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Dear Jaime,

I'm only 13 and I know it's very early to start thinking about my career.

But I want to be a movie star and I think that if I don't start early, I won't ever get the opportunity to become an actor.

I have a few problems though. It seems that all actors are very good looking, but I don't think I'm that handsome.

Do you think it's too late to learn acting now?

Should I concentrate on something else?

Eddie

Dear Eddie,

Thanks for your e-mail. It's great that you are already starting to think about your career.

I think it's really important for you to have some vision for your future and a goal that you want to achieve.

I think starting young is important and you can do so by getting involved in different activities, such as acting clubs and school drama classes.

I also encourage you to read about the movie industry and actors who you think are great.

You can read their biographies and find out how they got started.

You could also look for a teen agent in Hong Kong who might be able to get you some exposure.

I don't think all actors are good looking. A lot of that comes down to how they are dressed up by the top make-up and wardrobe artists.

The most important characteristic about being an actor is having confidence in yourself and liking yourself for who you are - you should not try to be someone you're not.

Therefore, it is essential that you build up your self-esteem and start to believe in yourself.

Dear Jaime,

I have problems communicating with boys.

I had a crush on a boy in my class and I kept trying to speak to him, but I was always too embarrassed. I couldn't even look at him.

When I see him, my heart races and goes all funny, but I really don't know how to communicate with him.

Usher

Dear Usher,

Thanks for your e-mail. Having a crush on someone is a normal part of growing up.

A crush just means that you are very interested in someone.

It's not something you need to be embarrassed about or hide away from. The emotions you are feeling, like your heart racing and your body going all funny, is very normal.

It's important to learn  how to deal with these emotions.

Unless you talk to the person you have a crush on, you'll never know if you really like this person or if you are just interested in him from a distance.

It's only through communication that you can really get to know someone.

I encourage you to learn some techniques to help you to communicate with boys. One technique is taking a couple of deep breaths before you go to talk to someone. It will allow you to calm down those nerves and feelings you are getting.

Also, when we are nervous, we normally speak very fast so try and speak slower. You can practise in front of a mirror at home to build up your confidence.



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