Tailyn Ramsamy
Eyes: Dark brown Hair: Black Height: 1.85
AWARDS
2023 NALEDI Theatre Awards: Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Play for A Midsummer Nights Dream
2016 The National Arts Festival: Winner Standard Bank Ovation Award for Out of Bounds
2018 The Zabalaza Festival: Winner Best New Script and Best Supporting Actor Award
2016 Zabalaza Festival Weekend: Winner Best New Script
2015 University of Cape Town: Winner of Res4Res Festival (Written, Directed and Performed)
2010-2013: Becoming an Anchor Presenter on YoTV
2011 SAFTA (South African Film and Television) Awards: Nominated for YoTV EXT4
2013 EADS (Edenvale Acting and Drama Society) Festival: Nominated Best Supporting Actor
SACEE (South African Council for English Education) qualified Debater
SACEE qualified Adjudicator
2013: U/18 Provincial Athlete for Gauteng [High Jump & Long Jump]
2016 The National Arts Festival: Winner Standard Bank Ovation Award for Out of Bounds
2018 The Zabalaza Festival: Winner Best New Script and Best Supporting Actor Award
2016 Zabalaza Festival Weekend: Winner Best New Script
2015 University of Cape Town: Winner of Res4Res Festival (Written, Directed and Performed)
2010-2013: Becoming an Anchor Presenter on YoTV
2011 SAFTA (South African Film and Television) Awards: Nominated for YoTV EXT4
2013 EADS (Edenvale Acting and Drama Society) Festival: Nominated Best Supporting Actor
SACEE (South African Council for English Education) qualified Debater
SACEE qualified Adjudicator
2013: U/18 Provincial Athlete for Gauteng [High Jump & Long Jump]
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| BHAIS CAFE | Young Bhai | dir. Maynard Kraak, Bhai Productions |
| WHITE WASHED | dir. Kiara Ramklass |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| ITS NOT WHAT IT LOOKS LIKE (Pilot) | Roshan | Trevelation Media Group |
| RAISED BY WOLVES S2 | Athiest Bomber Pilot 27 | dirs. Ernest Dickerson, Sunu Gonera, Alex Gabassi, Lukas Ettlin, Scott Free Productions |
| THE KINGDOM | Eddie | dir. Reabetswe Moeti, I Love That Productions |
| YOTV | Presenter | SABC |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| RICHARD III | Earl Rivers | dir. Geoffrey Hyland, Maynardville Theatre, Wynberg |
| SHAKESPEARES R&J | Juliet, Student 2 | dir. Fred Abrahamse Pieter Torien Theatre, Monte Casino, Johannesburg. |
| MACBETH | Banquo, Lady MacDuff, Doctor | dir. Fred Abrahamse, International Shakespeare Festival, Romania. Monte Casino, Johannesburg |
| RAIDERS OF THE LAST CRUSADE | Salty Hepburn | dir. Luke Ellenbogen, NAF Makhanda |
| OUT OF BOUNDS | Lall | dir. Crizelle Anthony, NAF Grahamstown ,Cape Town Fringe |
| ALLS WELL THAT ENDS WELL | Duke of France | dir. Geoffrey Hyland, Little Theatre |
| WINDOWS | Captain | dir. Clare Stopford, Arena Theatre |
| AGAMEMNON | The Herald | dir. Geoffrey Hyland , P4 Studio |
| LILIES | Simon | dir. Geoffrey Hyland , Playroom |
| ALL OF IT, EVERYTHING,NOW, TOGETHER | Solo | dir. Francesco Nassimbeni, Bindery Lab . |
| HORRIBLE PERDIOS OF SANITY | Adam | dir. Tailyn Ramsamy, Golden Arrow Theatre ,Baxter |
| PAN | Mo | dir. Andrea Colombo, Bindery Lab |
| LANGALIBALEL | Dr. Biccard | dir. Clare Stopford, P4 Studio |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN | Bachelor of the Arts (Hons) in Theatre and Performance specializing in Acting |
| LOUIS SAINT CLAIRE | Vocal Training |
| GAVIN KRASTIN,MDU KWEYAMA,JACKIE JOB AND FIONA DU PLOOY | MOVEMENT TRAINING |
Special Skills
ACCENTS: Indian (Various), British (basic), South African (Coloured, Afrikaans)
SPORTS: Soccer, Rugby, Table Tennis, Mixed Martial Arts (Brazilian Ji-Jitsu, Maui Thai)
OTHER: Acting, Directing, Script Writing, Presenting, Stage Designing, MCing, Painting (Acrylic), Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Soft Pastel, Pen),
Dancing, Microsoft Office literate
LANGUAGES
English (fluent), Afrikaans (basic)
VOCAL STYLE
Soft Sell, Medium Sell, Hard Sell
ACCENTS
Indian (Various), British (basic), South African (coloured,Afrikaans), Standard American
BIO
UCT Radio Presenter, DJ on a specialized Dance Music Show (The Bassment)
VOCAL TRAINING by Louis St Claire; Darren Arujo; Claire Watling and Clare Stopford.
VOCAL TRAINING by Louis St Claire; Darren Arujo; Claire Watling and Clare Stopford.