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Laughing through the anxiety of auditioning with Olivia Tovar on David's Saturday Night Sit Back
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Join us for an inspiring conversation with Olivia Tovar, a rising star in the acting world. Olivia, a SAG-eligible actress from Houston, Texas, is currently pursuing her BFA in Acting and BS in Radio-Television-Film at the University of Texas at Austin. With a growing list of impressive projects, Olivia has already made her mark in the industry.
Most recently, she appeared in Zach Bryan's music video "Nine Ball" alongside Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, and Scott Shepherd. She’s also worked with Robyn Lively (Teen Witch, Cobra Kai) and Emily Calandrelli (Emily's Wonder Lab, Xploration Outer Space), and had the opportunity to collaborate with one of her favorite directors, Richard Linklater (Boyhood, Before Sunrise). Linklater praised Olivia’s performance as "perfect for the role" during a reading for Austin Film Society.
Olivia’s talent has been recognized with nominations for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the Austin Spotlight Film Festival for her roles in the short films “Ashes” and “Ghost on the Dance Floor.” She’s also been featured in over fifteen commercial spots in Austin, with another one in the works. As she prepares to move to Los Angeles, Olivia is excited to continue her journey in the acting world.
Follow Olivia's acting journey on Instagram: @oliviatovar_actor
(0:00) - Celebrating Accomplishments
We kick off the episode discussing the importance of taking time to celebrate your achievements.
(6:07) - Olivia in Zach Bryan’s “Nine Ball” Music Video
Olivia shares her experience appearing in Zach Bryan’s music video "Nine Ball" with Matthew McConaughey, Tye Sheridan, and Scott Shepherd.
(21:45) - Olivia’s Journey into Acting
We dive into Olivia’s inspiring journey into the world of acting and how she found her passion.
(28:49) - Overcoming Challenges: The Short Actress
Olivia talks about the downsides of being short and how she embraced her love for acting.
(39:17) - Olivia’s Projects: “Thirst” and “Changing Tides”
A deep dive into Olivia’s roles in the videos “Thirst” and "Changing Tides."
(58:15) - Auditioning Dynamics and Anxiety
Exploring the dynamics of auditioning and the anxiety of stepping out of your comfort zone.
(1:11:30) - Culture and Visibility in Media
Olivia shares her thoughts on cultural representation in media and what changes she’d like to see regarding gender and race.
(1:17:12) - Bug Stories and Apartment Violations
A lighter segment featuring funny bug stories, spider bites, and apartment violations.
(1:35:00) - Celebratory Sake Cheers
We end the podcast with a celebratory drink of sake, toasting to Olivia’s achievements.
Olivia Tovar
SAG-eligible actress
University of Texas at Austin
Zach Bryan’s music video
Matthew McConaughey
Tye Sheridan
Scott Shepherd
Robyn Lively
Emily Calandrelli
Richard Linklater
Austin Film Society
Best Actress nomination
Best Supporting Actress nomination
Austin Spotlight Film Festival
Acting journey
Commercial spots
Moving to Los Angeles
Cultural representation in media
Tune in to this episode to follow Olivia's exciting journey and gain insights into the world of acting! Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more inspiring stories.
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