Ordinary people can be signed as actors by participating in actor selection activities, applying for film and television academies, shooting online short videos, participating in dramas, and serving as extras.

1. Participate in actor selection activities: Many film and television companies and producers will regularly hold actor selection activities to screen out potential new actors through auditions, re-examinations, etc. Ordinary people can sign up for these activities and strive for contract signing opportunities by showing off their acting skills and talents.

2. Apply for the Film and Television Academy: Applying for the Film and Television Academy can receive professional performance training and improve your acting skills. At the same time, some film and television schools have cooperative relationships with film and television companies, and students with outstanding performance may be spotted and signed by film and television companies. For example, well-known domestic film and television academies such as Beijing Film Academy and Shanghai Theater Academy.

3. Shoot short online videos: You can show your acting skills and sense of humor by shooting short online videos, thereby attracting the attention of fans. Once you have a certain fan base, you may be spotted by a film and television company and sign a contract. For example, actors such as Ma Li and Chang Yuan from the Happy Twist Team stood out by shooting short videos.

4. Participating in dramas: Participating in drama performances can accumulate stage performance experience and practice acting skills. Some drama directors or screenwriters may recommend potential actors to film and television companies to obtain contract opportunities. For example, the famous actor Hu Ge came to the screen through the drama stage.

5. Act as an extra: You can go to a movie studio to work as an extra. Although you will only play some small roles at first, you can observe and learn the acting skills of professional actors at close range on the set. At the same time, extras are also a good opportunity to show their talents to directors and producers. If you perform well, you may be spotted by a director or producer and sign a contract.