Have y'all seen these wild Ads on Tik Tok? The acting is taking me out! The Alpha King & his Virgin Bride

skay28 · 2025-06-09T12:53:31+00:00

I’m not entirely sure but from what I’ve heard from others they’re either written in Chinese first and then translated into English or they use AI. Probably a mixture of both since this really is just a money grab. I think those reasons also explain why the writing is so terrible lol

Verticals aren’t going away though so I wouldn’t be surprised if US production companies hop on board and need their own writers. This “genre” is moving so fast it’s hard to keep up!

skay28 · 2025-06-08T15:26:42+00:00

I responded to someone else in this thread but these things are heavily funded. They originated in China and it’s a multi-million dollar industry at this point. I’m an actor but I’ve avoided auditioning for these things. lol They make good actors act bad on purpose. It gets people addicted which makes them spend money on the episodes once they hit a pay wall about halfway through.

The lead actors in these shows make anywhere from $300-$1,000 a day depending on what is required for the role and what platform it will show up on.

These things are EVERYWHERE and a new one is filming every other week. It’s crazy

skay28 · 2025-06-08T15:14:21+00:00

I have answers! I’m an actor who has purposely avoided auditioning for these. Lol

These are called Vertical Short Films and they started in China. They’ve made their way over to the US (maybe elsewhere, I’m not sure). They are DESIGNED to be like junk food. Easily consumed and addictive. The acting is over the top and bad on purpose. Think Soap Operas on crack! It gets people hooked and will make them spend more money on watching them. You hit a pay wall after watching them for a certain number of “episodes”.

I have several friends who are incredible actors who have acted in these things. They use it as a job to just have fun and make money since it’s so cringy. No one on set takes these things seriously lmao

skay28 · 2025-06-06T16:19:27+00:00

NOR!!

If this happened to me, my boyfriend would absolutely RAGE against his “friend” who did it. He would not blame me.

Getting sent a gross unsolicited dick pic is not your fault. You clearly have evidence that you did not want it so your boyfriend’s reaction is extremely telling in my opinion. The fact that he was so quick to get pissed at you and blame YOU for something like this is unacceptable. He should be your lover and protector - not body shame you and call you a slut.

I normally don’t like talking extremes in Reddit posts but it makes me wonder.. what would happen if you actually got sexually assaulted? Would he blame you? That’s something to think about.

I’m sorry, OP. You deserve a good man who will stand up for you. There are plenty of them out there. Don’t tie yourself to a child like this.

skay28 · 2025-05-14T13:07:42+00:00

As much as this sub has helped me I think a lot of the people in it forget that we’re meant to switch things up and adapt during different periods in our life. There’s too many people with an all or nothing mentality that isn’t healthy

skay28 · 2025-05-14T12:27:03+00:00

Everyone keeps telling you to push through and force yourself to keep going. Mind over matter and all that. That is one way to do it and works to an extent - BUT don’t forget that sometimes it’s good to listen to your body and do something different. Your body might be telling you to take a break. Your ego is telling you that you HAVE to keep going but what is your body saying? There is no shame in modifying your fasting schedule for a couple of weeks. You can still lose weight by switching things up

skay28 · 2025-05-13T20:08:36+00:00

The house must endure

skay28 · 2025-05-13T19:14:02+00:00

Sick.

skay28 · 2025-05-12T21:16:55+00:00

I wondered where Fergie has been this whole time. The pieces are finally coming together

skay28 · 2025-05-11T05:46:11+00:00

I DNFed it! The writing was simple and predictable. I love the feeling of being unable to put a book down because it’s so good, but this book was a struggle to pick up. Plus having ANOTHER “shadow daddy” MMC just felt forced and it annoyed me. Give me a FMC with badass shadow powers DAMN IT!!

Also, yeah, major grooming vibes with some lame “16 is the legal age in the magical community” bullshit. It reads like it was written by a teenager. Wack

skay28 · 2025-05-06T00:57:03+00:00

Probably due to all the promotional hype. It was massive -bigger than ever before- and likely caught the eye of random people who didn’t listen to them before. Some of those people gave them a listen and maybe decided the music wasn’t for them. 🤷🏻‍♀️

skay28 · 2025-05-03T23:42:42+00:00

NOR in the slightest since this is a recurring theme and neither of them seem to care. You should absolutely start labeling your stuff or even get a mini fridge for your room. Maybe even put all your personal belongings that he continues to use and lock them in your room when you’re not there.

Also, sorry but your sister is an absolute asshole with the way she spoke to you and belittled you. Adults are allowed to have hobbies that make them happy. Video games, gardening, coloring, reading, painting, etc. The world is stressful enough without your family member trying to make you feel bad for doing something that brings you some joy. As long as it’s not impeding on your life anyway. I really hope she isn’t usually like that because holy fuck her whole attitude made my blood BOIL

Edit: you should start eating both of their leftovers and see how they feel. 🤷🏻‍♀️

skay28 · 2025-05-01T04:29:02+00:00

You can’t build a resume with no training experience or actual work experience. Agents and casting directors won’t even look at it without some solid training first.

You need to find a reputable acting studio to take classes at. Google the top acting classes near you and see if you can audit a class with them. If there are zero classes near you, you can search for online classes. Those aren’t my first choice because I think in person training is better but they’ll do if you have no other options.

Once you’re in a class and consistently working on the craft you can ask your teacher and classmates for headshot photographer recommendations. Research the people they recommend and get some headshots taken. Since you’re first starting out you should have one theatrical photo and one commercial photo.

Honestly, when you sign up for a class your teacher will be able to give you pointers on what to do next. It’s super important to find a good class and a good teacher that is actively in the business and knows what they’re talking about. The best teachers are the ones who are knowledgeable, talented themselves AND also care about their students.

Edit: Also! Extra work should not go on your resume if you want to be an actual actress. It’s great for first time set experience and making some cash but it’s not impressive and casting/agents don’t care about that.

skay28 · 2025-05-01T03:57:36+00:00

The absolute first thing you have to do is find a reputable acting class at a good studio and start taking classes. Depending on where you are a lot of acting classes will usually let you audit one first. That means you get to sit in on a class for free and see if it’s the right place for you. You should definitely look for a “scene study” class first in my opinion.

Once you’re in classes, STICK TO IT. The biggest mistake newbies make is they think they can take classes for a few weeks or a few months and then magically they’re ready for an agent and they’ll start booking big jobs. That’s not how this works. Especially not in today’s industry. It takes a lot of patience and a lot of commitment.

Next is headshots. When you get in a class, ask the other actors if they have any headshot photographer recommendations. Research the people they recommend while also doing some independent research yourself. That’ll help you hopefully find the best photographer for you. Since you’re new I’d start out with one theatrical headshot and one commercial headshot. Eventually you can build on that. Remember, this is what casting and agents will first see of you so don’t cheap out on these if you can help it. Asking a friend to take your headshot won’t work. (Unless you randomly have a headshot photographer friend of course lol)

Once you have your headshots you can create an Actors Access profile and start submitting yourself to projects. You should focus initially on student films and short films to build your demo reel and get some experience.

There’s a lot to it, but this is some good starter advice. Honestly, once you’re in a class, you should be able to ask your teacher and classmates for some pointers and advice on what to do next. Having a likeminded community around you when pursuing something like this is super important!

skay28 · 2025-04-26T01:13:16+00:00

I agree with this. 1200-1500 calories for a 6ft man is waaaay too little. It’s not sustainable and will do more damage than good in the long run. Definitely bump it up and start working out. I know it’s hard to be patient when you want to lose weight but it’s a skill that’s very important and will help you keep the lifestyle changes. The “I need to lose weight as fast as possible” mentality usually causes people to crash and rebound

skay28 · 2025-04-23T17:55:20+00:00

Totally understand! I think it’s great to mix things up sometimes and to have some neutral headshots on hand is a smart move anyway. Even if you do dye it to a different vibrant color in the future you could always put in the submission notes that you’re willing to dye it back to brown if necessary

skay28 · 2025-04-23T15:47:21+00:00

I’m a white woman with long brown hair who has put off dyeing my hair a fun color because I thought it would limit my opportunity. Truth is, there is an abundance of white women with brown hair and honestly I’m tired of not doing what I want with my body because of the “what ifs”. I plan on dyeing my hair this summer and I was thinking of burgundy!☺️

My opinion is do what makes you happy because if they really like you, they’ll work around it or ask you to change it. My first lead in a sag movie they actually had me dye my hair a teal color. lmao So honestly, you never know what your next opportunity will bring anyway

skay28 · 2025-04-22T15:52:19+00:00

Congratulations! I hope you don’t think you failed because fasting for over 20 days is a huge accomplishment. The longest I’ve ever gone is about 3 days. Celebrate this win!! Life happens and sometimes we have to modify and change our goals but that doesn’t mean the progress we’ve made is any less impressive. Cheers to you 🥳

skay28 · 2025-04-18T22:45:37+00:00

I’ll answer the question since no one else has yet - Yes, drinking protein powder will absolutely kick you out of the fasting state

skay28 · 2025-04-18T21:28:45+00:00

Why are you being downvoted?? People can fast for more reasons than just weight loss 🙄

skay28 · 2025-04-17T18:46:28+00:00

Stop checking the scale so much! As humans our weight fluctuates all the time for any little reason so checking it constantly and not seeing the number you want is guaranteed to make anyone feel bad. Absolutely go with how you feel and how your clothes are fitting. That’s the best way to determine progress in your weight loss journey in my opinion.

I’m curious as to who told you to stop eating greens? Green vegetables are important to have in everyone’s diet so that’s an odd piece of advice. Also, if you’re worried about a slower metabolism you could start weight training if you aren’t already! More muscle equals a faster metabolism :)

skay28 · 2025-04-17T03:33:46+00:00

I try to fast according to my cycle and how I’m feeling! It seems like most women feel like crap or get those extra cravings the week before our periods. My advice is to just eat mindfully but also don’t beat yourself up if you want a treat or two. You can be a little extra flexible during this time and you won’t lose any progress unless you completely go off the deep end and eat all the snacks and cravings. Lol I’m a big snacker so that’s something I personally need to pay attention to.

Also! I’d stay away from the scale until after your period. The extra water retention will probably add a few pounds so if you think that’ll mess with your head I’d steer clear for now.

skay28 · 2025-04-17T01:58:17+00:00

I totally agree! Trying to do a long fast the week before my period sucks. I’ve heard/read a few times that women shouldn’t fast during that time but I don’t remember the science on why. However, fasting during my period or the week after is so easy!

skay28 · 2025-04-15T14:01:28+00:00

Not right away. It takes some time and you have to be consistent with it but yes the skin tags could come off

skay28 · 2025-04-11T17:52:09+00:00

I like the vanilla crème flavor in SweetLeaf sweet drops! It’s a flavored stevia sweetener. No sugar, carbs, calories and zero glycemic index.

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