Jenny Stead
Eyes: Blue Hair: Strawberry blonde Height: 1.6m
Showreel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=VN7bZhnQsk8
AWARDS
2023 NALEDI Theatre Awards, WINNER Best Ensemble in a Play for “The Promise-On Stage”
2014 Fleur du Cap Nomination - Best Leading actress in a musical for "The Rocky Horror Show"
2007 Edinburgh Fringe First Award for Best Production ,Truth in Translation
2004 Fleur Du Cap Winner- Best Supporting Actress for "Breathing In"
2001 Vita Award Winner - Best Performance by a New Actress for "Glass Roots"
2000 Fleur Du Cap Nomination - Most Promising Student for "The Crucible".
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| GIRL YOU KNOW ITS TRUE | Mother | dir. Simon Verhoeven, Weideman & Berg Film, TOP Afrika |
| THE KINGS HORSEMN | Jane Pilkins | dir. Biyi Bandele, EbonyLife Media, Netflix |
| BYPASS | Sister Lucas | dir. Shane Vermooten, Media Village Productions |
| POWER TO THE CHILDREN | Female Post Clerk | dir.Carla Rola |
| GERMANY FROM ABOVE | Narrator | dir. Petra Hofer and Freddie Rockenhaus |
| RESTLESS | receptionist | dir. Edward Hall, Endor productions, U.K. |
| STARSHIP TROOPERS MARAUDER | Ltd Lamb | dir. Ed Neumeier |
| MARY KINGSLEY Unter KANNIBALEND | Mary Kingsley | dir. Petra Hofer and Freddie Rockenhaus |
| EXCLUSIVE | Mary | dir. Michael rudolph |
| POSEIDON ADVENTURE | Portland Girl | dir.John Putch |
| WILDE JUNGS, BOYS JUST WANNA HAVE FUN | Kathi | dir. Martin Dolejs |
| CITIZEN VERDICT | Production Assistant | dir.Phillipe Marthinez |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| BABY FARM | Sis. Barb | dir. Kayode Kasum, Ebony Life Media, Netflix |
| FRANKLIN D ROOSEVELDT | Queen Elizabeth | dir. Malcolm Venville, Film Afrika, History Channel |
| REVELATION ROAD | Pam Bowden | dir. Gabriel Sabloff, Advantage Entertainment, Pureflix |
| LINCOLN | Mary Todd Lincoln | dir. Malcolm Venville, Radical Media, History Channel |
| VAGRANT QUEEN (Ep 7) | Reporter Brink | dirs. Jem Garrard, Danishka Esterhazy, Cindy Lee, Blue Ice Pictures, Syfy |
| WHAT LIES BENEATH,THE SABRINA STORY | Sabrina | dir. Ian Clark, Trilogy |
| THE WIDOW | Harper | dirs. Sam Donovan, Oliver Blackburn, Two Brothers Pictures |
| ICE SEASON 2 | Angel ( Ep 6, 7, 8) | dir. Guy Bee |
| KILLER INSTINCT | Case Worker | dir. Nick Norman Butler,ITN |
| BLOOD DRIVE(Eps. 101,103, 106,111) | Domi | dir. James Roday ,dir. Gregg Simon, dir. Roel Reine,Universal Cable Productions |
| MADAM AND EVE | Young Mother Anderson | Penguin Films |
| MOZINYO DOT Q | Emily | Penguin Films |
| CAVEGIRL (2 Episodes) | Lice and Sexy Girl | BBC |
| SOS | Bianca | Penguin Films |
| BIG OKES | Jennifer | Penguin Films |
| SKOTTLEJONS | Kyknet |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| FATAL ATTRACTION | Beth | dir. Paula Bangels |
| ROCKY HORROR SHOW | Janet | dir. Matthew Wild, Fugard Theatre |
| CHAMP | Manager | dir. Greg Karvellas |
| CARDENIO | Lucinda | dir. Roy Seargant, Mynardville |
| OTHER PEOPLES LIVES | Meg | dir.Alex Halligey |
| THE LITTLE MERMAID | The Little Mermaid | dir. Fred Abrahamse |
| THE COMEDY OF ERRORS | The Courtesan | Matthew Wild |
| HANSEL AND GRETEL | Gretel | dir. Fred Abrahamse |
| PERFECT WEDDING | Judy | dir. Alan Swerdlow: Monte Casino; Theatre on the Bay |
| TRUTH INTRANSLATION PROJECT | Claire Simpson | dir. Michael Lessac: International tour |
| OLD FRIENDS | Lead | On Broadway |
| NOISES OFF | Brooke & Vicky | dir. Chris Weare |
| THE SECRET LOVE LIFE OF OPHELIA | Ophelia | dir. Fred Abrahamse: Baxter Theatre |
| BREATHING IN | Annie | dir. Marthinus Basson |
| KING LEAR | Reagan | dir. Roy Seargant: Artscape |
| GLASS ROOTS | Jocelyn | National Tour |
| ITS A KOCK UP | Ensemble | dir. Blaise Koch :Artscape |
| SIMAN and GIRLFUNKEL | Lead | Bay |
| WOMANISE | Ensemble | dir. Anton Luitingh: Theatre on the |
| 3D ON BROADWAY | Jennifer Gina | dir. Blaise Koch : On Broadway |
| POERTY IN MOTION | Ensemble | dir. Samantha Pienaar: Artscape |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH | BA Drama , Honours |
Special Skills
ACCENTS: South African English, Standard American, Southern American, New York, Bristish RP, Cockney, Irish, Australian.
SPORT: Yoga, running, swimming
MUSICAL: Singing Mezzo/Alto, guitar
Video Clips
LANGUAGES
English (fluent), Afrikaans (conversational)
VOCAL STYLES
VOCAL STYLES
Conversational, Medium Sell, Soft Sell, Impersonations, Character, Cartoon.
ACCENTS
South African English, Standard American, Southern American, New York, Bristish RP, Cockney, Irish, Australian
BIO
Jenny Stead is an award winning actress, singer and experienced voice artist. She has lent her voice to several well know brands including Virgin Active, DigiCape and Red bull. Although equally comfortable with both Announcer and Tagline vocal work Jenny´s ability to manipulate her voice has made her a popular choice for her character work and she thoroughly enjoys dubbing and providing voices for cartoon characters. Other recent clients include MWEB, Takealot, Yardly and Addidas.