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How to Help Your Child Break Into Showbiz
By Toni Casala · 16 years ago
So you’ve been told your child is a natural performer, but how do you get from compliments to credits? While the entertainment business is a tough one to break into, there are a few initial ...
Successful Child Actress: Keka Palmer
By Toni Casala · 16 years ago
Born Lauren Keyana Palmer, you may remember Keke from her performance in the critically acclaimed, award-winning film Akeelah and the Bee, but Keke was far from wet behind the ears when she starred in her ...
Successful Child Actors: Kirk and Candace Cameron
By Toni Casala · 16 years ago
You may remember Kirk and Candace Cameron from two of the most popular sitcoms of the late 80s and early 90s. Kirk was an instant teen-idol who starred on Growing Pains and his younger sister ...
Children in Hollywood: Brother and Sister Success Story
By Toni Casala · 16 years ago
Mike and Kim Breslin were living in New York City with their two children, Ryan and Spencer when, at the age of three, Spencer was discovered by a talent manager at a local playground. Soon ...
Tax Returns for Child Actors: To File or Not to File
By David Rogers · 16 years ago
The first question that needs to be answered usually is whether or not your child even has to file taxes this year. The answer is this: A child who earns more than $5,350 as an ...
Earnership: Parenting a Child in the Entertainment Industry
By Toni Casala · 16 years ago
Dreaming of stardom may be a fantasy, but what’s the harm in dreaming, right? Becoming a successful child actor or celebrity is a lot like winning the lottery.  It can happen quickly and provide more ...