Silvia Colloca: I have studied very hard for years and I think that having an “old school” training has been worth it for me and I would recommend it to any one who wished to be in this business.

John More: I’m in the acting field for a long time and I know many young people think to become involved in the acting career without doing any study, what would you advice to them?

Silvia Colloca: Yet, it is a choice. I know people who are professional and very good actors who never took an acting class. I believe it depends on how you perceive yourself.
I have always wanted to be an actress and mum and Dad put me in acting school since I was 13. They have always taught me that you can’t suddenly be an actor, or a doctor or anything without working on your skills and I appreciate their advice more than ever and I shall pass it on to my children.

John More: What personal sacrifices have you made for your career?

Silvia Colloca: Regarding personal sacrifices in the name of a career…. I guess I have made some such as not going out at night partying to preserve my voice or spending a lot of money in dancing, singing and acting schools as well as travelling for auditions, but that’s it. I will never go too far. My personal life has priority always!

John More: How should actors approach an audition?

Silvia Colloca: Be on time! Casting directors hate the idea of waiting… And they have the power, so we’d better please them. And, of course, learn the lines. I know actors that go to auditions without any work done and I personally find not professional at all.

John More: Do you think that discipline is a necessary pre requisite in drama training?