Episode 11 - Perseverance and Passion: Quentin's Key to Success as an Actor with Quentin Nguyen-Duy

This episode of the Myofascial Health podcast features Unu Tran's cousin, Quentin Nguyen-Duy, as a guest. Quentin is an actor who has appeared on shows and in various films and plays.

The discussion begins with Unu and Quentin sharing about their family backgrounds and how they both pursued careers in the arts, with Quentin discovering his passion for acting in high school when he landed the lead role in a school play.

Quentin discusses how acting allowed him to express emotions he felt restricted expressing at home as a child. Quentin talks about the challenges of pursuing acting, like dealing with rejection from countless auditions. He notes that out of 200 classmates from his acting program, only 2 had callbacks for actual jobs, showing how competitive the field is.

Quentin persevered due to his deep passion for storytelling. They discuss the realities of acting careers, like the ups and downs of intermittent work. Quentin shares lessons he's learned about developing a thick skin against criticism and maintaining realistic expectations and financial stability rather than desperation for roles.

Quentin talks about the importance of representation and landing meaningful roles that allow him to portray fully dimensional Vietnamese characters. He recently filmed a pilot called Asian Baby Girl.

Overall, the discussion provides insightful perspective into the acting industry and lifestyle from someone who has persevered through challenges to pursue their dreams. Quentin emphasizes developing emotional maturity, accepting rejection, and continual self-improvement through coaching and feedback.