What is Actor?
Play characters in film, television, radio, or theater production, for entertainment or information purposes. Not all actors appear on big screen movies. In fact, most actors appear in smaller productions, such as in small theater shows, advertisements, or extras on television shows or films.
Minimum education level
PT3
SPM
STPM
Diploma
Degree
Average Salary
Example of a Job Position
Task
Knowledge
Communication and Media
Knowledge of media production, communication, and techniques and methods of dissemination. Includes alternative ways to inform and entertain through writing, verbal, and visual media.
Psychology
Knowledge of human performance and behavior; differences in individual abilities, personalities and interests; learning and motivation; psychological research methods; and assessment and treatment of behavioral and affective disorders.
Foreign Language
Knowledge of structures and content from foreign languages ??(other than English), including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition and grammar, and pronunciation.
Sociology and Anthropology
Knowledge of group behavior and dynamics, community trends and influences, human migration, ethnicity, culture, history, and origins
Pure Arts
Knowledge of the theories and techniques needed to create, produce, and perform music, dance, visual arts, drama and sculpture.
Skills
Active Learning
Understand the implications of new information for basic decision making and problem solving now and in the future.
Active Listening
Give full attention to the words of others, set aside time to understand the points presented, ask questions appropriately, and not interrupt at the wrong time
Talking
Talk to others to convey information effectively
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to the problems handled
Reading Understanding
Understand sentences and paragraphs written in work documents.
Social Sensitivity
Realizing the reactions of others, then understanding why they acted like that.
Persuasion
Persuade others to change their thoughts and behavior.
Capability
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Oral Expression - The ability to communicate information and ideas when speaking, so that others can understand what is being conveyed
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Speaking Clarity - The ability to speak clearly so that others can understand what is being said
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Oral Understanding - The ability to listen and understand information and ideas conveyed through words and oral sentences
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Understanding Talks - Ability to identify and understand other people's conversations.
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Body Coordination - The ability to coordinate the movements of the arms, legs and body simultaneously as the whole body moves.
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Member-Body Coordination - The ability to coordinate two or more members of the body (such as two arms, two legs, or one leg and one arm) when sitting, standing, or lying down. This does not include doing activities when the whole body is moving.
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Body Endurance - The ability to use all of your body's physical strength over a long period of time without feeling out of breath.