Fitness & Motivation · 2017
Speaker Slam® Judge
Mercedez De Castro
Director of CONTACT, Casting Director, Performance Coach
Director of CONTACT, Casting Director, Performance Coach
Mercedez was an actor and gymnastics coach and is now a casting director and on-camera performance coach with over 20 years combined experience in the sports and entertainment Industry. She has made it her business to coach, audition and match talented performers with intriguing roles for CBC, NBC, Global, The Food Network, HGTV, Bravo! and beyond. Mercedez has cast for National and International TV shows, media projects and development pitches and knows how to help you prepare and shine for your moments in the spotlight. She will help you make 'contact' with your audience and with the lens! “I know what it feels like to be a coach, an actor, and a casting director. I will help you “pop” on camera!”
Mercedez has judged a Speaker Slam® competition, scoring speakers on story, delivery and impact.