Tailyn Ramsamy
Eyes: Dark brown Hair: Black Height: 1.85
AWARDS AND NOMINATIONS
Winner of a Standard Bank Ovation Award for Out of Bounds @ The National Arts Festival 2016.
Winner of the Best New Script and Best Supporting Actor Award @ The Zabalaza Festival 2018.
Winner of Best New Script @ The Zabalaza Festival Weekend 2016
Winner of Res4Res Festival 2015 @ The University of Cape Town. (Written, Directed and Performed)
Becoming an Anchor Presenter on YoTV (2010 -2013)
Nominated for a SAFTA (South African Film and Television) Award for YoTV EXT4 (2011)
Nominated for Best Supporting Actor @ EADS (Edenvale Acting and Drama Society) Festival 2013.
SACEE (South African Council for English Education) qualified Debater
SACEE qualified Adjudicator
U/18 Provincial Athlete for Gauteng 2013 [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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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)
Indian (Various),British (basic),South African (coloured,Afrikaans)
SPORTS
Soccer,Rugby,Table Tennis
OTHER
Acting,Directing,Script Writing,Presenting,Stage Designing,MCing,Mixed Martial Arts ( Brazilian Ji-Jitsu, Maui Thai),Painting (Acrylic),Drawing (Pencil, Charcoal, Soft Pastel, Pen),Dancing, Microsoft Office literate,Valid Driver License
LANGUAGES
English (fluent),Afrikaans (basic)
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.