[post_page_title]As the World Turns[/post_page_title]
Playing a minor role in The Flamingo Kid was what she needed to get her foot in the door, and after that acting experience she dropped out of college.
In the same year she landed her debut role, the budding actress would land a small part in romance drama As the World Turns – a hugely popular TV show. After enjoying her first foray into the world of professional acting, Tomei looked all set for a bright future, all she had to do now was work hard.
