Meet Professional "Homeless" Actor Neil Wachs
Maryna and Nora sit down with actor Neil Wachs, who stumbled into the world of Hollywood after retiring from a long career in the beauty salon industry. Neil shares his unexpected journey of becoming a typecast actor specializing in playing homeless characters—a niche he never anticipated but has embraced wholeheartedly. He opens up about staying positive in a challenging industry and the surprising opportunities that Los Angeles offers, even when starting anew later in life.
Join them for an honest, laughter-filled chat about chasing dreams, navigating the entertainment scene, and why they all love calling Los Angeles home. Whether you're curious about the acting life, fascinated by Hollywood culture, or just in need of a good story, this episode offers a genuine glimpse into the highs and lows of making it in the City of Angels.
00:00 Intro
03:11 Neil's Journey from Beauty Industry to Acting
12:24 Experiences on Big Sets and Typecasting
17:57 Unique Roles and Reinventing Life
25:32 Behind the Scenes Stories
38:27 First In-Person Audition Experience
45:44 Regrets and Missed Opportunities
47:13 Never Have I Ever: Los Angeles Edition
01:03:50 Reflecting on Experiences
01:07:25 Wrapping Up
Join them for an honest, laughter-filled chat about chasing dreams, navigating the entertainment scene, and why they all love calling Los Angeles home. Whether you're curious about the acting life, fascinated by Hollywood culture, or just in need of a good story, this episode offers a genuine glimpse into the highs and lows of making it in the City of Angels.
00:00 Intro
03:11 Neil's Journey from Beauty Industry to Acting
12:24 Experiences on Big Sets and Typecasting
17:57 Unique Roles and Reinventing Life
25:32 Behind the Scenes Stories
38:27 First In-Person Audition Experience
45:44 Regrets and Missed Opportunities
47:13 Never Have I Ever: Los Angeles Edition
01:03:50 Reflecting on Experiences
01:07:25 Wrapping Up
