James Hong
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Hear what our adult students have to say for yourself!

       Acting has given me some purpose in life, somehow. It has reawakened what I used to be and motivated me to move on and live life with passion.
- Jennifer Aguilar

       I feel like the environment is really supportive and encouraging. Please keep pushing us. Thanks again for all of your hard work and dedication!
- Soon Hee Rettig

       At Hong Studios, keys were turned and doors were opened to my emotional life, enabling me to play a broader range of characters then I ever imagined.
- Matt Lussier

       The James Hong Acting Class has been a wonderful benefit for my acting skills. I find myself constantly inspired by the progress made by students of all levels and I truly appreciate both the personal as well as professional growth I have experienced as a result.
- Bill Sato

       There are many classes here in LA that don't focus much on exploring the craft of the whole actor and how to work with the camera in making your character believable. So classes like yours are few and far between.

(Within Turner’s first month of attending the Hong Acting Class…)

       This has been an unusually busy week for me. I had an audition for the play You’re a Good Man Charlie Brown on Monday evening. The previous Saturday I auditioned for the show Godspell. Both went amazingly well. Thanks to all the advice on how to approach auditions that I've received from you both. I found out I got into Godspell…

       Anyway, I also wanted to let you know… I have an audition to be on the tv show VERONICA MARS! I'm so excited… I'm going to take everything I've learned into this audition with me.
- Chris Turner

       You provide a nurturing and safe environment in which actors can learn, explore and grow. Without your help I could not have booked one of the lead roles as “Mercer” in Exit 38. It was your guidance and instruction in character development as well as your encouragement in taking risks that ultimately landed me this major role. And for all that you have given me, I am eternally grateful.
- Joseph Kung

So, there you have it. It’s been a very productive year with a healthy growing acting class.


Industry and audience members from the Hong Show


       "I very much enjoyed the "The Hong Show". Not only was it wonderful to be in Chinatown, the cast was amazing - very talented. All of them unique. I will definitely keep a special file for the actors and will keep them in mind when working on future projects."
- Mary-Rachel
  Foot Casting Director

       " I thought the acting was superb and will definitely keep people in mind as roles come up."
- Kathy Kaplan
  Stiner-Block Casting

       "Overall, the quality of work was terrific. I appreciate the opportunity to see new talent. I loved the musical numbers... ...I very much look forward to the next event!"
- Billy DaMota, CSA

       "The HONG SHOW was a delight. The venue was adorably accommodating and the talent was fresh."
- Courtney Cleaver
  Slater/Brooksbank Casting

       "We really enjoyed it and I was very happy to call in THREE of your actors on Tuesday for a feature film I'm casting--and I saw another of your students last night at a book signing I did at Brentano's. What fun!"
- Bonnie Gillespie
  Casting Director

       "I once again want to thank you for the opportunity of attending a very well presented showcase of your talent. It was certainly not done in the "normal" fashion that a showcase is used to being set up in… it allowed us to be more comfortable in a beautiful restaurant setting with good food and drinks to enjoy before the show. As a producer, the showcase was a good venue to introduce me to some very good and talented actors that I will be keeping in mind for future productions. One last note to you James, I really enjoyed the piece you wrote as I could identify to it so easy from my own casting experiences, good work."
- Todd Grodnick
  Producer Merrill Entertainment, Inc.

       "My hats off to the little girl, who I believe is the true future of our craft. I really find it interesting to watch little kids perform especially when they have a sort of maturity to them it is very interesting. They are totally commited, not self conscious and completely give themselves to who they are playing. I hope some of this comments help with all of you. They are just observations and please keep me posted to more events like this... Great job to all."
- Bodie J.Olmos
  Olmos Productions Inc.
  The Walt Disney Studios/ABC


Hong Show Cast


       "Thank you all for your feedback and encouragement. What a fun and supportive group of people. Thank you James and April for your wonderful guidance, patience, time and for providing this wonderful opportunity. The comments I rereceivedas that it was a very clever format. It flowed well and was more like a floor show than a showcase. The guests felt they really got their money's worth."
- Melissa Tracy

       "Mr. Hong you helped me regain my confidence. Oh and thank you April also!! You taught me the basics of acting which really helped me... If i get an Oscar, I'll always include April and Mr. James Hong!"
- Tammy Nguyen (12 years old)

       "Mr. Hong, you introduced me to new exercises and techniques that really helped me. Honestly, this was the most fun I've had in LA for the 2 1/2 months I've been here. I only hope I get an opportunity to do it again."
- Wai Mui

       Congrats to Volt Francisco, Wai Mui, and Makayla Leone on getting called in to audition for a major part in a feature film 3 days after being seen in "The HONG Show". Hats off to student Mickey Caputo for landing a guest star appearance on WB's "Gilmore Girls" and another role on ABC's "Sons and Daughters".
- HONG STUDIOS

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