Metropolitan Manila is the metropolitan area of the city of Manila, the national capital of the Philippines. Its residential population as of August 2007 is 11,553,427. Including suburbs in the adjacent provinces (Laguna, Cavite, Rizal, Bulacan) Greater Metro Manila, has a population of approximately 22 million people (August 2007 census). Metro Manila is one of the two defined metropolitan areas in the Philippines, the other being Metro Cebu. In 2005, it ranked as the 42nd richest urban agglomeration in the world with a GDP of $108 billion according to PriceWaterhouseCoopers. Metro Manila is expected to climb to the 30th spot by 2020 with a GDP of $257 billion and an annual growth rate of 5.9%. As proclaimed by Presidential Decree No. 940, Metro Manila as a whole is the Philippines' seat of government although only the City of Manila is the capital. The City of Manila (Filipino: Lungsod ng Maynila), or simply Manila, is the capital of the Philippines and one of the 17 cities and municipalities that make up Metro Manila. Located on the eastern shores of Manila Bay just west of the National Capital Region in western side of Luzon, it is one of the central hubs of a thriving metropolitan area home to over 14 million people. Manila, occupying a total land area of 38.3 square kilometers, is the second most populous city in the Philippines, with more than 1.6 million inhabitants. Only nearby Quezon City, the country's former capital, is more populous. The metropolitan area is the second most populous in Southeast Asia.

Auditions for films

Auditions for films is how actors get jobs in films. Auditions are held by producers and casting directors. They choose whom to cast after an audition has been held. Always bring a headshot and resume to an audition. To learn more about auditions for films, visit auditions for films. Auditions for films is the process of trying out for a role in a performance, as in a demonstration of acting ability.

An amateur audition is when an actor auditions for a role in a production for film, television or theatre with the understand that he/she will not receive monetary compensation if they secure the part. Many actors do this willingly for many years in order to gain experience. If you are considering a career in acting and would like to know more about being an amateur actor, go to acting for amateurs.

Auditions California

Auditions in California are how actors find work. Los Angeles focuses more on film and television as opposed to New York, which has more theatre auditions for actors to choose from. Actors can get auditions in California a few different ways: through an agent (if you have one), through an ad listed in one of the trade papers or by attending an open call. To learn more about auditions in California and how to find them, visit Los Angeles auditions. Auditions California refers to auditions held in California.

The process of auditioning for a role in a performance, as in a demonstration of acting, dancing, singing ability. Auditions are used in the casting process to demonstrate the level and range of a performer's talent, and functions as a job interview for the performing arts. For actors, the audition piece is typically not from the show being considered. Some auditions involve cold reading, or performing a script that the actor is not familiar with. Likewise, musicians may be asked to sight-read music at various levels of difficulty. This is similar to many dance auditions, rather than showcasing prepared work. To learn more information about the audition process, go to auditions.