Zaynah Alexander-Champion
- Stats
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- Age
- 26
- Height
- 165cm
- Ethnicity
- NZ European, Bengali
- Skills
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- 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 | |||
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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 | |||
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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 | |||
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2024 | Shortland Street Series 33 | Role: Kelly Douglas |
Production Company: South Pacific Pictures
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Web Series | |||
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2023 | Pity Party | Role: Grace - Core Cast |
Director: Oliva Reed, Zeph Middendorf, Matt Giles & Taniora Ormsby |
Training | |||
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2023 | South Seas Diploma in Screen Acting | Role: Graduate |
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2023 | Jamie Irvine, Semu Filipo & Natascha Diaz - Scene Studies | Role: Actor |
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2023 | David Fane Screen Technique | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Michael Hockey Improvisation Workshops | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Elizabeth Nabben - Voice & Accent Coaching | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Claire Dougan - Audition Masterclass | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Kevin Ku & Ke-ung Mee Stunt Fighting | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Hera Dunleavy & Ruth Dudding - Theatre Acting and Movement | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Matthew Kereama & Hera Dunleavy Vocal Training | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Ben Crowder - Clowning, Neutral Mask & Melodrama | Role: Actor |
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2023 | Gary Henderson Screenwriting Masterclasses | Role: Actor |
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