Rocio de la Grana is an Argentinian actress based in Los Angeles. She has appeared in numerous short films, feature films, television and theatre productions. Having the chance to work for big production companies such as Netflix and HBO. She has starred in The Game Master. Rocio also been successfully selected for important music videos and commercial work.
She is currently leading short films with strong potential to perform in feature films in the near future and she has already been hired to be part of film projects in 2020. She talks about her growing career…
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Rocio de la Grana: Rocio de la Grana is an Argentinian actress living in Los Angeles for over 3 years now. She studied at the acting school Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory in Santa Monica. Right after graduating she started booking her first gigs. She has appeared in numerous short films, music videos, feature films, commercials, television and theatre productions.
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Did you study acting?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): I did, in Los Angeles Performing Arts Conservatory, in Santa Monica. It’s a great school managed by Natalia Lazarus. The school teaches acting with amazing techniques and teachers, but also you get to learn how to be your own business in the film industry.
What acting technique to you use?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): Mostly Meisner Technique. I go back to my personal emotions, I try to bring them out in the purest way as possible when performing. Also I focus a lot on my partners’ behavior.
Do you take courses to improve your craft?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): I do. I take acting classes and voice and speech classes.
What acting books do you read?
Rocio de la Grana: Sanford Meisner on Acting; An Actor prepares; Audition by Michael Shurtleff, Respect for Acting; The Actor’s life.
How do you keep fit as an actor: mentally, physically?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): Exercising every single day, eating healthy, meditate, social life is so important to me. Being outside, breathing fresh air preferably by the beach. Travel, take myself out of the daily routine every now and then to not suffocate myself when things seem to pile up. Spend quality time with people and also with myself.
How do you prepare for a role, when you get it?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): I read the script fully, I write my lines down, I memorize them and say them out loud, with no emotions. Once I got them learned I start thinking about the character, who am i, where am i, what do i want, my obstacles and how can I knock them down. Once I did all my choices and had talked to the director about my decisions, I start rehearsing with my partners.
How do you create a character from a script into a person?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): I try to go back and see if I went through the same situation in my life or if I had similar feelings. The closer I get to the emotion, the more grounded the character will be. If I struggle finding feelings that I had in real life, I try to picture myself in the given circumstance, using my imagination. I think It’s about trying different things until you feel the most accurate one.
How do you stay fresh on a production set?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): Anyone who works on set knows there’s a lot of waiting, especially for actors. Between takes i like to socialize with the people I’m working with. If we have a long shoot day and I have the chance to rest, I do that. Buy most of the time I keep reading the script, over and over. You’ll find something new every time you read it. When the character is pretty heavy i rather be in a different room, focusing on my emotions and connecting with my character.
Explain one creative choice you took on set?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): In the last short film I did, in one of the scenes, I had a lot of actions and moves to make, which sometimes it’s tricky because you have to remember them accordingly your intentions, camera moves, lightning, etc. A few moments prior the first take, the director explain to me the moves I needed to make, but very briefly. I had it right in the first shot and he got surprised because I remembered everything. He communicated really well with me because he knew what he wanted and I connected with that. it’s great when that happens because the director already knows how you work and how you take directions.
What do you want most from a director?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): Honesty and constructive criticism. When they don’t satisfy themselves in only one shot and want to keep trying different things. I personally like it when they are not cold and distant. I like to have a professional and respectful relationship, but also the personal trust to be able to talk to them when I don’t feel comfortable with something or I have the freedom to express my ideas.
What actor do you long to work with?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): I have many actors that I’d love to work with, but Jake Gyllenhaal, Joaquin Phoenix, Scarlett Johansson, Jennifer Aniston, Julia Roberts are some of my favorite ones.
Why this actor?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): I like actors who pick interesting projects, stories that have something important to tell and educate us. I always enjoy and gets me so fascinated when I get to see an actor working in projects that are totally different and playing characters that have nothing to do with the previous ones.
What advice would you give actors around the world?
Rocio de la Grana (RG): Say yes, always, to any unpredictable circumstance. take risks, try new different things. Emotional preparation is very important. Be professional, thoughtful, patient and polite on set but also off set.
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