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margaretashley
Margaret Wylie
Purley, UK
Age: 53
Playing Age: 45+
About Margaret Wylie ( Click expand to see detalis )
Height
5'7"
Weight
11 Stone
Hair Colour
Brown
Eye Colour
Blue
Fact 1:
I was born in Newcastle upon Tyne which makes me a Geordie.
Fact 2:
I swim 60 lengths most days as well as doing tai chi, pilates etc, plus I walk my dog miles, every day!
Fact 3:
I am a brilliant cook and win prizes.
Fact 4:
I am good at accents and love singing.
Fact 5:
At drama school they predicted I would be a great classical actress, but actually I prefer comedy and am good at it, normally!
Margaret's Story
So Far:
So Far:
Trained at Manchester Poly School of Theatre. Worked in all aspects of the media. Sold myself as Mrs Normal and actually played Mrs Nobby Normal (wife to Neil Innes) in 'Innes Book Of Records'.I play real people well, I am not a 'luvvy' but take my work seriously. I am a hard worker and take direction well. I am also creative, inventive and a bit mad. I have now reached the age I regularly played as a twenty something. I am a character actress but am good at real life situations. I have appeared in corporates and drama docs. Although born a Geordie having trained as an actress I am now often cast as the middle class surban housewife, teacher, magistrate etc. Still love comedy but can do tragedy well. I am also a mother of two school age children, so know what is going on in the real world.
Online Auditions
Ma is the Matriarch, and must be obeyed at all costs. She is far younger than Zeke, larger and hairier than any of the males, and she doesn't take any nonsense. Despite her masculine demeanour, Ma is ...(more)
Our “Feral” callers have either been called upon by surprise or have made the call to their showbiz icon in search of knowledge and expertise. These are ordinary, every day people and from time to tim...(more)
Elaine is another presenter on 'Choice and Taste'. She is the complete antithesis to Janie and lacks a natural charisma and warmth. She is quite a lot older than
Bruce (late 30's – mid 40’s), which m...(more)
Our “Feral” callers have either been called upon by surprise or have made the call to their showbiz icon in search of knowledge and expertise. These are ordinary, every day people and from time to tim...(more)
Public Member 10 asks a question to Steve Nesbit....(more)
Public Member 6 asks a question to Peter O’ Toole....(more)
Public Member 4 asks a question to Cherie Blair....(more)
Public Member 3 asks a question to Woody Allen....(more)
Secondary Support Role. Our Policewoman has a significant air of authority that would stop anyone in their tracks. Moreover, she has a style of delivery that successfully belittles and patronises any...(more)
Secondary Support Role. Cheryl is a television sign-language interpreter. She is warm and friendly with an engaging demeanour and an expressive face. She has a happy disposition, but is capable of b...(more)
Sandra is aged between 40 - 50. She is assertive, flirty, sassy and persuasive! One thing is for sure, if Sandra has made up her mind to get her man, she will get him. One way or another!!!...(more)
Patricia is aged between 30 – 40 and should be a larger lady. She is fiercely independent and quite dismissive of this whole dating process – indeed you may wonder how she came to be doing this?!!! S...(more)
Kim is aged between 25 – 35. She dresses aggressively and could maybe be described as manly. But, first impressions may be deceptive with Kim, she is a sensitive, determined, feminine soul, and it wi...(more)
Evelyn is aged between 20 – 30. She is lively, forthright and very down-to-earth – not bothered in the least with cosmetic niceties or anything fussy. What you see is what you get with Evelyn!...(more)
‘Heather’ is caring, understanding and willing to give her callers a platform to discuss their innermost dilemmas. Her advice occasionally has a certain edge, mind…! Heather’s natural accent is soft-...(more)
Comments
Official Feedback
Thu 8 May 2008
12:11
12:11
'Redneckers' Reviewing Team - (Ma Screentest 1)
Margaret, visually, you really do set the scene for us but we needed more anger form you! Ma is a scarey woman but we didn't get that from your screen test. Practice your venom - we'd like to see it next time!
Thu 10 Apr 2008
18:17
18:17
'Feral' Reviewing Team - (Caller Second Chance - Female Screentest 1)
Margaret, it's good to see you go for Feral again as this time we get to see your range. You do a fantastic grandmother, you look so at ease which is perhaps not so evident in your other voices. It would be worth concentrating specifically on your general US accent first and then from there, the regional ones will flow out easier. Well done.
Tue 18 Mar 2008
18:16
18:16
C & T Reviewing Team - (Elaine Screentest 1)
Margaret, good work. Some nice comedy moments, occasionally overplayed, but a very likeable interpretation. We certainly understood the dippy and sometimes confused side of your Elaine, but you as a performer brought a natural warmth and this just detracted from the charisma-free zone we need her to head towards.
Tue 4 Mar 2008
17:13
17:13
'Feral' Reviewing Team - (Caller - First Call Screentest 1)
Margaret, this is a great piece with great characterisation. We're guessing this may be Alabama - as with many other screen tests submitted, you needed to be clear about this! Overall, very good despite the accent slipping a few times.
Fri 15 Feb 2008
17:38
17:38
GSOH Reviewing Team - (Sandra Screentest 1)
Margaret, this was a solid attempt and thought you did really well here in getting the character traits down. We thought you had a good use of pace throughout and demonstrated a clear range, although the more flirty and playful elements could have a little more variation in them to give this audition an edge. Great effort.
Wed 13 Feb 2008
18:46
18:46
GSOH Reviewing Team - (Patricia Screentest 1)
Margaret, this was a solid effort overall, but we did not really see the dismissive side of Patricia here. She seemed a little too pleasant about everything, and we thought you could have been a little more brave in trying to push this side of the character. Finally a common criticism, more playfulness with script given the comedy element of the show. Good effort.
Mon 11 Feb 2008
18:17
18:17
ASK TV Reviewing Team - (Policewoman Screentest 1)
Margaret, this audition starts off a little bit too warm and kindly for our intimidating Policewoman. This improves greatly after you see the picture, though, and there is definite promise here. Good job.
Fri 8 Feb 2008
18:38
18:38
ASK TV Reviewing Team - (Cheryl Screentest 1)
Margaret, you are very friendly in the beginning, and show your frustration well with your facial expressions. I think you are a little too angry at the end, but you are definitely someone who could get riled if pushed too far. Good work.
Tue 5 Feb 2008
17:58
17:58
GSOH Reviewing Team - (Kim Screentest 1)
Margaret, we enjoyed your approach here. Your pacing was a little on the slow side and we think you could get things to flow together a bit more. Performance-wise perhaps slightly over the top in places for the character - but we thought you were still able to find comedy in the right areas of the script, so well done.
Wed 30 Jan 2008
18:05
18:05
GSOH Reviewing Team - (Evelyn Screentest 1)
Margaret, a very good try here. You have a believable nervousness here which works well in the context of the 'date tape" format but less relevant to the character of Evelyn. We also would have liked to have seen you be a bit more playful with the script, given the comedy genre, but otherwise this is a very good start.
Thu 17 Jan 2008
23:46
23:46
Eve_Hawking and Steve_Nesbit - (Heather Screentest 1)
Margaret, this is a good effort, our biggest criticism is that it is a little too laboured. You also didn't appear savage enough at the conclusion. We would have liked to have felt you be a little more unbalanced.
Community Comments
Thu 21 Aug 2008
11:05
11:05
emile_jansen posted:
oeps forgot your video . well I like the fact you filmed two different characters that way giving a view to your talent . However I`d love to see who`s the person behind as well . A few seconds of you yourself so to say and much more close up ... Maybe some more drama as well . Don`t you have a showreel ? You could edit some of that into what you have now ... Do you have an agent btw ?
Thu 21 Aug 2008
10:37
10:37
emile_jansen posted:
Hi Margaret , I think there are 2 reasons for the Dutch to use UK or USA natives . 1e we can`t do your accents properly . Look at the 2 most famous Dutch Rutger Hauer and Jeroen Krabbe . One can always still hear they are both Dutch .So if they want a corporate with UK characters they go for UK actors . It looks very amateur and cheap if the accent isn`t done properly and believable , that way putting whatever product down .I figure you hear my accent as well ...
2e they may want new faces in e.g. commercials . They often ask me to come to Belgium for commercials , just because the public doesn`t know me there .But I don`t travel to Belgium for a comm. casting with 20 ot 30 applicants anymore . Don`t worth the effort .
About sites ? Spotlight `s the best . And most expensive . Are you on ? Did a casting via Spotlight for The Code (Morgan Freeman) once ,but the part went to a guy from New York cause he has a Green Card !!! Did send some clips realted to castings on there as well . It`s the most pro site . And maybe www.casting-call.uk and casting-call pro .
Tough bussiness it is . StarNow gave me some good contacts as well . But me personally I need an agent in London . Think that`s the onliest way in the end . Hopefully after Rapture I`ll get that chance .
Wishing you good luck , Emile
2e they may want new faces in e.g. commercials . They often ask me to come to Belgium for commercials , just because the public doesn`t know me there .But I don`t travel to Belgium for a comm. casting with 20 ot 30 applicants anymore . Don`t worth the effort .
About sites ? Spotlight `s the best . And most expensive . Are you on ? Did a casting via Spotlight for The Code (Morgan Freeman) once ,but the part went to a guy from New York cause he has a Green Card !!! Did send some clips realted to castings on there as well . It`s the most pro site . And maybe www.casting-call.uk and casting-call pro .
Tough bussiness it is . StarNow gave me some good contacts as well . But me personally I need an agent in London . Think that`s the onliest way in the end . Hopefully after Rapture I`ll get that chance .
Wishing you good luck , Emile
Sun 17 Aug 2008
18:45
18:45
Connie_Ma_Baker posted:
PS If you saw work on 'tobeseen' (I think that it the site you mentioned, forgive if it's wrong), then sign up for the month. I think they are all about the same. I've had more work from 'tobeseen'
Sun 17 Aug 2008
18:41
18:41
Connie_Ma_Baker posted:
To be honest Margaret, I think it's difficult for our age anyway. I've only recently paid for CCP (Casting Call), and have applied for numerous things but nothing so far but as I said, it's the summer. If your agent hasn't got you anything for a while, it might be worth looking around and remarket yourself, then you could get onto their casting info. I guess it's only fair, as our agents are meant to do that! Why don't you try one of the casting websites for a month, see how you go. That's what I did with CastWeb initially, then I tried tobeseen - it's all tax deductible anyway. I'm sorry to hear about Marie, (Martin's partner), hope she's okay. Yes I know he's preparing for a tour September. Our Actors & Writers group are on our summer break, so I'll catch up with his news in early September. Hopefully meet you at CWFF or the Gala Night. xx
Tue 12 Aug 2008
17:50
17:50
Farah_Sardar posted:
I have a part time job and a family. The job pays for my websites. If you're not happy with your agent then go it alone. In my opinion, free work can be good to bump up your credits and contribute to a showreel. It's only good as a spring board though. There is always a way. We must believe. xxx
Tue 8 Jul 2008
21:48
21:48
Sir_Dark_Knight posted:
Hey Margaret! Thankx for taking the time to review my bit your comments are always welcome! I utilized this opportunity to deliver a straight no frills piece to camera as an exercise simply to show the breadth of my range as this helps to stop the pond growing stagnant! Good luck! Knight Out!
Thu 3 Jul 2008
01:52
01:52
Fatso posted:
Hi Margaret. Just wanted to say thanks for reviewing my clip. I know what you mean about the glasses. The reflections are even worse when viewed full screen. Not at all offended by the Clive James reference. Curiously enough I was once cast to play Clive James in a live music show so well spotted. I thought long and hard about how to pitch the audition and deliberately went for the news reporter approach in the belief that they were looking for a straight man to act as a foil for Jamies zany comedy. Having read the few reviews that exist on site I have to admit that it now looks as if you are right and they are indeed looking for a zanier approach. Oh well, thats the fun of these things trying to work out what they want. Much of my feedback in the past has referred to OTT performances so I really wanted to put in a semi serious performance this time to show them the other side of me. Unfortunately I am away on holiday on 1st September so even if they did want me I wouldnt be available but as Steve says they now have something on record to show how I might shape up as a presenter for future projects. All the best and thanks agin for reviewing my clip. All the best Wayne
Wed 2 Jul 2008
22:54
22:54
Farah_Sardar posted:
Hi Margaret, How are you? I think if you tried a really dramatic script it would be better for showing off your acting ability. But well done for getting one done and uploaded and interesting to see you at home with your dog (well interesting for me, cos I'm that type of nosy person!)
Regards.xxx
Regards.xxx
Wed 2 Jul 2008
09:43
09:43
cheekychappy posted:
Margaret I Like your video. A good idea to give us the "natural you" in the first part, as you have here. You remind me somewhat of a woman who used to run the country, another Margaret. Are you related in any way?Great stuff - felt like a naughty school boy listening to you this morning - wouldn't like to spend more than a coupe of minutes in your company. And then in the second part a spot on characterisation of a warm and likeable woman with charm and integrity.Challenging, direct and at the same time very approachable. Angus Was very natural & Likeable too but lacks the focus and discipline to really make it as a performer.
Like you, I would like to see many more ladies parts for the over 40's. I am 47 in a couple of weeks an hope to see plenty more.
Keep up the good work
Rob
I would like to see more womens parts
Like you, I would like to see many more ladies parts for the over 40's. I am 47 in a couple of weeks an hope to see plenty more.
Keep up the good work
Rob
I would like to see more womens parts
Sat 28 Jun 2008
05:19
05:19
Tordy posted:
frightening welcome video,, jeez.
nightmare lady , who could it be?
And you're really good with that hand puppet in the second half. Brill.
nightmare lady , who could it be?
And you're really good with that hand puppet in the second half. Brill.
Sat 28 Jun 2008
00:33
00:33
Gertiejo posted:
Thanks Margaret that was really nice of you! I've attempted the CWFF audition so it will be nice to get some feedback to see what BTMS think aswell! Cheers luv!
Mon 2 Jun 2008
12:20
12:20
margaretashley posted:
Can't seem to get it to work properly, but will keep trying. did you manage to read it.
Sun 1 Jun 2008
18:23
18:23
Connie_Ma_Baker posted:
Margaret, I've found their website, if that's any help : http://section2films.com/HOME.html.
Fri 16 May 2008
19:03
19:03
NorthernGirl posted:
Margaret - Hi. Sorry not to reply sooner but it has been a busy week. Yes, the Ma audition certainly brought out my attractive side I thought. Loved doing it, as you probably did too - I am lovimg these parts that we can get our teeth( especially the rotten ones!)into. Take care x
Tue 13 May 2008
12:28
12:28
irinaimunteanu posted:
Hello. Thanks for the comment... You have the right attitude and good pacing, but sometimes it feels the accent is a little awkward...Well, good luck!
Mon 12 May 2008
03:53
03:53
sophie999 posted:
hi margaret, yep.. love that hat :-) good luck to you as well...
Mon 12 May 2008
00:47
00:47
Tordy posted:
nope, normal as they come.
God, man , image...your hat is totally mad. And you look really tough..good for ma.
God, man , image...your hat is totally mad. And you look really tough..good for ma.
Wed 7 May 2008
09:44
09:44
TAMSTER posted:
hey good luck with ma i loved how you set it and your costume you really reminded me of the lady in the film grease who helps the Tbirds at the garage fix up the cars. hope your well lol x