Melissa Advani
About: 
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.
Categories:  Actress, Presenter, Voice Over
eMail:  http://www.ukscreen.com/contact/meladvani
WWW:  http://www.ukscreen.com/cast/meladvani
Address:  Surrey/London
Greater London
United Kingdom
Agent:  Global7|+44 (0)7506 441 459
Playing Ages:  23 to 33
Height:  ft 7 in (170 cm)
Eyes:  Brown
Hair:  Black
Ethnicity:  Asian, Indian, Latin American
Languages:  English
Accents:  RP, Good ear
Melissa Advani photo
Training and Skills
Formal Training: 
  1. Ward Acting Studio New York. Wendy Ward, Director. Meisner Technique.
  2. Williamsons movement technique, Vocal technique, Alexander technique.
  3. Screen Acting Course - Megan Doneman, Sadlers Well. Showreel.
  4. BA (hons) at QMW college with Central School of Speech & Drama, 2:1.
  5. Guildhall School of Speech & Drama - Acting grades: Preliminary - 6a.
Other Skills: 
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.
Additional Information
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.
Credits
Type Production Name Company Role Year
Short Film I want out Corridor Productions Sue 2008
Commercials No Smoking Fantasia Ads Lead - girlfriend 2007
Feature Film Kuch Din Kuch Pal Inspiration Movies Jenny 2003
Corporate Canon International Tileywoodman Model 2002
Corporate JL ION Scene Productions Voice Over 2002
Short Film Secret Rendezvous NoorDattani Jav 2002
Short Film Glory Days Everlasting Productions Alice 2001
Theatre Beautiful Bodies Confederate Theatre Co. Jessie 2000
Theatre Camino Real Central School of Speech & Drama Prudence 1999
Theatre Catch 22 QMW Theatre Co Yossarian 1999
Theatre Jumble Robert James Jane 1999
Theatre A Midsummer Night's Dream PM Theatre Helena 1995
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