Stats

Age

23

Height

190cm

Ethnicity

Sri Lankan, Samoan

Skills

• Accent - Standard US, Southern US, General UK
• Singing

Pennsylvania is an actor based in Auckland with a deep passion for all aspects of the film industry, both behind and in front of the camera. A native of South Auckland, he found his path through creating and collaborating with the Massive Theatre Company after earning his diploma in performing arts. With a strong background in devised theatre, Pennsylvania's passion for storytelling has grown from within. He participated in Massive Theatre Company's Emerging Artist Show in 2022, and the following year, he joined Indian Ink’s Next Gen programme. Currently, Pennsylvania spends much of his time watching local theatre and films, while also pursuing a Bachelor of Screen Arts in Filmmaking.

Experience

Theatre
2022	What We're Made Of	Role: Pennsylvania (Ensemble)	Production Company: Massive Company Director: Wesley Dowdell and Carla Martell
2021	A Midsummer Night's Dream	Role: Lysander/Puck	Director: Bianca Seinafo & Katie Burson
2021	French Toast	Role: Toby	Production Company: Excel Director: Bianca Seinafo
2020	Vasa: A Grandmother's Love	Role: Mako	Production Company: Excel Director: Bianca Seinafo & Antonia Kamu

Short Film
2022	Talking Bout Nothing	Role: Actor	Director: Andrew Hughes
2019	Lasting Moments	Role: Phinn	Production Company: Tui Three Director: Terry Cheng

Television Series
2021	Sis the Show	Role: Extra	Production Company: Culture Factory Director: Hanelle Harris
2019	The Wilds	Role: Exta	Production Company: Amazon Prime Video Director: Susanna Fogel

Training
2021	Diploma in Acting Onstage and Screen	Role: Actor
2021	Devising Physical Theatre Workshop	Role: Actor