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Barbara Lanik
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Barbara Lanik

25 from London, United Kingdom
Model, Actor, Musician, Dancer
www.barbaralanik.com
I am originally from Austria but have lived in the US and UK for the past 13 years. I am fluent in German and English. My professional training is in stage and screen acting, musical theatre, jazz dance, contemporary dance and singing. I love to learn new things and I am a hard worker, determined to get good products.
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Physical details

Height:162 cm / 5ft 4in Hips:91 cm / 36in
Weight:52 kg / 114 lbs Shoe size:4.5 UK / 6.0 US / 37.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair colour:Brown
Skin colour:White Hair length:Long
Eye colour:Blue Hair type:Straight
Chest:83 cm / 33 in Dress size:6 - 8
Waist:68 cm / 27in

Training / Education

2008
  • Laine Theatre Arts : 3 yr National Diploma in Musical Theatre incl. Jazz, Ballet, Tap, Contemporary, Pas de Deux, Musical Theatre, Singing, Acting, Epsom, UK

  • International School of Screen Acting : Short Course in TV and Film Acting, London, UK
  • Modeling

    Modeling experience:I'm a part-time model - paid commercial work
    I have done several photo shoots (fashion and dance-based) with professional photographers and I feel at ease in front of the camera.

    I have also participated in two catwalk shows in Sussex.

    As a professionally trained dancer, I move well and have a great, toned body.

    I am signed with W Athletic Model Agency (www.wathletic.com).

    Music Video Experience:
    2009 ANYA "NASTY" Music Video - one of Anya's friends, dancer, Porcelain Film Ltd, Prod. Gina Lyons, Dir. Nicholas Winter

    Acting

    Languages spoken

    EnglishGerman

    Accents spoken

    UK EnglishUK PoshUSA California

    Union memberships

    Equity
    Professional training in stage, film and TV acting
    Laine Theatre Arts 3 year Professional Musical Theatre diploma
    LAMDA Silver Medals in Acting and Verse & Prose
    International School of Screen Acting London short course
    TV acting workshops with Simone Reynolds and Lee Purcell

    Playing age: 16-25

    2010 TV WEB PROMO - Web Controller
    Sony Television, David Shepherd, Konstantin Kamenski

    2009 A MIDSUMMER NIGHT'S DREAM - Titania
    International Arts Festival, Dir. Tony Williams

    2009 THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP Feature Film - European Press
    BBC Films and Trilogy Productions, Dir. Richard Locraine

    2009 CEMETARY JUNCTION Feature Film - Background Artist
    Sony International Motion Pictures, Dir. Ricky Gervais

    2009 DRAWN TOGETHER Short Film - Michelle
    Take Three Productions, Dir. Chris Dale, Will Pond, David Good

    2008 A CHRISTMAS CAROL - Ghost of Christmas Present/Tiny Tim/Various
    The Lion & Unicorn Theatre, Giant Olive, Dir. Ray Shell

    2007 DAHLING YOU WERE MARVELOUS - Nicky Hudson
    LTA Studio Theatre, Dir. Andy Smith

    2007 WE WILL ROCK YOU - Teacher
    LTA Studio Theatre, Dir. Maureen Hughes

    Many other smaller productions such as "The Hobbit" (Galadriel), "It's a Wonderful Life" (Mary Bailey) and "Animal Farm" (Squealer)

    Music

    Vocal ability:Classically trainedLike to join a band:No
    Vocal range:Soprano

    Singing styles

    ClassicalOpera

    Favourite genres

    JazzClassical
    Strong musical theatre mix and belt
    Classical vocal training

    Vocal coaching with Kate Hughes at "Ian Adam Song Studio", London

    Range: Soprano, Bottom G to Top C

    2009 PIGALLE CLUB, JIVE ACES
    Feat. Singer with UK's No 1 Swing Band
    Pigalle Club, Piccadilly Circus, London

    2009 JIVE ACES PIRATE CONCERT
    Feat. Singer with UK's No 1 Swing Band
    East Grinstead, Sussex

    2009 EDINBURGH FESTIVAL COMEDY CABARET PREVIEWS - Feat. Singer
    The Lion & Unicorn Theatre, Giant Olive, Dir. George Sallis & Jo Shefer

    2008 WEST SIDE STORY - Ensemble
    LTA Studio Theatre, Dir. Neil Westmoreland

    2007 INTO THE WOODS - Rapunzel
    LTA Studio Theatre, Dir. Tudor Davies

    2006 JUST SO - Wilderbeest
    LTA Studio Theatre, Dir. Tudor Davies

    2005 MAGIC OF THE MUSICALS - Soloist
    Chequer Mead - Dir. Keren Keeler-Moore

    Dancing

    Dancing ability:Expert

    Dance styles

    BalletContemporaryJazzSwing
    Professionally trained at Laine Theatre Arts in jazz, contemporary, ballet, tap and pas de deux
    Basic ballroom, jive/swing and hiphop

    Various other performances throughout 2009

    2009 INTERNATIONAL CLASSICAL CONCERT - Feat. Dancer
    International Arts, Sussex

    2008 DAVID POMERANZ IN CONCERT - Choreographer/Dancer
    The Great Hall, Saint Hill

    2008 ONE GIANT LEAP - Dancer/Singer
    Epsom Playhouse, Dir. Betty Laine

    2007 CHRISTMAS LIGHTS CONCERT - Featured Dancer and Singer
    Chequer Mead, Dir. Angela Michie

    2007 BELIEVE IN YOURSELF - Dancer/Singer
    Epsom Playhouse, Dir. Betty Laine

    2006 SEEING TOMORROW - Dancer/Singer
    Epsom Playhouse, Dir. Betty Laine
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