Dan Salas

Actor

Gene Hackman once said that the shy kids in school make the best actors. I'm not saying I'm the best but I was pretty shy back then. Hated getting in front of people in speech class, wouldn't even think about joining drama class but now since I've been with Newfaces Global that sort of stuff doesn't even phase me. I've always been able to do goofy voices or impressions; for example, Sean Connery or Arnold Schwarzenegger, and got into the show with hopes it'll lead to voice acting for video games or cartoons. I remember when I first realized when I wanted to do that. It was back in 2002 I think, the old 1960's puppet show Thunderbirds was on TV and caught my attention. So as I was sitting their watching it, for a split second I forgot they were puppets because the voice acting was that awesome. But now I'm happy just acting in anything that comes my way. So far I've been an extra in a feature length film (To Live and Die in Dixie) and helped with auditions and an extra in a short film (Respect for Dead). Both have been an awesome experience and have only fueled the fire for more, so now I don't hesitate to go to auditions.

What else to write... some personal stuff about me... um.. let's see. I'm a black belt in kung fu, like to ski and rollerblade, volunteer at home for Wildlife Rehab Center, used to ride horses when I was young, part time vegetarian, very laid back and overall I have a positive outlook on life.

Well that's all the time I have. Thanks for coming out, you've been a terrific audience! Be sure to tip your waitress.

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