Today, we're incredibly excited to chat with rising star Aparna Brielle, whose career took flight just as the acting industry underwent one of its biggest transformations: the self-tape revolution. From her early move to Los Angeles from Oregon to her breakout role as Sarika on NBC's A.P. Bio, Aparna has built a dynamic and diverse career—navigating everything from offbeat comedy to high-octane spy thrillers. Aparna shares how she based her A.P. Bio character on Reese Witherspoon in Election and how her wardrobe helped win her the role. We also reverse-engineer her journey from those first uncertain steps in Hollywood to her current role as Tina in Netflix’s FUBAR, where she stars alongside Arnold Schwarzenegger in a globe-trotting, adrenaline-filled CIA comedy-drama. With credits spanning Boo, Bitch, The Dead Girls Detective Agency, and Mech Cadets, Aparna shares insights on what it means to adapt, evolve, and stay sharp in a rapidly changing industry. These are the unforgettable stories that landed Aparna Brielle right here. <h5>THAT ONE AUDITION'S LINKS:</h5> For exclusive content surrounding this and all podcast episodes, sign up for our amazing newsletter at <a href="https://alyshiaochse.com/" target="_blank">AlyshiaOchse.com</a>. And don't forget to snap and post a photo while listening to the show and tag me: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyshiaochse/" target="_blank">@alyshiaochse</a> &amp; <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatoneaudition/" target="_blank">@thatoneaudition</a> <ul> <li>THE BRIDGE FOR ACTORS: <a href="https://www.thebridgeforactors.com">Become a WORKING ACTOR</a></li> <li>THE PRACTICE TRACK: <a href="https://www.thepracticetrack.com">Membership to Practice Weekly</a></li> <li>PATREON: <a href="https://www.patreon.com/thatoneaudition">@thatoneaudition</a></li> <li>CONSULTING: <a href="https://alyshiaochse.com/consulting/">Get 1-on-1 advice for your acting career from Alyshia Ochse</a></li> <li>COACHING: <a href="https://alyshiaochse.com/coaching/">Get personalized coaching from Alyshia on your next audition or role</a></li> <li>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/alyshiaochse/">@alyshiaochse</a></li> <li>INSTAGRAM: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/thatoneaudition/">@thatoneaudition</a></li> <li>WEBSITE: <a href="https://alyshiaochse.com/">AlyshiaOchse.com</a></li> <li>ITUNES: <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/that-one-audition-tv-film-performing-arts-education/id1262208420"> Subscribe to That One Audition on iTunes</a></li> <li>SPOTIFY: <a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/1EuNqpt5GTBopMh7UqkihP">Subscribe to That One Audition on Spotify</a></li> <li>STITCHER: <a href="https://www.stitcher.com/podcast/alyshia-ochse/that-one-audition">Subscribe to That One Audition on Stitcher</a></li> </ul> <h5>EPISODE CREDITS:</h5> <ul> <li>WRITER: Erin McCluskey</li> <li>WEBSITE &amp; GRAPHICS: <a href="https://chasejennings.com/" target="_blank">Chase Jennings</a></li> <li>ASSISTANT: Elle Powell</li> <li>SOCIAL OUTREACH: Alara Ceri</li> </ul>

Today, we're incredibly excited to chat with rising star Aparna Brielle, whose career took flight just as the acting industry underwent one of its biggest transformations: the self-tape revolution. From her early move to Los Angeles from Oregon to her...

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