Norma and I have been friends for many years. Our friendship began during an audition, and we've stayed in touch
ever since, discussing how the entertainment business has changed over time. We
cover topics like what they expect of an actor when they are auditioning, working
on a self-tape or going into the casting office, and how long it usually takes
to complete an audition from start to finish. This episode gives you an idea of
what to expect if you're interested in pursuing a career in acting.
Norma Maldonado Bio
Born on Governors Island, New York County, New York, actress
Norma Maldonado has had a love for acting since childhood. She is of Puerto
Rican and Spanish heritage. Norma's father, Juan Arturo Maldonado, was in Air
America for the US Air Force. Her family frequently relocated and required her
to adapt to many new surroundings.
She has starred in dozens of film and television projects
including Showtime's Hombre, The Good Doctor, Recurring Guest Star on Jane the
Virgin and The Fosters. She had guest roles in The Librarians. Superior Donuts,
Amazon's Mad Dogs, Mad Men, Breaking Bad, The Closer among many others. She
earned her Bachelor's degree in Psychology at the University of Puerto Rico and
completed one year of clinical psychology at Albizu University. Later, she went
on to earn a Masters in Communications from the University of Georgia. Over the
years, she developed an ear for languages and accents. Her fluency in English,
Spanish and Serbian has helped open doors to many interesting roles, including
that of a rape counselor in a short film for the United Nations. She helps St.
Jude's Children's Hospital, Susan G. Komen Foundation, and groups working to
stop the sex trafficking of children and young people.
