Joan Philo

02/21/2026

Actors: this one is for you.​

The Monologue Sprint from the Best Actor Best Actress (BABA) Contest is now open—and closes in just 3 weeks. This is a fast, focused opportunity to put a 60–90-second monologue on camera, be seen by industry judges, and compete for cash prizes.

If you’ve been meaning to update your reel, push yourself on a fresh piece, or finally get your work in front of decision‑makers, this is your nudge. Record at home, upload, and you’re in.

👉 Enter the Monologue Sprint now

The deadline is coming fast—get your entry in over the next 21 days so your work is in the mix. www.BestActorBestActress.com

Tag an actor friend who should know about this and share if you want to see more opportunities like this for emerging and working talent.

Discover the excitement of the BABA Contest! Join us for thrilling competitions and exclusive updates. Explore the world of BABA today!

02/11/2026

01/26/2026

Thrilled to share a special milestone for Show People Give and our new Best Actor, Best Actress (BABA) International Contest. In our inaugural year of 2025, we received one powerful entry that captured exactly what BABA is about: bold choices, emotional truth, and a love of the craft.

That scene will now move forward to our industry judges as we complete the first official BABA judging cycle. We’ll announce our inaugural-year results in February and share more about what we learned from this first run as we build BABA into an annual international tradition for actors.

01/26/2026

Thrilled to share a special milestone for Show People Give and our new Best Actor, Best Actress (BABA) International Contest. In our inaugural year of 2025, we received one powerful entry that captured exactly what BABA is about: bold choices, emotional truth, and a love of the craft.

That scene will now move forward to our industry judges as we complete the first official BABA judging cycle. We’ll announce our inaugural-year results in February and share more about what we learned from this first run as we build BABA into an annual international tradition for actors.

01/08/2026

The BABA Best Actor, Best Actress International Contest closes in one week.

If you’re an actor or extra who’s been thinking about stretching into speaking roles, this is your last chance this cycle to perform original scripts and be seen by industry judges for your own work.

For anyone who wants something lighter and faster, the BABA Monologue Sprint will remain open through March 15th, so there’s still time to jump in with a short, focused piece.

All details and entry info are here: www.bestactorbestactress.com

Discover the excitement of the BABA Contest! Join us for thrilling competitions and exclusive updates. Explore the world of BABA today!

01/04/2026

Day 4 – The “what if” year

Every actor knows the feeling of “What if I’d just tried?”

Let 2026 be the year you have fewer “what ifs.” The BABA International Contest gives you a chance to win cash awards, recognition from industry judges, and a place in BABA history—in its inaugural year, no less.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to submit your work, this is it. Deadline: January 15, 2026. Enter here: www.BestactorBestActress.com

01/04/2026

Day 3 – Standing out by giving

In an industry that can feel competitive, choosing to give is one of the boldest ways to stand out.

When you enter the BABA International Best Actor, Best Actress Contest, you’re not only competing for awards and cash prizes—you’re supporting a not‑for‑profit that champions actors and embodies “Giving as a Lifestyle.”

Let your talent and your generosity work together. Enter BABA by March 15, 2026: www.BestActorBestActress.com

01/02/2026

Day 2 – Your work deserves a home

How many beautiful scenes and self‑tapes are sitting on your phone or hard drive, waiting for the “right moment”?

BABA was created to give those performances a home—somewhere they can be celebrated, win real prizes, and ripple out to help others through our “Giving as a Lifestyle” mission.

If you’ve already done the work, don’t hide it. Submit your scene to the BABA International Contest before March 15.

www.BestActorBestActress.com

01/01/2026

Day 1 – Fresh start

New year, new tape, new chances to be seen.
If 2026 is your year to step up as an actor, the BABA International Best Actor, Best Actress Contest is ready for you. Win cash prizes, professional recognition, and become part of a community that treats “Giving as a Lifestyle” as seriously as craft.

🎬 Scene entries open through January 15, 2026.
Enter here and start the year with action: www.BestactorBestactress.com

12/30/2025

January is a big BABA month! New BABA 60-Second Monologue Sprint (solo actor)

Actors, we’re in the final stretch for the inaugural BABA International Best Actor, Best Actress Contest, and a brand‑new solo track is now open.

🎬 Final month for BABA scene entries

Submit your best filmed scene with two or more actors
Entry deadline: January 15, 2026
International contest with cash prizes and industry‑level judging

🎭 NEW: BABA 60‑Second Monologue Sprint (solo)

One actor, one minute, your choice of monologue
Open now through March 15, 2026
$15 entry, $600 in cash prizes, casting‑director notes, and special BABA perks

If you’ve been meaning to enter a scene, this is your moment before Jan 15. If a quick solo performance is more your speed, the 60‑Second Monologue Sprint gives you a fresh runway into March.

🔗 Details and entry info: www.BestActorBestActress.com

12/23/2025

Actors and film friends – big BABA news!

The BABA International Best Actor, Best Actress Contest is now in its final month of entries, and a brand‑new solo category is launching today.

60‑second monologue of your choice (any genre, original or published)

Cash prizes, casting director notes, special BABA perks, and solo‑actor visibility

This first year of BABA is about building an annual home for actors to be seen, celebrated, and supported. If you’ve been meaning to enter, this is the perfect moment—either with a full scene in the main contest before January 15, or with a focused solo performance in the 60‑Second Monologue Sprint through March 15.

📌 Details, rules, and entry information are here: www.bestactorbestactress.com

Please feel free to share this with actors, teachers, and creatives who might be ready to step in front of the camera and take their shot.