Max Forbes
- Stats
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- Age
- 21
- Height
- 180cm
- Ethnicity
- NZ European
- Skills
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- Accents - Standard US & Australian
- Dance - Hip Hop
- Motorbike/Motorcross
- Mountain Biking
- Singing
- Skateboarding
- Trampolining
Max is an actor based in Auckland, with a strong passion for both screen and stage performance. Born and Bred on the North Shore in Tāmaki Makaurau, he graduated from South Seas Film School in 2023, earning a Diploma in Drama (Screen Acting) (Level 6). Max's interest in acting was initially sparked by his background as a hip-hop dancer and his experience creating short films with peers throughout his high school years. His performance in the 48 Film Festival short film The First Day earned him a nomination for Best Acting at the New Zealand Youth Film Festival. Outside of his acting career, Max engages in outdoor activities such as dirt biking, mountain biking, and trampolining. |
Experience
Short Film | |||
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2023 | Motion | Role: Mark |
Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Ryan Evans |
2023 | Loves Me Not | Role: Mark (In Game) |
Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Sime Urale |
2023 | Playtest | Role: Mark (In Game) |
Production Company: Yoobee
Director: James Cain |
2022 | The First Day | Role: Michael |
Production Company: Yoobee
Director: James Cain |
2022 | Floating Amidst the Ocean | Role: Acourt |
Production Company: Yoobee
Director: D'artagnan Lewis |
2022 | Boys Club | Role: Julian |
Production Company: Yoobee
Director: George Teagle |
Awards | |||
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2022 | New Zealand Youth Film Festival | Role: Nominated for Best Actor |
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Television Series | |||
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2025 | Shortland Street S34 | Role: Luke Boult |
Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
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2024 | Brokenwood Mysteries Series11 Episode 1 | Role: Young James |
Production Company: Brokenwood Productions Limited
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Training | |||
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2023 | James Irvine - Scene Study | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Elizabeth Nabben - Voiceover & Accent Training | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Ben Crowder - Clowning | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Matthew Kereama - Singing & Vocal | Role: Actor |
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2023 | South Seas Film & TV | Role: Actor Graduate |
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