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Melissa Advani |
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About:
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Melissa Advani began her love of performance at a young age gaining Honours in Guildhall Speech & Drama and Acting examinations. Following this, she was one of 150 young hopefuls selected from over 4000 applicants to enter the National Youth Theatre for a Summer School. After this Melissa continued her studies taking Drama at both GCSE and A-Level. She then went on to complete a BA (Hons) degree at QMW University and the Central School of Speech and Drama in English and Drama.
She spent 4 years working in Fringe theatre and short films and then gained a role in Bollywood movie 'Kuch Din, Kuch Pal'.
Melissa is determined to accelerate her acting career now and is looking for opportunities to collaborate and gain new skills. She is also a qualified make-up artist. |
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Categories:
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Actress, Presenter, Voice Over
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eMail:
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http://www.ukscreen.com/contact/meladvani |
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WWW:
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http://www.ukscreen.com/cast/meladvani |
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Address:
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Surrey/London
Greater London
United Kingdom
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Agent:
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Global7|+44 (0)7506 441 459
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Playing Ages:
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23 to 33
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Height:
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5 ft 7 in (170 cm)
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Eyes:
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Brown
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Hair:
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Black
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Ethnicity:
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Asian, Indian, Latin American
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Languages:
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English
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Accents:
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RP, Good ear
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Training and Skills
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Formal Training:
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- Ward Acting Studio New York. Wendy Ward, Director. Meisner Technique.
- Williamsons movement technique, Vocal technique, Alexander technique.
- Screen Acting Course - Megan Doneman, Sadlers Well. Showreel.
- BA (hons) at QMW college with Central School of Speech & Drama, 2:1.
- Guildhall School of Speech & Drama - Acting grades: Preliminary - 6a.
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Other Skills:
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Drama workshop leader. Piano – Grade 5. Musical Composition. Meisner. Williamsons movement - viewpoints. Alexander technique. Improvisation. Djing/Mixing. Stage Management. Full driving licence. Make-up artisty. Computer literate.
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Additional Information
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Teach English to Foreign students. Work on developing speech clarity and accentuation of the English language. I have participated in role play’s at St Bartholomew’s Hospital (London) where I was assisting in third year medical student practical exams. July ’92 : National Youth Theatre of Great Britain : Three week intensive training with Paul Roseby. I worked 4 years in Hospital Radio eventually presenting my own one hour slot.
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Credits
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Production Name |
Company |
Role |
Year |
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Short Film |
I want out |
Corridor Productions |
Sue |
2008 |
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Commercials |
No Smoking |
Fantasia Ads |
Lead - girlfriend |
2007 |
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Feature Film |
Kuch Din Kuch Pal |
Inspiration Movies |
Jenny |
2003 |
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Corporate |
Canon International |
Tileywoodman |
Model |
2002 |
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Corporate |
JL ION |
Scene Productions |
Voice Over |
2002 |
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Short Film |
Secret Rendezvous |
NoorDattani |
Jav |
2002 |
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Short Film |
Glory Days |
Everlasting Productions |
Alice |
2001 |
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Theatre |
Beautiful Bodies |
Confederate Theatre Co. |
Jessie |
2000 |
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Theatre |
Camino Real |
Central School of Speech & Drama |
Prudence |
1999 |
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Theatre |
Catch 22 |
QMW Theatre Co |
Yossarian |
1999 |
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Theatre |
Jumble |
Robert James |
Jane |
1999 |
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Theatre |
A Midsummer Night's Dream |
PM Theatre |
Helena |
1995 |
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