How did you spend your weekend Marine? Brandon Soetaert, 23, from our San Diego Office, a Drill Instructor with the Marines, didn't spend his spend  his weekend trying to turn civilians into Marines, practicing at the shooting range or working the obstacle course. Instead, he spent one of his June weekends running around a sound-stage for an X-Box television commercial.

A fresh face with One Source Talent since 2006, Brandon has had little time for his acting and modeling career due to his commitment and position with the Marines. With a call from the Agency Services Department at One Source Talent and an opening in his Marine schedule, Brandon was able to audition for the X-Box commercial. Brandon was one of fifty people participating in the audition and he was one of eight people picked to appear in the commercial.

It may be a bit hard for his friends and family to recognize him when the spot begins airing. Why? As Brandon put it, "(he will have) a digitalized face." Brandon will also be seen dressed up in green camouflage clothing, wearing tactical combat vests, futuristic looking body armor and carrying various set weapons. Whether Brandon's family and friends can recognize him or not he can place this first and substantial experience onto his acting resume.

It is a bit ironic that Brandon is not a "gamer". Instead, he enjoys his free time boxing or working out. As for the modeling and acting, he will continue to pursue it on a part-time basis. His position with the Marines comes first as well as his hope of becoming an officer, but he will continue to pursue auditions as long as they work into his schedule.

One Source Talent wishes Brandon the best as he pursues his acting, modeling and Marine Corps careers.