Zaynah Alexander-Champion

Zaynah Alexander-Champion

Stats
Age
26
Height
165cm
Ethnicity
NZ European, Bengali
Skills
  • Accents - Standard US & Standard UK
  • Dance - Contemporary, Burlesque, Chair Burlesque
  • SFX Makeup Artist, Fine Art, Fashion Design, Sewing, Modeling
Zaynah is an actor and model based in Auckland.

Before pursuing acting, Zaynah made her mark in the fashion industry, creating content and contributing to events for New Zealand Fashion Week and Viva Magazine. She also became the face of Moa, a New Zealand clothing brand, in a print campaign. After finishing her studies, Zaynah landed a guest role as Kelly Douglas on Shortland Street in 2024.

With a foundation in dance, fine art, and design, Zaynah brings a creative approach to each role, from preparation to performance. She starred in the award-winning short film Motion and helped choreograph its contemporary dance sequences. Additionally, Zaynah is a talented SFX makeup artist, known for her attention to detail, and has contributed her skills to various short films.

Experience

Theatre
2023 The Importance of Being Earnest Role: Cecily Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Ruth Dudding & Hera Dunleavy
2022 Brown Role: Cast
Director: Hera Dunleavy
Short Film
2023 Hands of Fate Role: Clementine - Lead Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Sima Urale
2023 Motion Role: Paige - Lead Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Ryan Evans
2023 Marleen Role: Tasha - Lead Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Kayla Jacobi
2023 Let Them Eat Cake Role: Ella - Lead Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Giselle Ilaoa
2023 Playtest Role: Ghost Production Company: Yoobee
Director: James Cain
2023 Let Them Eat Cake Role: Ella - Lead Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Giselle Ilaoa
2022 Floating Amidst The Ocean Role: Heather Production Company: Yoobee
Director: D‘artagnan Lewis
2022 What About Us? Role: Aisha - Lead Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Eva Fulco
2022 To Enlighten Role: Anne Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Sahil Lal
2022 I Want Us To Be Together Role: Anna - Lead Production Company: Yoobee
Director: Henry Jiao
Television Series
2024 Shortland Street Series 33 Role: Kelly Douglas Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
Web Series
2023 Pity Party Role: Grace - Core Cast
Director: Oliva Reed, Zeph Middendorf, Matt Giles & Taniora Ormsby
Training
2023 South Seas Diploma in Screen Acting Role: Graduate
2023 Jamie Irvine, Semu Filipo & Natascha Diaz - Scene Studies Role: Actor
2023 David Fane Screen Technique Role: Actor
2023 Michael Hockey Improvisation Workshops Role: Actor
2023 Elizabeth Nabben - Voice & Accent Coaching Role: Actor
2023 Claire Dougan - Audition Masterclass Role: Actor
2023 Kevin Ku & Ke-ung Mee Stunt Fighting Role: Actor
2023 Hera Dunleavy & Ruth Dudding - Theatre Acting and Movement Role: Actor
2023 Matthew Kereama & Hera Dunleavy Vocal Training Role: Actor
2023 Ben Crowder - Clowning, Neutral Mask & Melodrama Role: Actor
2023 Gary Henderson Screenwriting Masterclasses Role: Actor