Dream On...Now Deliver- With Patricia Kara

The Drama Book Shop presents, in association with Jay Michaels Global Communications, “Dream On...Now Deliver: The no nonsense guide to achieving success in the entertainment industry” with  Patricia Kara - A talkback, signing, and live podcast recording.

About the Book

 Are you ready to step into the spotlight and pursue a career in the glamorous world of entertainment? Actress, model, spokesperson, and television personality, Patricia Kara, has worked in the entertainment business for over thirty years, including starring with Howie Mandel on all three versions of the iconic show, Deal Or No Deal. She is now sharing her hard-earned wisdom, as she takes you by the hand in this comprehensive guide to breaking into the industry and thriving in it. One of her most important principles is understanding that you are a business.

With no initial connections, limited resources, and no internet in the early days of her career, Patricia relied on sheer determination and instincts to make it in this competitive field. This is the book she yearned for as a sixteen-year-old, striving to break into the business.

Dream On…Now Deliver is Patricia's personal guide, a roadmap for aspiring entertainers seeking to carve their path.

From the intricacies of auditions and casting calls to the nuances of securing and working with agents, and the significance of creating a personal brand and a lasting impact through social media, Patricia dispenses practical advice firmly rooted in her own lived experiences. She underscores the importance of hard work, resilience, and perpetual self-improvement, reminding us that success is a product of dedication and determination.

What sets this book apart is Patricia's authentic desire to uplift others and share her knowledge. She comprehends the power of mentorship, the profound influence of guidance, and the significance of paying it forward. Patricia's generosity radiates as she extends a helping hand to those embarking on their own journey into the entertainment business.

About the Author

 Patricia Kara has been working in the entertainment business for over thirty years as an actress, model, spokesperson, and television personality. As one of only two cast members (Howie Mandel) to star on every episode of all the primetime and daytime versions of the hit show “Deal or No Deal”, Patricia Kara has been afforded the notoriety and popularity that comes with being on three hit television shows. Her selection, along with her original primetime Deal or No Deal costars, as one of People’s “100 Most Beautiful People” and her starring role in Trace Adkins’ hit country music video “Marry for Money” increased her visibility. Ultimately, it is her multifaceted approach, hard work, and dedication to the entertainment industry that will keep fans tuning in to her career.

In addition to Deal or No Deal, Patricia Kara worked as a special correspondent on Extra, Fox Movie Channel, and CelebTV. Her extensive hosting resume includes the workout video “Fast Fitness”, the self-titled online food and culture show “Dish with Trish”, as well as TimeLife: Pop Goes the 70’s with Donny Osmond. She was a host on HSN, for AbCoaster and many other nationally televised advertisements.

Theatrically, Patricia appeared in the short film Two-Eleven, which has been in several prestigious film festivals since its release. She guest starred in hit shows such as Days of Our Lives, NBC’s Las Vegas, All of Us, Passions, Mad TV, and The Young and the Restless. She appeared in commercials for companies like Coors Light, Old Navy, Bally’s Fitness, Kohl’s, Ericsson Mobile, and V8.

Patricia’s portfolio includes print ads for: AT&T, Proctor & Gamble, Johnson & Johnson, Disney, Unilever, Princess Cruise Lines, Toyota, Suave, Swiffer, 24-Hr Fitness, Reebok, and Snickers. Her images have adorned the covers and pages of Cosmopolitan, Glamour, Redbook, Shape, Fitness Magazine, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Day Spa, Women’s Fitness, Muscle and Fitness, Fitness RX, Let’s Live, Stuff, Maxim, and the book Sculpting Her Body Perfect.

Charitably, Patricia has been involved with the Trinity Children’s Foundation, Make a Wish Foundation, the Elizabeth Glazer Pediatric AIDS Foundation, the Salvation Army, the American Heart Association, Read Across America, Women for Women International, and the Tiger Woods Foundation.

Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Patricia’s attraction to the entertainment industry began when she was a teenager. Her career has allowed her to live and travel all over the world, including her native Greece. Patricia uses her time away from work and charity to help mentor young models and actresses by educating them on the industry and their careers. She always seeks to expand her horizons into the performing arts, outdoor action sports, world travel, photography, and exercise, as just a few of the additional interests that round out this free spirit.

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