Rising Star Calhoun Koenig on the Five Things You Need To Shine In The Entertainment Industry

Professionalism and preparation are everything- you may be the best actor in the world, but if you are a pain to work with or are never prepared, you will not get any work.

Know why you want to act- it can be deceivingly hard… so knowing where you want to go and what it does for you is key when times are rough. If you just want stardom and glamour, this business will chew you up. You have to actually love the process.

Be yourself- it is important to play to an audience sometimes, but it is also important to lean into what makes you unique. There are thousands upon thousands of actors, but your unique quirks will be what set you apart:)

As a part of my series about pop culture’s rising stars, I had the distinct pleasure of interviewing Calhoun Koenig.