV star. Read story

A casting is your big chance to be seen and get heard by directors and producers - and to show them your abilities as an actor or TV star.