BA #324: Jessica Amlee
Actor Jessica Amlee stops by the bungalow and discusses growing up in Canada, working on a TV show 8 months a year while in high school, missing casting directors, and more!
00:00 – Introduction.
01:44 – Jess slates her name.
04:47 – Growing up outside Vancouver in Maple Ridge.
05:45 – Starting to act at the age of 4.
12:55 – Experience juggling school and acting.
18:07 – Booking out important dates contractually.
19:52 – Landing Heartland at age 12 and the experience working on that show 8 months a year.
28:14 – Going to high school while being a star on a TV show.
32:50 – Jess’ character arc on Heartland matching real life.
35:35 – Moving to Los Angeles.
36:41 – Does Jess have any thoughts on Alyson Stoner’s Dear Hollywood podcast.
39:37 – Would Jess let her children be actors.
41:22 – The perceived benefits of starting younger as an actor.
46:20 – Jess’ experiences with acting and comedy classes.
50:55 – Mental health throughout acting.
53:32 – Missing casting directors and in-person auditions.
1:00:45 – Who took a chance on Jess.
Jessica’s IMDb and Instagram @jessicakelseyamlee.
