To a lot of people, Gloria Iatridis is still known for her dedicated work in the public services sector of Alberta's Northwest Territories. Yet, even during the 30 years of that career, she was also doing her best at another role: That of an agent for her teen actress daughter, Olivia.
The pair's time in the entertainment business was nothing short of an adventure, yet it would also motivate them to share information about the industry that the public remains unaware of.
That is why they published “Booked: A Strong Start for Your Child Actor.” It covers a number of important topics, such as securing reputable representation as well as the most up-to-date best practices when preparing for auditions.
Furthermore, the guide goes into further detail on understanding today's contracts for actors as well as important safety rules on set. Some chapters even delve into the recent industry shift toward authentic indigenous casting and other minority voices, providing families with insider perspectives on how these diversity initiatives are opening doors for others.
And recently, “Booked” has also landed a finalist spot at the Spring/Summer Positive Impact Book Awards, earning recognition for the awareness it has raised about the welfare of today's child actors.
Gloria and Olivia Iatridis are currently rolling out various campaigns to further promote the book, including its own website as well as features at upcoming publishing conventions. The pair has already been giving numerous talks about their experiences, and they are still continuing to advocate so that more parents can help aspiring young artists achieve their dreams.
Copies of “Booked: A Strong Start for Your Child Actor” are already available at major online book retailers, such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble. As for their website, visitors can check it out at https://booked-it.ca/.
Authors: Gloria and Olivia Kate Iatridis
Published date: February 20, 2024
Publisher: FriesenPress
Genre: Parenting and Performing Arts
Gloria is Inuvialuk, a member of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Western Arctic. She was born and raised in Tuktoyaktuk, Northwest Territories. Over her thirty-year career, Gloria has worked in a variety of capacities for the public services sector of the governments of the Northwest Territories, Alberta, and the federal government. Gloria considers her most successful endeavour to be her role as a supportive mother and champion to her children, Olivia and Michael.
Gloria loves being a mother and decided early on that she would nurture and support whatever passions her children had. She believes that any child can do whatever they set their mind to and that parents should be there to support them and guide them to success. Gloria is one of Olivia's greatest fans and will continue to support her throughout her acting career.
Olivia is Inuvialuk, a member of the Inuvialuit Settlement Region in the Western Arctic. She was born and raised in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. In her teen years, she lived in Alberta, where she began her acting career. Olivia has played roles in demonstration videos, short and feature films, commercials, and television series, and is a main presenter in a massive open online course on the Arctic offered by the Universities of the Arctic. Most recently, Olivia co-starred in a lead role of the feature film Abducted, in which she played Lakota Sampson. Olivia has starred in the ABC Television Series Alaska Daily as Liza Peters. She also played the role of Sadie in the Hallmark film Sweeter Than Chocolate.
Olivia has won three Joey Awards (Canada's original and most prestigious awards for young performers): Best Supporting Actress in a Short Film (Indra's Awakening), Best Actress in a Commercial (Mattress Mattress), and Outstanding Indigenous Performer.
Olivia is also an avid artist who uses a variety of media to draw and paint.
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