In other words, being a famous, top actor actress means that you are successful, that you have achieved your fullest potential. However, climbing the ladder to the top is not easy in any profession. In order to be counted among the handful of superstars, you need to make your mark. How do you that? How do you achieve you dream? What can give you the best shot at this career?

Contrary to popular beliefs, looks are not always paramount in acting. You need not be the most beautiful or handsome person to succeed. If you look closely, you will find that the career of many of the superstars of today skyrocketed because they did not conform to the standards of beauty, of their time.

An "interesting look" is rather a better ticket to this career. The most important thing however, is an inherent acting talent, without which the best of the best physique and features will not have a butterball in a frying pan chance of success. If you want an acting career and want to be one of the top actors, then first and foremost, you need to know how to act.

This brings you to another pre-requisite in the acting to-do list, which is appropriate training. In order to compete with the thousands of acting career aspirants, you need to develop an extra edge. You also need to identify your particular niche.

Put these questions to yourself, "What is it that you are excellent at?" What is that you have that is unique to yourself? Do not be hard on yourself if you do not have an immediate answer to these questions. Allow yourself some time to research your own strengths, while at the same time researching what the market is demanding today.

Most of the top actors of today found their niche by thinking out of the box. Be daring, look at things differently; do not be afraid to try new things because people might laugh at you. Most often, such things magically "click" and can make you a superstar overnight.

Do you want success in the acting profession? Then be ready to be introspective and find that special come-hither thing that will attract the masses to you. Unless you identify that unique quality in yourself and find the "in demand" niche, your acting career will not likely take off. Success in Hollywood equates to being special in a unique and inimitable way.