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Interview with Erika Landin from Big Brother 4 and Big Brother All Stars
Posted 01/21/2008
Today we had the opportunity to catch up with Erika Landin who was on CBS's Big Brother season 4 and Big Brother All-Stars to see what she's up to since the shows.
Jason, (RealityWanted.com): So what have you been up to since being on Big Brother?
Erika, (Big Brother): Well I was a Pilate's instructor before being on Big Brother 4 and after I got off the show I decided that I always enjoyed the entertainment business so chose to work in casting. When I first started I worked as a recruiter in the industry…
Interview with Lynne Spillman, Casting Director for The Amazing Race and Survivor
Posted 12/06/2007
About Lynne Spillman: Lynne Spillman, started casting over 10 years ago with MTV's "Singled Out". Lynne is now with CBS and heads up the casting process for Survivor, The Amazing Race, and Kid Nation. Lynne developed and implemented the process for semi final and final interviews for Survivor, Kid Nation, The Amazing Race, and more. Lynne has also worked on shows like: Pirate Masters, Cupid, and RockStar. Currently she is casting The Amazing Race 13.
Q. Mark: Lynne, thank you so much for taking the time out of your hectic work schedule to discuss the casting process for The Amazing Race and Survivor.
A. Lynne Spillman: No problem, I love to talk about my job and anything to do with Reality TV.
Interview With Big Brother Casting Director Robyn Kass
Posted 11/06/2007
Q. Mark RealityWanted.com: Robyn, thank you for taking the time to chat with us today about Big Brother providing hopefuls with application tips. Let's start discussing the application basics.
A. Robyn Kass, Casting Director Big Brother: My first tip for applicants is simple, you need to apply. I run into so many people who want to be on the show, but many don't take the time to apply and send in an audition video. The majority of tapes are repeat applicants. Many people assume we won't see their tape, however, we watch them all.
Interview With Heather Chadwell From VH1s - Rock Of Love
Posted 10/18/2007
I met up with Heather about two weeks ago at the Fox Reality awards show and tracked her down on myspace to set up an interview. We chatted for about an hour while she was on her way from Vegas to Los Angeles. Big things are coming her way. She is talking with VH1 about a new show and moving to LA.
Q. Mark RealityWanted.com: How did you find out about the show and did you know it would be a dating show with Bret Michaels?
A. Heather Chadwell "Rock of Love": I began modeling at the age of 12 doing calendars, pageants, etc . When I came to Vegas I kept it up with agencies, and also auditioned for different reality shows. VH1's "The Surreal Life Fame Game" was held in Vegas about a year ago and I ended up partying with everyone from the show. A few months later the producer for "Rock of Love" contacted me via my myspace page. He didn't tell me anything about the show except that it was a dating show with an 80's rocker. Believe it or not I was hoping it was Bret Michaels, he was the first person I thought of.
Interview with Reality TV Casting Director Jean Arthur
Posted 09/22/2007
Many RealityWanted members have emailed asking for tips on how to properly apply to a reality show. This week I sat down with Jean Arthur to gain insight into the reality TV casting process. This is the second interview in our “How to apply to reality TV” series.
Jean Arthur has been in the Entertainment business for over 10 years. She has worked on shows like The Swan, Married by America, Wife Swap, Starting Over, and Don't forget the lyrics. She has worked with companies such as Sony, Endemol, Bunim-Murray, and RDF Media.
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