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How to Help Your Child Break Into Showbiz

By Toni Casala · 15 years ago

So you’ve been told your child is a natural performer, but how do you get from compliments to credits? While the entertainment business is a tough one to break into, there are a few initial ...

Successful Child Actress: Keka Palmer

By Toni Casala · 15 years ago

Born Lauren Keyana Palmer, you may remember Keke from her performance in the critically acclaimed, award-winning film Akeelah and the Bee, but Keke was far from wet behind the ears when she starred in her ...

Successful Child Actors: Kirk and Candace Cameron

By Toni Casala · 15 years ago

You may remember Kirk and Candace Cameron from two of the most popular sitcoms of the late 80s and early 90s. Kirk was an instant teen-idol who starred on Growing Pains and his younger sister ...

Children in Hollywood: Brother and Sister Success Story

By Toni Casala · 15 years ago

Mike and Kim Breslin were living in New York City with their two children, Ryan and Spencer when, at the age of three, Spencer was discovered by a talent manager at a local playground. Soon ...

Tax Returns for Child Actors: To File or Not to File

By David Rogers · 15 years ago

The first question that needs to be answered usually is whether or not your child even has to file taxes this year. The answer is this: A child who earns more than $5,350 as an ...

Earnership: Parenting a Child in the Entertainment Industry

By Toni Casala · 16 years ago

Dreaming of stardom may be a fantasy, but what’s the harm in dreaming, right? Becoming a successful child actor or celebrity is a lot like winning the lottery. It can happen quickly and provide more ...