The BG Artist

Casting Call: Charlie (50) – The Strong Silent Father in “La Estrella”

Job Description
Seeking a talented Latino actor to portray Charlie, the quiet but deeply caring father in this poignant Mexican-American family drama. This Spanish-language role requires powerful non-verbal acting to convey a father’s love and expectations.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 50

• Personality: Strong silent type, high expectations

• Key Traits: Few words but deep emotions, traditional values, protective

• Story Role: The family patriarch struggling to keep his children safe

Job Responsibilities

• Convey complex emotions through minimal dialogue

• Develop authentic family dynamics

• Portray quiet strength and fatherly love

• Handle emotionally intense scenes

Requirements

• Male actor, age 50

• Fluent Spanish speaker

• Mexican-American heritage/cultural understanding

• Strong non-verbal acting skills

• Some dramatic acting experience

Compensation

• $600 stipend

• Supporting role credit

• Local transportation covered

• Meals provided

• Copy for professional reel

Casting Call: Teresa (42) – The Heart of the Family in “La Estrella”

Job Description
Seeking a talented Latina actress to portray Teresa, the loving yet firm matriarch of a Mexican-American family navigating difficult challenges. This emotionally rich Spanish-language role offers substantial screen time in an important social drama.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 42

• Personality: Warm but strict, deeply caring

• Key Traits: Nurturing yet authoritative, bilingual, emotionally resilient

• Story Role: The mother trying to protect her family from external threats while maintaining unity

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver powerful Spanish/English dialogue

• Portray authentic maternal warmth and strength

• Develop believable family relationships

• Handle emotionally intense scenes with nuance

Requirements

• Female actress, age 42

• Fluent Spanish speaker (90% Spanish dialogue)

• Mexican-American heritage/cultural understanding

• Ability to portray complex emotional states

• Some dramatic acting experience required

Compensation

• $600 stipend

• Lead role credit

• Local transportation covered

• Meals provided

• Copy for professional reel

Gloria (70) – Abuela Role Casting Call for Heartfelt Short Film

Job Description
Seeking a vibrant Mexican-American actress to bring Abuela Gloria to life – the spiritual anchor and comic relief of this poignant family drama. This Spanish-language role requires equal parts warmth and wisdom.

Character Breakdown

• Age: 70s

• Personality: Spiritual yet comical, family matriarch

• Key Traits: Healing presence, traditional wisdom, unexpected humor

• Story Role: The glue holding the family together through crisis

Job Responsibilities

• Deliver authentic Spanish dialogue

• Balance comedic timing with emotional depth

• Create believable family relationships

• Portray traditional healing practices respectfully

Requirements

• Female actress, age 70

• Fluent Spanish speaker

• Mexican-American cultural roots

• Ability to improvise natural humor

• Some acting experience preferred

Compensation

• $500 honorarium

• Featured role credit

• Local transportation covered

• Meals provided

• Copy for professional reel