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Josephine Polistena
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Josephine Polistena

26 from New South Wales, Australia
Model, Actor, Musician, Dancer
http://www.nextmoveoz.com.au
AUSTRALIAN IDOL 2009 'Top 60' in the Country..... Josephine is a Singer, Actor, Dancer and Lyricist who has worked on stage and on screen. Recent credits include Underbelly 3 (TV), A Chorus Line(Profit-share Musical) & COSI (Stage) plus much more incuding TVC's & other productions. Her band is the all female Pop Rock Sensation 'Cherri Bomb' which gigs across Sydney. Josephine is known for giving 110% to every project and has the passion to take her career all the way to the top! Josephine also runs a dynamic mobile dance teaching service called 'Next Move'. To find out more or to book her/one of her talented staff for a class or Workshop visit www.nextmoveoz.com.au
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Video

This is a silent clip where I was hired for an independent artist 2009.

Audio

Singing Voice Sample

Physical details

Height:165 cm / 5ft 5in Hips:88 cm / 35in
Weight:61 kg / 134 lbs Shoe size:7.5 UK / 9.0 US / 41.5 Euro
Ethnicity:Other Hair colour:Auburn
Skin colour:Olive Hair length:Long
Eye colour:Green Hair type:Wavy
Chest:86 cm / 34 in Dress size:9 - 10
Waist:66 cm / 26in

Training / Education

2009
  • Community Coach Certificate : Dance Coach (AASC - Active After School Communities), NSW, Aus


  • 2008
  • Senior First Aid Certificate , NSW, Aus


  • 2007
  • PepperKorn Productions : Contemporary dance (Workshops with Susan Doel), Sydney, Aus


  • 2005
  • Sing Over King (Newtown) : Vocals (private & advanced group tuition) (Darren Mapes & Linda Nagle), Sydney, Aus


  • 2004
  • Screenwise (Paddington) : Stages 1 & 2 in screen acting (Denise Roberts & other indusrty professionals), Sydney, Aus


  • 2002
  • Dance World 301 : 1st year Diploma in Permoring Arts & Commercial Dance (Various indusrty professionals), Melbourne, Aus


  • 2001
  • ED'5 (North Strathfield) : Cert IV in Musical Theatre (Various industry professionals), Sydney, Aus
  • Modeling

    Modeling experience:Beginner
    2010 Web Advertising, Star Power Studios website / Home page model

    2009 TVC, Australian Idol Promotional Campaigne / Channel 10 / Armand de saint Salvy

    2009 NRL Promotional Events / Model & Dancer

    2009 Lava Life TVC / Still Shoot, Model

    2008 Luna Assassins Photo Shoot (Band promotional photos for CD cover / Media release)

    2008 Paranormal Investigators 'The Challenge'/ Paranormal Documentary / Co Presenter / KANOVA Productions

    2005 Shopping Centre Fashion Shows / Casual Wear, Catwalk / FAME Enterprises

    Acting

    Acting experience:Previous paid speaking experience

    Languages spoken

    EnglishItalian

    Accents spoken

    Australian
    2010 Underbelly 3, Ep 13 / Role - John Ibrahim's Date

    2009 TVC, Australian Idol Promotional Campaigne / Role - Cast / Armand de saint Salvy

    2009 Musical, A Chorus Line / Role - Sheila / John Burdon

    2009 Stage Play, COSI / Role - Lucy / Bernadette Baran (Kaleidoscope Theatre)

    2009 TVC, Lava Life / Role - Featured Extra

    2009 Roleplay Work / Role - Patient for medical students / Jennifer Ryal

    2005 TVC, Nicorette Chewing Gum / Role – Dawn / John Gewargis (APA)

    2005 Short Film, Reflections of a Life / Role – Marissa / Savva Emanon (Savvart Productions)

    2004 Optus Corporate Video - harassment segment for staff training / Role – Julie

    2004 TVC, Impulse Deodorant / Role – Impulse Girl / Kevin Beau (APA)

    2004 Short Film, BABES / Role – Ms Arista Beacon / Peter Wass (NAFA Productions)

    2003 Short Film, Tie Ed / Role – Girl in club / Christina Lucas (Mini Movie Moguls)

    2003 Stage Play, Empty Eyes / Role – Desire / Rhys Martin (MACHINA Productions)

    2003 Stage Play, NOISIVELET (ED5 Graduation) / Role – Mrs. Info-mercial / Ana Maria Belo

    PRESENTING EXPERIENCE

    2008 Paranormal Investigators 'The Challenge'
    Paranormal Documentary (Episode 1 of Series 2) / Role - Co Presenter / Company - KANOVA Productions

    Music

    Vocal ability:Lead singerLike to join a band:No
    Vocal range:Mezzo-Soprano

    Singing styles

    PopRockClassical

    Favourite genres

    PopRockElectronic
    2010 Cherri Bomb / All girl Band Managed by Dianne & Sean Regan of Star Power Management / Lead Vocalist

    2009 Australian Idol / Made Top 60 in the country / Channel 10

    2008 Luna Assassins (Original funk rock band since 2005) / Role - Lead Vocalist & Song Writer

    2008 Vocalist & Songwriter (2 EP's with Luna Assassins)radio air play in AUS, UK & parts of Europe. Featured in SBS TV show FAT PIZZA, various documentaries and independent film projects.

    2007 Blues Brothers Down Under (Corporate show) / Role – Dancer & Backing Vocalist / Co. – City Vibe Entertainment

    2005 Shopping Centre Fashion Show (Mid show entertainment) / Role – Singer / Company – FAME Enterprises

    Dancing

    Dancing ability:Expert

    Dance styles

    ContemporaryJazzTap
    2009 Video Clip for artist 'Harold' / Role - Dancer

    2009 Bodytone (Dance aerobic DVD created by Wendy Lamont) / Role - Featured exercise participant.

    2008 Boxing Tournament Entertainment / Role – Hip Hop Dancer & Choreographer / Company – Next Move

    2007 Meet Me on the Dance Floor (Club show for Artist Robby Antonio) / Role – Dancer & Choreographer

    2007 Six Inches (Contemporary dance work Sydney) / Role – Dancer & Choreographer / Co. – PepperKorn Productions

    2007 Blues Brothers Down Under (Corporate gig) / Role – Dancer & Backing Vocalist / Co. – City Vibe Entertainment

    2006 Body Language (Contemporary dance work, Fringe Festival Melbourne) / Role – Dancer & Choreographer / Co. – PepperKorn Productions

    2004 Frock Up (Cabaret Show starring & directed by Anita Hartmann) / Role – Dancer

    2004 Shopping Centre Easter Entertainment / Role – Character Dancer / Company – FAME Enterprises

    DANCE TEACHING CREDITS

    2009 Next Move - 08 to Current - (Various High Schools, Gyms & PCYC clubs across Sydney)
    Principal of Next Move / Senior Street Funk / Junior Hip Hop / Adult classes

    2008 Momentum Dance Studio (UNSW Kensington)
    Junior Drama / Teenie Weenies / Boys Hip-Hop / Senior Jazz / Group Singing

    2007 Sportech (Various High Schools across Sydney)
    Hip-Hop / Jazz / Dance Aerobics

    2005 FAME Talent Management (Prestons)
    Private Vocal Tuition / Junior Drama / Tiny Tots Musical Theatre

    2005 VL Performing Arts (Dulwich Hill)
    Senior & Junior Vocal group / Senior Musical Theatre
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