Cuban & Filipino Actors for Virginia film

[Joy Jones]

> Anne Chapman Casting seeking 7 actors for a SAG-AFTRA SPA Grad Thesis Short Film in Virginia Beach, VA June 23rd-30th, 2026
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> Seeking Cuban-American & Filipino-American actors! Real siblings encouraged to submit! Hampton Roads locals encouraged to submit!
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> CROSS TO BEAR
> Feirstein Graduate Thesis Film
> SAG-AFTRA Short Project Agreement
> Director & Screenwriter: David Brown
> Producers: Joan Cheng, LaVar Hinkson, Jack Pupkin
> Casting Director: Anne N. Chapman
> Casting Associate: Carly Hough
> 1st round via Self tape
> Virtual CB Date TBD, likely the week of May 18th
> Production Dates: June 23rd-June 30th, 2026
> Shoot Location: Virginia Beach, VA
> Rate: $249-$300/day + 10% if submitted by agent
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> Storyline: Norfolk, VA 1969. Cuban immigrant and motel housekeeper, Dahlia, struggles to raise her four young children, while her husband serves in the Navy. After she finds out she is pregnant yet again, she is forced to decide how she wants to proceed with pregnancy and how to tell her husband before he leaves on tour again.
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> Seeking the following:
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> [DAHLIA] Mid 30s, Cuban Woman,
> A Cuban immigrant to the United States who misses her mother and sister in Cuba. Dahlia looks forward to letters from home. While she is a compassionate matriarch of the Bolivar family, she is exhausted from work, motherhood and her new pregnancy. With four kids to support already, she has to confront the potential of how it will affect her life, and that of her family. Deeply in love with her husband, but struggles to balance their busy life when he is away. An observant Catholic. Works hard to get by. No quiet moments to herself.
> LEAD
> RATE: $300/DAY for [6] days +10% if agent
> Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Cuban accent a plus. Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved), portraying dry heaving and kneeling. Must be comfortable kissing the actor in the role of Valerio.
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> [VALERIO] 35-40 years old Filipino Man
> A Filipino immigrant to the United States. A sailor in the United States Navy recently returned home to Norfolk from a tour of duty. Married to Dahlia for 14 years and deeply in love. Slightly conservative as a devoted Catholic, but unconditionally supports Dahlia and their children. Each of their children are a blessing. Comes from a big family, being one of 10 siblings himself. Valerie is a family man who would love to be a more present parent. Outgoing and animated personality. Could’ve been a chef in a different life. Physically fit.
> LEAD
> RATE: $300/DAY for [2] days +10% if agent
> Filipino accent a plus. Tagalog proficiency a plus. Spanish proficiency a plus. Must be comfortable kissing the actress in the role of Dahlia. Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
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> [CORA] 30 years old, Hispanic Woman
> Dahlia's best friend and coworker at a beachfront motel. Cora is supportive but knows when Dahlia needs to face reality. A hardworking mother herself and understands the position Dahlia is in. BS detector who speaks her mind. Outgoing, loud and fun.
> RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [1] day +10% if agent
> Must be fluent in English and Spanish. Must be comfortable smoking prop cigarettes.
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> [ALEJANDRO] 10 years old Cuban & Filipino-American Boy
> First generation American and a military brat. Alejandro is the second youngest child in the Bolivar family and struggles the most out of his siblings to adjust to their most recent move. He feels increasingly isolated and alone. Tired of all of the moves and not fitting in. A budding filmmaker whose favorite escape is to the local movie theater.
> RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [3] days +10% if agent
> Must be comfortable with SFX bruise makeup. Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
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> [CATALINA] 14 years old, Cuban & Filipino-American Girl
> First generation American and a military brat. The eldest child of the family. A mini version of her mother. Mature. Knows the routine, and doesn’t need to be asked. Catalina is in the beginning of her adolescence and wants time to have fun. In her spare time, she loves to socialize and ride bikes with her friends. Loves her siblings.
> RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [2] days. +10% if agent
> Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
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> [FRANK] 12 years old Cuban & Filipino-American Boy
> First generation American and a military brat. The second eldest child. Energetic, fun, and adventurous. Adjusts well with each move and makes friends easily.
> RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [2] days +10% if agent
> Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
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> [CARIDAD] 6 years old Cuban & Filipino-American Girl
> First generation American and a military brat. The baby of the family and the apple of her father’s eye. Adorable, innocent, and happy-go-lucky. Caridad goes with the flow, she doesn’t feel the chaos.
> RATE: SAG SPA scale ($249/DAY) for [2] days +10% if agent
> Must be comfortable wearing a bathing suit on the beach (no water involved)
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> Preferred submission process is via Breakdown Express if you have an agent or via Actors Access.
> Please do not double submit!!
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> If neither of those options are available to you please SUBMIT via the link below:
> https://airtable.com/appG7cnbCIlJfNFS8/pagWa9M6jAoAvaE0J/form
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> Thank you in advance for your submission!
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> Submitting does not guarantee an audition: you will be contacted if selected.
> Every submission is thoughtfully considered. Specific requirements to the role are indicated above. Anne Chapman Casting is a safe space where all voices are equal regardless of age, sex, racial, tribal, religious, linguistic, cultural or national origin, disability, sexual orientation or gender identity.