To be an actress, you need to be expressive. Your beauty and grace may help but if you cannot act, then well, you may have to look at other pastures. Models are a good candidate to be lead actress because they have relatively less inhibitions, have a certain amount of poise and are comfortable in front of the camera. There is a misconception among models cannot really act; that they are too plastic. Well, this is a subjective issue. If a person has the mettle and the flair to act, there is nothing to stop her. Another resort for movie houses to choose actresses from are, through plays and theatre .Such actresses are highly trained in the department of acting and are blessed with good histrionic skills. If luck is in your side, you can even take part on any of the acting competitions and get noticed. Though these are the common ways in which you can be an actress, you can still be noticed, if you have the fire in your belly to show your talent. An actress is born, not made.

They say to feel the heat; you should go near the fire. In the same vein, it is important to get in touch with movie producer, directors or whoever whom you know that is connected to the movie industry. Ask them for a chance to give an audition. If preferable, you can also show a video of your performance to a director or producer. Make a portfolio of yourself in various moods and feeling so that the director has an idea of your personality and the exuberance you can exude in front of the camera.