Hannah Tayla
Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Height: 1.69
AWARDS
Best Actress in an AFDA Honours Film (2022)
Trophy Award for a Drama Monologue in Eisteddfod (2018)
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| THE PATHFINDER (proof of concept) | Kamilla | dir. Rafieka Davis, Swirlkous films |
| BLINDING LIGHTS | Lead, Olive | dir. Lindokuhle Skosana, June House Productions |
| THERE ARE NO ANGELS | Lead, Nicole | dir. Reynard Lotteriet, AFDA |
| THE HOST | Supporting, Jenna | dirs. Lindokuhle Skosana, Winston Gelderbloem, 48 Hour Film Project |
| ROOTS | Lead, Hannah | dir. Allison Fleur, UCT |
| BURYING THE HATCHET | Lead, Janine | dirs. H.T. S, Absence Pictures |
| BEYOND THE VEIL | Supporting | dir. Malusi Maseti, 48 Hour Film Project |
| BURNT | Lead, Katlego | dir. Clarence Ntini, UCT |
| STABLE UNSTABLE | Lead, Diana | dir. Johan Westermann, Parkbench Productions |
| SEEING BLUE | Lead, Emily | dir. Margo Cresswell, Yellow Jacket Productions |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| YEAR END: IMPROV MIXER | Improv | Improguise, The Galloway Theatre |
| CABARET: WIT HAPPENS | Improv | Improguise, The Galloway Theatre |
| GAME ON! | Improv | Improguise, The Galloway Theatre |
| THE IMPROV PARTY | Improv | Improguise, The Galloway Theatre |
| IMPROV FESTIVAL | Improv | Improguise, The Galloway Theatre |
| RAISING VOICES | Lead | dir. Servane, The Homecoming Centre |
| THE BAT | Improv | Improguise, Theatre Obs |
| IMPROGUISE: MAGICAL REALISM | Improv | Improv troupe Improguise |
| THE CHASE | Lead, Kelly Richards | dir. Delvico Cloete, UCT |
| MURDER MYSTERY NIGHT (Dinner Theatre) | Lead, Niamh Byrne | dir. Danielle Salmon |
| TRANSLATING THE SELF | Imaan Jacobs, UCT | |
| BUTOH PROJECT | Jacki Job, UCT | |
| WAITING FOR GODOT | Juliet Jenkin, UCT | |
| PHYSICAL THEATRE PRAC | Sjaka September |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN | BA in English and Drama |
| AFDA Cape Town | BA Honours in Live Performance: Screen Acting |
| Megan Moritz & Tandi Buchan | Improv Courses: Beginner & Intermediate Level |
| Christel van den Bergh (2015) | Acting for Screen Workshop |
Special Skills
ACCENTS: British RP, Southern American, New York, Spanish, Cape Coloured
MUSICAL: Ballet (RAD Intermediate Level), Jazz Modern Dance ISTD Bronze Level,
OTHER: Drawing & Painting
LANGUAGES
English (fluent), Afrikaans (conversational), Spanish (basic), Xhosa (basic)
English (fluent), Afrikaans (conversational), Spanish (basic), Xhosa (basic)
VOCAL STYLES
Soft Sell, Medium Sell, Hard Sell
ACCENTS
British RP, Southern American, New York, Spanish, Cape Coloured
British RP, Southern American, New York, Spanish, Cape Coloured
BIO
BA in English and Drama
Hannah is a actor and voice artist who is comfortable on camera and in studio. A great personality to have on set or in studio. Her strenght lies in the ability to deliver sincere warm, Confident,conversational reads, as well as various styles of delivery.
Hannah is a actor and voice artist who is comfortable on camera and in studio. A great personality to have on set or in studio. Her strenght lies in the ability to deliver sincere warm, Confident,conversational reads, as well as various styles of delivery.