Indian/ /Asian and African list for Shantaram
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  • Role Title: Indian Extras
  • Casting Name: Shantaram
  • Casting Date: 01/11/2021
  • Job Date: 01/11/2021
  • Notes:
  • Name: Manu Suri Height: 170cm
    Gender: Male Chest: 170cm
    DOB: 21/01/1954 Hips: 104cm
    Nationality: Australian Waist: 102cm
    Eye Colour: Light black SUIT SIZE: Large tshirt/ 40R suit
    Hair Colour: Grey Shoe Size:
    BIO:
  • Name: Jaydev Joshi Height: 5'11
    Gender: Male Chest: 5'11
    DOB: 08/06/1985 Hips: 37 inch
    Nationality: Indian/Australian Waist: 33inch
    Eye Colour: Brown SUIT SIZE: 36
    Hair Colour: Black Shoe Size:
    BIO: Jaydev comes from an Indian background and has more than 5 years of industry experience in acting, commercials and working as an extra. Jaydev is very well mannered and has high professional etiquettes. He is punctual, reliable and flexible with travel arrangements for work. Jaydev has a positive outlook to life and is quick to respond to any opportunities.
  • Name: George George Height: 173cm
    Gender: Male Chest: 173cm
    DOB: 05/02/1965 Hips: 100cm
    Nationality: Australian Waist: 107cm
    Eye Colour: Dark brown SUIT SIZE: 42R/ Large
    Hair Colour: Dark Shoe Size:
    BIO: George Samuel is 55 years old, and was born in Bahrain to Indian origin parents. He lives in Australia since 1999 and have appeared in ads for Seek in 2001, did a cookery show(8 episodes) in regional language program for channel 31 in 2012 and also appeared in SBS insight program(Episode 33 in 2018). George has written, directed and acted in school dramas and is passionate about acting. George is also an accomplished guitar player, golfer and a squash player. In his free time he loves to cook and ride his motorcycle. George is also familiar with the entertainment industry and is also very professional in his approach.
  • Role Title: AFRICAN EXTRAS
  • Casting Name: SHANTARAM
  • Casting Date: 01/11/2021
  • Job Date: 01/11/2021
  • Notes:
  • Name: Kwamena Brace Height: 195cm/6'5''
    Gender: Male Chest: 195cm/6'5''
    DOB: 17/10/1987 Hips: 36in
    Nationality: Finnish Waist: 94cm
    Eye Colour: Brown SUIT SIZE: XL
    Hair Colour: Black Shoe Size:
    BIO: Kwamena is a Finnish/Ghanaian musician, actor and model now residing in Melbourne. Previously working and living in London, where he accumulated six years of experience in commercial and extras work.


  • Name: Melissa Smile Height: 180cm
    Gender: Female Chest: 180cm
    DOB: 23/08/1971 Hips: 101cm
    Nationality: American / Puerto Rican Waist: 84cm
    Eye Colour: Brown SUIT SIZE: 12
    Hair Colour: Brown Shoe Size:
    BIO: Melissa has been on dancing on stage since the tender age of 6 years old. Adding to her repertoire instruments, singing an acting while growing up in New York City. Since moving to Australia in 2013 she has been performing for children with hey dee ho music doing concerts in Wyndham area. Adding emcee along to her many talents for the past two years has been emceeing Christmas Carol events as well as singing in them. Currently she is dancing with Dance Nation Academy and traveling to Disney with them in 2020. Along with sining backing vocals as well as playing the cajon for EP launches for new singers, performing in music videos for Teskey brothers and Michelle Gardiner, a made by milk commercial, acting in film for Pandora productions, she is slowly making her mark in the industry in Melbourne. Melissa is the hardest working person in the room while enjoying working in her craft. Easy to work with and happy to give it a go. Melissa is also an outdoor enthusiast, is trained in bushwalking, rock climbing, and archery and yoga.
  • Role Title: Asian Talent
  • Casting Name: Shantaram
  • Casting Date: 01/11/2021
  • Job Date: 01/11/2021
  • Notes:
  • Name: Melissa Kew Height: 163cm
    Gender: Female Chest: 163cm
    DOB: 14/5/1963 Hips: 37in / 94.5cm
    Nationality: Australia Waist: 29.5in / 75.5cm
    Eye Colour: Dark brown SUIT SIZE: 8
    Hair Colour: Black Shoe Size:
    BIO:
  • Name: Victoria Haslam Height: 167
    Gender: Female Chest: 167
    DOB: 3/11/1961 Hips: 84
    Nationality: Filipina/ Spanish/ Chinese Waist: 66
    Eye Colour: Brown SUIT SIZE: 8
    Hair Colour: Black Shoe Size:
    BIO: Victoria Haslam is a Melbourne based Artist and Performer. Originally from Philadelphia, she trained in Drama, Fine Arts, Dance and Piano from childhood.
    As an actor, Victoria is drawn to roles which engage her physicality and total commitment to character.
    Victoria is thrilled to be represented by The FactoryTalent.

    BIT PARTS -TV:

    2016: Ep1/S6 OFFSPRING; role "Crying Woman"
    2014: WINNERS & LOSERS; role "Psychiatrist"

    STAGE:

    2017 (in rehearsal)
    Romeo & JULIET; role of Juliet; Sly Rat Theatre Co for Shakespeare In The Airways festival

    ORGASM Short Play Festivals # 4, 7, 8, and 10; various roles; Owl & Cat Theatre

    2017/February-March
    THE TEMPEST; role of (Blind) Gonzalo; Sly Rat Theatre Co for Shakespeare on the Maribyrnong festival

    2016
    MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM; role of Hippolyta/Mustardseed; Sly Rat Theatre Co for Shakespeare on the Maribyrnong festival

    CHOICE; role of Phil; Owl & Cat Theatre

    DINNER WITH AN ADDICTION; role of Woman; Owl & Cat Theatre

    2015
    THE BACCHAE; role of "Bacchant;" Moreland Theatre Co at Metaboia Theatre

    DO YOU FEAR THE DARK; roles of "Mother/Pandora" ; Dramatic Pause Theatre Co at The Butterfly club (Reprised in full from TOM TAT; role of "Pandora" first performed for Play 6.)

    MASQUE OF THE RED DEATH; role of "#4/Pride; Play 6 10th Anniversary Festival; Bluestone ArtSpace

    CREDITS
    Victoria has worked as Costumier, Set Designer, Prop maker on several Independent Theatre projects.

    PERSONAL
    Natural accent: Northeastern USA; Ethnicity: Filipino/Spanish/Chinese
    Scholarship: Bachelor of Fine Arts
  • Name: Bryan Yap Height: 172cm
    Gender: Male Chest: 172cm
    DOB: 19/01/1983 Hips: 109cm
    Nationality: Filipino Waist: 99cm
    Eye Colour: Dark Brown SUIT SIZE: 40 short to regular
    Hair Colour: Black Shoe Size:
    BIO: Bryan is a well-rounded artist. Though he's been in the corporate industry for over a decade being a Training Supervisor in a reputed company and managing his own business in The Philippines, he still managed to involve himself in to his artistic passion. Aside from being a Wedding Singer, he also performed in various musical plays and appeared in some short films. He is also a member of a locally known Chorale, singing in Bass to Baritone voice and even in Tenor part should needs arise. He also did photo shoots for different local businesses and with professional photographers.

    He is also a Ringside Announcer of a popular MMA event. And with his versatile voice, he's also doing voice overs for different Online TV's teasers, disclaimers, events, and even do voice acting in some short films. And speaking of versatility, he also managed to engage himself in to different sports such as Muay Thai, BJJ, Boxing, Basketball, Badminton, etc. which gives him a wide variety of skills in his arsenal.
    In 2017, some other opportunities came such as a Lead Role in an Indie film, casting in a TV Series and Travel Show hosting but didn't materialise since he chose to move in Melbourne and face the next level of his life being a married man. But this is just the beginning for him. He is now ready to start anew, and willing share his talents and devote his time to excel in this craft.

    Fully Vaccinated.