Some children become famous because their parents are famous. Fortunately, there are other ways to be a popular kid. If you are smart, talented, and ambitious, you can use your skills to become famous.
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Method 1 of 2: Doing Activities You Like
Step 1. Enter the competition
Taking part in competitions is one of the main ways to become famous. There are many competitions that you can take part in, such as beauty competitions, dancing, writing, and others. Look for competitions that will allow you to show your talent.
- Learn about leading competitions that match your field of interest. Some races are held solely for the benefit of sponsors. If the competition is not recognized by the experts working in the field you are passionate about, you will not become famous.
- Show your best ability when participating in the competition. Even if the races you participate in are not top-notch ones, you can gain a lot of experience that will help you get ready for the bigger ones.
- If you fail to win the race, don't stop trying. The personality of the judges and the type of race affect your chances of winning the race.
Step 2. Try joining a talent show
Participating in talent search shows, such as Indonesian Idol Junior, The Voice Kids Indonesia, and other well-known competitions can help you gain popularity. Auditions of these events are held in major cities in Indonesia.
- Please note that the competition for this event is very tight. You will compete with thousands of children who have the same dream.
- These events usually involve judges being rude to participants. Therefore, be prepared to be ridiculed, no matter how talented you are.
Step 3. Join an agent
Read professional journals and magazines, such as the Backstage Callsheet. The website lists talent agencies based in Los Angeles and New York. To find an agent in Indonesia, you can ask your parents to contact the production house to get information about the agent and also a casting call (a pre-production process held to find and select actors or other jobs). Look for agencies that work for famous children. After that, call and ask them to help you get a job in the entertainment world.
- Remember that reputable agencies will not work with you without parental consent if you are under 18 years of age. Do not follow the agent's orders without informing your parents first.
- Be honest when introducing yourself to agents. If the photo sent does not match your appearance, the agent will not cooperate with you.
- Don't fake your age if you're under 18.
Step 4. Collect enough money
You have to spend money to enter the competition. In addition, you also have to buy high-quality equipment to showcase your talent as well as quality clothes to make your appearance look attractive. You may have to spend quite a bit of money to buy these items. Even though you can save money by learning to make your own tools and clothes you need, such as sewing clothes or shopping at a thrift store, you still have to spend money to achieve your dreams.
- Talk to people who are willing to help you financially.
- Look for scholarships that match your interests.
- Consider using crowdfunding websites, such as Kitabisa and Go Fund Me, to raise cash donations.
Step 5. Go to the city where the celebrity lives and works
If you want to enter the entertainment industry, you should go to Jakarta because many celebrities live there. In addition, many television shows and competitions are held in this city. Therefore, living in the city can make it easier for your business to become famous.
- Take advantage of the connections you have. Talk to people you know about your talents. After that, ask for their help to introduce you to people who work in the entertainment industry.
- Attend events and competitions that are relevant to your field of interest even if you are not competing.
- Support people who are also trying to become famous because they might be able to help you.
Step 6. Find out the communities where you live
If you want to be famous, you have to know a lot about local communities that share your talents and interests. Look for people who are famous in the same field as you and follow their way to fame. Imitate the lifestyle they applied as a child and try harder than them.
- Follow the figures who inspire you on social media. Learn the activities they do, the places they visit, and their routines at work and in their daily lives.
- If you look closely at famous people, you will realize that no one is perfect. Even famous people make mistakes. Learn from their mistakes and don't repeat the same mistakes.
Step 7. Be a person who never gives up
While everyone can become famous, almost everyone fails to achieve fame. Their failure was not due to insufficient talent, but that they decided to pursue something more important than fame. If you want to be famous, you have to be a person who never gives up.
- If an agency rejects you, keep looking for another agency.
- Almost everyone will experience more defeats than wins when participating in competitions. Keep following the race and your chances of winning will be even greater.
- Try to keep focusing on your dreams. If you really want to improve your career and become famous, you should not spend time arguing with schoolmates, relatives, or neighbors. Focus your attention on your dreams and your chances of achieving them will be even greater.
Method 2 of 2: Doing Creative Things
Step 1. Find an interesting idea
Go to YouTube and see "Trending" videos and get lots of views and subscribers. This can help you find out what other kids are doing to gain fame on YouTube. In addition, this can also help you come up with interesting ideas.
- Look for things you can do better than other kids do on YouTube videos.
- If you want to make the same work as other people's work, try to apply more creative ideas. Thus, your work will have better quality than other people's works even though the format is the same.
- Talk to friends and family for suggestions and ideas. You might be able to collaborate with them to do something. However, famous singers are even accompanied by musical groups and backing vocalists (backing singers). You don't have to do everything alone.
Step 2. Create a video
You must have a video to demonstrate your skills. Therefore, you must have a video camera and learn to record, edit, and upload videos to the internet. Make sure the video you make has good quality sound. If not, consider adding music to the video.
- Make one or more videos.
- Make videos more interesting by adding stunning effects, such as animations or stop motion.
- If you're not interested in watching your videos, other people won't be interested in watching them either. Try to make videos that are fun, funny, and polite.
- Don't do anything illegal when making videos. Otherwise, your video will not be able to upload to social media.
Step 3. Promote yourself
Create websites and video channels, such as YouTube. In addition, often use social media. Try not only to use popular social media, but also new, trendy social media.
- Don't share your phone number, home address, or other personal information that could tell people where you are on websites and social media. In addition to endangering yourself, this can also make you look like someone who is not famous.
- Make sure whatever you post on social media, such as posts, videos, or photos, matches the image of yourself that you want to build and promote to people. For example, if you're trying to become a famous athlete, make sure people see you spending time on the track, not at a fast food restaurant.
- Promote yourself to people on social media. Twitter is a great social media to promote yourself directly to famous people. However, don't over-promote yourself. Otherwise, people will be annoyed and impressed. Therefore, you must be careful when promoting yourself so as not to be seen as spam.
Step 4. Be prepared when your fame dwindles
There is a famous saying by Andy Warhol: "In the future, everyone will be famous for 15 minutes." This proverb has the message that fame is not eternal. You may be famous for a day, a few weeks, or more.
- Learn from other celebrities. Know what they do when their fame wanes. Look for a figure who inspires you who has a good life.
- You will probably realize that having fame is not an easy thing. While getting people's attention may seem like fun, it can be overwhelming. Depending on your job as a celebrity, you won't be able to act as you please when doing activities because you have to take care of your image and any actions can affect it. If your fame starts to wane, you don't have to worry too much about it.
Step 5. Talk to the family
If you become famous, this can affect your relationship with your family. Therefore, make sure they will continue to support you. It should be noted that the affection and attention that comes from your family is longer and greater than the attention you get when you are famous. Many celebrities still try to make time to gather with family. Therefore, if you manage to become famous, never forget your family and take time to hang out with them.
- Your family may be able to help you come up with ideas. They may be aware of your abilities and talents. In addition, they can also look for ways to promote yourself.
- If you need money for transportation or buying goods, your parents may be able to help you.
- If you are under 18, your parents may have to sign certain consent forms. You should involve your parents in all your plans. Therefore, you won't have a hard time explaining your plans and desires if you don't tell your parents out of the blue.
Warning
- Protect yourself from scammers and perverts. Many scammers lure fame if the kids want to work with them. However, children who are deceived will be forced to work in the child pornography industry. Working in the child porn industry is illegal and won't make you famous.
- Do not audition or race and seek out an agent or manager without parental consent.
- Remember that if you upload something on the internet, everyone can see it forever. Don't upload videos, pictures, or anything else that would embarrass you as an adult.
