Rizelle Januk
Eyes: Brown Hair: Brunette Height: 1.66
Showreel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=amMlacNS3xo
AWARDS
2022 9th Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards: Winner Best Actress in Time and Tide
2022 Idyllwild Film Festival: Winner Best International Featurette in Time and Tide
2020 8th Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards: Winner Best Supporting Actress in Kings of Mulberry Street
2020 Children’s Film Festival Seattle: Winner Best Feature Film for Kings of Mulberry Street
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| INVASIVE 2 GET AWAY | News Anchor 3 | dir. Jem Garrard, Blue Ice Pictures for Tubi |
| COTTON DREAMS (TV Movie) | Lead | dir. Darrell Roodt, Arthouse Pictures, Netflix |
| TIME AND TIDE | Lead | dir. Lamar Bonhomme, Cinequest, DIFF |
| NOT SO FAST | Lead | dir. Khalid El Jailalati, Evod |
| AMITHA AND JAY | Lead | dir. Thabiso Christopher, Azania Productions |
| ERASER: REBORN | Featured | dir.John Pogue, Warner Brothers , HBO Max |
| KINGS OF MULBERRY STREET | Supporting | dir. Judy Naidoo, Showmax, Netflix |
| BEFORE 8:00 AM | Lead | dir. Valencia Joshua, BET |
| FRUITFUL EMISSIONS | Lead | dir. Mishqah Parthiephal, Showmax |
| WIDE EYED | Lead | dir. Dayakar Padayachee, Hot Glass Films |
| STORYTELLER | Lead | dir. Shiefaa Hendricks, Miss K Productions |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| FATAL SDUCTION S2 | Ameera | dirs. Craig Freimond, Matshepo Maja, Netflix Afrika |
| FATAL SEDUCTION | Supporting | dirs. Zuko Nodada, Johnny Barbuzano, Netflix Africa |
| AROUND THE WORLD IN 80 DAYS | Guest Lead | dir. Steve Barron, BBC UK , Slim Film |
| VENUS FLYTRAP | Featured | dir. Rob Seidenglanz, Netflix |
| IMBEWU: THE SEED , S2 | Recurring role | ETV |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES | Ensemble | dir. Marlisa Doubell, The Raptor Room |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| HOWARD COLLEGE | Bachelor of Arts Degree in Drama and Performance, Media and Cultural Studies |
| SHARI SHAW | Coaching |
Special Skills
MUSICAL: Singing, Alto, Rapping
SPORT: Boxing, Rock Climbing, Staff twirling (basic)
OTHER: Firearm experience 9mm and 45mm. ASMR content creation.