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