About this conversation
Katharine Franco works across commercials, film, and television, and she is known for her range. In a single year she can play a biblical mother and a thriller's quiet menace and make you believe both. What surprised Cynthia is that none of it was the plan. Katharine was a shy kid who never performed growing up and came to acting later in life, after a friend pulled her backstage at a musical and the costumes in wardrobe hooked her. She comes from a family of working artists, and for ten years she has coached alongside her mentor and best friend Glenn Morshower.
In this episode of The Cynthia Manion Show, Katharine walks Cynthia through the roles that built her: Elizabeth in the K-LOVE film Virgin Birth (now past a million views on YouTube and a K-LOVE Fan Awards nominee), Suzy in the thriller Kill Trip (the role her director Kristian McKay compared to Keith Richards), the western lead Dolorosa in Potters Ground, and a mob boss's daughter in Red Stone opposite Neal McDonough and Michael Cudlitz. She also shares what is next, and the advice that anchors all of it.
"Know who you are, listen to your whispers."
In this conversation
- 00:00Introduction to Catherine Franco
- 00:10Catherine's Early Influences and Family Background
- 05:36The Spark of Acting: A Personal Journey
- 09:03Navigating a Diverse Acting Career
- 11:59Mentorship and Coaching in Acting
- 14:26Red Carpet Moments and Film Highlights
- 18:00Lessons from Teaching and the Artistic Journey
- 21:41Approaching New Roles and Character Development
- 24:01Exploring Range: From Wholesome to Edgy Roles
- 25:21Overcoming Obstacles Through Faith
- 27:57The Journey of Playing Biblical Characters
- 31:17Navigating Complex Roles and Personal Growth
- 34:08Exploring Strong Female Characters in Film
- 37:10Collaborating with Established Actors
- 39:49The Impact of Meaningful Roles
- 42:17The Gift of Faith in Storytelling
- 44:12Upcoming Projects and Future Endeavors
- 46:46Advice for Aspiring Actors
- 48:49The Importance of Self-Identity in Acting
