Casting Filipino Actors for “Mag Vax Tayo” PSA
Seeking Filipino actors for a teleserye-style public service announcement (PSA). ONLY LOCAL TALENT WILL BE CONSIDERED. See the roles below. About the project: Synopsis: “Mag Vax Tayo” is a comedic and heartwarming Filipino-American vaccine confidence campaign told through three interconnected stories that showcase family, faith, and flair. Rate: Paid. Additional info: Non union. Shoot date: September 9, 2025. When applying, please include: - Full name - Best contact number - City (must be Los Angeles local hire) - Ability to do Filipino accent or speak Tagalog - Which role(s) you'd like to audition for? - A recent photo and/or headshot Subject line: "Mag Vax Tayo: Your Name, City". Please apply by September 2, 2025 by 6pm PT.
8 roles
Filipino/Filipino-American. Charismatic, stubborn, loves brandy and being the center of attention. His bravado and vaccine skepticism are funny, but he hides vulnerability. Needs sharp comedic timing with the ability to shift into surreal dramatic beats. Lead role.
Filipino/Filipino-American. Boy’s patient but exasperated wife. Devout, dramatic, and funny in her fears—clutching rosaries, side-eyeing, and sneaky antics. Balances comedy with heart; physical comedy a plus. Lead role.
Filipino/Filipino-American. Over-the-top glam matriarch. Loves flaunting wealth, skincare secrets, and sparring with Lulu. A diva with heart—needs big presence and comedic exaggeration. Lead role.
Filipino/Filipino-American. Stylish, selfie-loving, and competitive. Quick with playful digs and humblebrags about her kids. Must bring “classy but sassy” energy and sharp comedic timing. Lead role.
Filipino-American. Warm but witty nurse with deadpan humor. Calm foil to Flor’s drama, often breaking the fourth wall. Needs mix of authority, sarcasm, and sincerity. Supporting role.
Filipino-American. Smart, outspoken niece/daughter. Voice of reason who cuts through family drama with modern perspective. Youthful, grounded energy. Supporting role.
Mid-20s, Filipino/Filipino American. Maxine’s sibling, good-looking and trendy chef. Stylish, witty, delivers cool punchlines. Comedic timing and confident charm key. Supporting role.
Filipino. Calm yet dramatic figure in dream sequences. Mixes gravitas with humor, grounding the surreal moment. Supporting role.
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