Episode 1203: Actress, Elizabeth Trieu, Erzulie

Actress Elizabeth Trieu joins JUST TALKING to discuss her latest film ERULIE—a horror film. A jolly tale about 4 girlfriends enjoying their Holiday on the Bayou and decide to summon one pissed off mermaid for revenge! Elizabeth shares her struggles as a working actress dealing with loss but stays grounded by having a sense of humor. What does it take to land a role? Casting directors will have a number of requests like kisses or frontal nudity. BUT—what about getting coke snorted off your ass? Elizabeth earned a theater degree from The University of Texas at Austin, then bounced between Los Angeles, New York and Austin looking for work. Asian women are getting put in a box—SO if Hollywood doesn’t want to step up—THEN writer/director Christine Chen will! Elizabeth Trieu plays Violet Burns in the film ERULIE a role specifically written with Elizabeth as an Asian actress in mind. Show business is a cut-throat game, but if you keep calm and keep bleeding orange you’ll get there. Visit and support at https://www.erzuliefilm.com

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Episode 1101: #1 Billboard Artist & Actress - Joy Villa, The Contrast

BILLBOARD Artist, Actress, Singer-song writer and Executive Producer, Joy Villa joins JUST TALKING to talk about her latest film—The Contrast. Joy plays Maria, who on the day before her wedding to a hipster playboy meets an Army Colonel, and struggles to decide between obligation and love. The Contrast was adapted from Royall Tyler’s 1787 stage play but 235+ years later has society really changed? What attracted Joy to the character Maria? When writer/producer Chris Johnson says you’re the perfect Maria—you take the role! Wait! Was that Joy Villa in Hero’s from back in the day? In the early days Joy got some industry push back because of her tats, unique style and attitude — “you need to be like everyone else—commercial.” Joy’s response, “I’ll come back to the industry when the industry is ready for me!” And she IS ready! The Contrast has millennial jokes, contemporary style and handsome men for the ladies. BUT it also addresses an existential life question—do I please my family and society or go with my heart? The Contrast is a millennial romantic comedy. It’s relatable and fun. In 2017 Joy’s “I Make The Static” made it to #1 on iTunes and Amazon music—“every voice should be heard.” There’s a voice that sings to us, reminds us to be open to all walks of life and brings us nothing but “Joy.” Watch The Contrast on Amazon Prime January 18th 2022.

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