Rizelle Januk
Eyes: Brown Hair: Brunette Height: 1.66
AWARDS
Winner: Best Actress, Time and Tide, 9 th Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 2022
Winner: Best International Featurette, Time and Tide, Idyllwild Film Festival 2022
Winner: Best Supporting Actress, Kings of Mulberry Street, 8 th Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards 2020
Winner: Best Feature Film, Kings of Mulberry Street, Children’s Film Festival Seattle 2020
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| TIME AND TIDE | Lead | dir. Lamar Bonhomme, Cinequest, DIFF |
| 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 |
| TIME AND TIDE | Lead | dir. Lamar Bonhomme, Skitz Films |
| 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 DESIRE | Ameera Naidoo | 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 |
| ACT | Auditioning for camera: |
| 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.