Javier Vazquez Jr. is best known for his role in the acclaimed Warner Brothers feature film The Mule acting alongside Bradley Cooper, Michael Pena, and Loren Dean, starring and directed by the great Clint Eastwood. Vazquez was also recently seen in roles for hit TV series such as Macgyver, The Resident, Doom Patrol, Ozark, and a recurring roles on Tyler Perry's The Oval, Saints & Sinners, and BMF.

He recently wrote, executive produced, and starred in a short comedy titled "Hispanic Actor." A screening was held at Areu Bros Studios and premiered at the Riverside Epicenter in Austell, Georgia, to commemorate Hispanic Heritage Month. It has been submitted to film festivals around the world and locally, receiving outstanding reviews.

Vazquez was born in Buffalo, New York, and earned a BA from Buffalo State College, where his acting career started. His father is of Puerto Rican descent and is a retired Buffalo Firefighter. Javier began his TV/film acting career in 2012 when he booked his first audition for the faith-based film "Stand Your Ground." He resides in the Atlanta area with his wife and three children who support his vision and passion.

Synopsis:

JJ wants to be an actor! But what will happen when he tries out for his first film?
Every child who dreams of being an actor will want to share JJ's Audition Adventure

When JJ sees his Uncle Rolando on TV, he declares, "I want to be an actor, too!" Tio Rolando soon arrives and the whole family joins in the fun of helping JJ make his first audition self-tape! There’s so much to learn—headshots, backdrops, lighting and lines—but his uncle is there to guide JJ (and you, the reader) through each step. When the audition tape is finished, JJ excitedly sends it and headshots to a casting director for a role in a short film. He nervously waits for a phone call. Will JJ get the role and become a real actor like his Tio Rolando?

SPECIAL FEATURES IN THE BOOK INCLUDE
* Practical guidance for creating an audition self-tape
* A read-along recorded narration
* A must-know set of acting terms for kids
* A video message from author and actor, Javier Vazquez

JJ's Audition Adventure is the first joint-creative venture of actor and author, Javier Vazquez, and illustrator Ekaterina Soyuznova. Ekaterina's expressive characters and vibrant colors will draw you into Javier's heart-felt story of family love, creative perseverance and practical guidance for child actors.

• Kids of all backgrounds will be inspired to explore their creative gifts, especially those who dream of acting.
• The perfect resource for parents looking for trustworthy guidance in navigating the highly competitive entertainment industry on behalf of their children.

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