Ana

Today was the last day I was allowed to work in the U. S. My one year work permit is no longer valid. Most of the projects I actually got to act in during this year didn't pay. I made money with gigs like background, voice over, commercials... So, yes, I could just stay and keep doing what I have been doing, but if my goal is to actually get to the point where I get paid for doing what I love, I can't just have another year like this one. It was great, but it's time to move on and take larger steps. If the big opportunity comes, I can't not be allowed to take it. So I will go to Portugal and get roles in at least two movies and a soap opera- then I just have to find someone nice here to sponsor me and I'll be back with a brand new visa.