Shannen Leigh

Shannen Leigh

Stats
Age
24
Height
158cm
Ethnicity
South East Asian, British
Skills
  • Accent - British
Shannen is an actor based in Auckland, with a strong passion for both screen and stage performances.

Originally from South Auckland, she relocated to Hamilton to pursue her studies at the University of Waikato, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts with a major in Screen and Media Studies. Throughout her studies, Shannen appeared in multiple short films for film production classes, one of which was a finalist at the Kirikiriroa Short Film Festival in 2021. Another standout moment in her career was performing in an energetic pantomime of Peter Pan in 2020.

When she's not acting, Shannen loves reading, attending concerts, and watching films.

Experience

Theatre
2020 Peter Pan a Pantomime Role: Sioux Production Company: The Gaslight Theatre
Director: Tracey Rogers
Short Film
2021 Misophonia Role: Lead Production Company: University of Waikato
Director: Aasiya Ather
2021 Choosing Role: Lead Production Company: University of Waikato
Director: Rachel Hodder
2020 Behind You Role: Lead Production Company: University of Waikato
Director: Tom Raynel
Training
2022 Bachelors Degree in Screen & Media Studies (Film Production) Role: Graduated Production Company: University of Waikato
2020 The Practice of Theatre, Theatre Studies 101 Role: Actor