Agent Fraser reporting in for a super special episode of Join the Fray! 🎙️✨In this episode, host Fraser sits down with a total mastermind of the entertainment world, who also happens to be his uncle - Ric Herbert! Ric is a veteran Australian actor, lead singer, performance coach and legendary voice artist who has spent over 18,000 hours behind the microphone bringing famous commercial and animated characters to life! In this episode, Ric breaks down:• 🎬 Landing a Role in King Kong: What it was like auditioning for Peter Jackson, traveling to "Wellywood" in New Zealand, and a hilarious story about Peter Jackson’s famous cartoon shirt. • 🎤 Singing at the Sydney Olympics: The incredible story behind performing Share the Spirit live in front of 100,000 people in the Olympic stadium. • 🐰 Voice Acting Magic: How Ric created famous commercial voices (like the Nesquik bunny!) and turned catchy ad lines into viral phrases. • 📜 The "Dead Read" Trick: Ric’s secret 3-step strategy for memorizing scripts fast without getting over-rehearsed. • 🚀 Advice for Young Performers: Why you shouldn't wait for "Hollywood to call," the power of creating your own work, and why moms give the best advice.
Whether you're an aspiring actor, a music lover or curious about what happens behind the scenes on major movie sets, this episode is packed with inspiration, hilarious human stories and invaluable industry tips!
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🚀 PROVINCIAL RESOURCES & CAREER PATHWAYS
Looking to turn inspiration into action? Check out these helpful resources for students and parents:• [Canada - BC] WorkBC Parents’ Guide: Discover career quizzes and labor market trends for the next decade. WorkBC.ca• [Canada - BC] EducationPlannerBC: The one-stop-shop for planning post-secondary paths at schools like BCIT, SFU, and UVic. EducationPlannerBC.ca• [Canada - BC] Skills Ready: Focused on the "Skilled Trades" mentioned by BC Finance Minister Brenda Bailey as the backbone of BC’s 2026 economy. SkillsReady.ca• [UK] National Careers Service (Parents' Guide): They offer a specific "Help a young person" section. It includes a "Skills Health Check" that parents can help their kids take. nationalcareers.service.gov.uk/careers-advice• [USA] CareerOneStop (Get My Future): A youth-focused portal designed for ages 14–24, but excellent for parents of 9–12 year olds to look at "Career Clusters. careeronestop.org/getmyfuture
