Emma Irving

York, United Kingdom

Model, Actor, Musician

Currently studying BA Hons English Literature in York, I am a hard working student with a passion to thrive in the acting industry. I am a down-to-earth individual with many interests at heart, including painting, song-writing and keeping fit by running, skiing and doing yoga. I'm a member of the ski team at University, as well as the rowing society, where I am a cox. I am a people person - I get along with almost everyone I meet. Having been brought up in a strongly educated background, I love to broaden my knowledge wherever I can, and am not afraid to delve into a challenge! Please don't hesitate to contact me, no matter what the reason.

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Physical Details

Height:162 cm / 5ft 4in Waist:68 cm / 27in
Weight:58 kg / 127 lbs Shoe size:6.0 UK / 7.5 US / 39.5 Euro
Ethnicity:White / Caucasian Hair color:Brown
Skin color:Olive Hair length:Short
Eye color:Brown Hair type:Straight
Chest:86 cm / 34 in Dress Size:8 - 10

Experience

2011

  • The Timer (Working Title) : Bridget (Lead), York, UK
  • The Basement : Singer, Musician, York, UK
  • Variety Showcase : A2 Performing Arts, Cranbrook, UK
  • Still Life : Laura, Cranbrook, UK
  • Beauty and the Beast : Belle, Benenden, UK

2010

  • The Crucible : Rebecca Nurse, Cranbrook, UK
  • Variety Showcase : AS Performing Arts, Cranbrook, UK
  • Gizmo : Manny, Cranbrook, UK

2009

  • Harvey : Judge Gaffney, Cranbrook, UK

2006

  • Allo Allo : Yvette, Cranbrook, UK
  • The Wizzard of Oz : Chorus, Dancer, Cranbrook, UK

2005

  • Grease : Sandy, Tenterden, UK

2004

  • Variety Performance : Her Majesty's Theatre, London, UK

2000

  • Creative Dance Company : Musical Theatre Cast, Cranbrook, UK

Modeling

Modeling experience:Full-time model - paid commercial work
TMP (T: 0208 204 6226)

Full-time model at Rupert & Buckley (as of September 2012)

Tina Hartery agency - BDiscovered

Acting

Acting experience:Previous unpaid speaking roles

Languages spoken

EnglishFrench

Accents spoken

UK EnglishUK PoshUSA CaliforniaFrench
I began acting at a young age, beginning with school and local productions. I knew i wanted to be on stage and infront of a camera very early on in life. After joining the Creative Dance Company in 2000, the passion I had for the talent grew imensely, and so did the adrenaline fuelled high that i felt everytime i stepped out onto a stage. My most accomplished performances have been my recent productions - being Belle in Beauty and the Beast was such an honour, as was working with such a skilled and welcoming cast.
I performed as Laura from Noel Coward's Still Life in February 2011. The positive and heart-warming feedback that I gained from portraying such a dramatic character has only driven my passion for acting even further. Being able to move an audience to tears in such a dramatic atmopsphere, similarly to when i performed in The Crucible, creates such a sense of accomplishment.
I have acted in many comedýs too; many of which involved me performing as a male character. I thoroughly enjoy portraying masculine characters (examples are Judge Gaffney from Harvey and Manny from Gizmo) in a hugely comic backdrop - I love being the reason to make an audience laugh and enjoy their time in a theatre even more so. Comedy has allowed me to open up my acting abilities so much more; I find that especially with the male characters that i have played, I've had to really investigate tiny traits that men in general do, simple mannerisms that create that reason to laugh.
I have just finished filming a short film in York, where I was the leading actress. The experience I gained from acting infront of camera has definately been worth while and hopefully set me on good ground for future productions.



Accents - UK Posh, UK, Southern Irish, French, USA California

Languages Spoken - English, French, Croatian
Dancing Ability - Ballet, Contemporary, Free-style

Music

Sophia
Cover of Nerina Pallot's 'Sophia' from her debut album 'Fires'.
Keyboard ability:ExpertComposer ability:Beginner
Vocal ability:Lead singerLike to join a band:No
Vocal range:Mezzo-Soprano

Singing styles

Pop

Favorite genres

PopJazzCountry
I started playing piano at 5 years old. I had lessons for a year, which taught me to read music and understand the ways of the keys and pedals, but after a year I stopped and carried on teaching myself. I now play at a high standard by ear. 13 years on, I am still playing and beginning to compose my own music, which someday I would love to hear as a soundtrack to a film or on stage.
I began learning guitar at 15. I am self taught with this instrument, i am able to play by ear at a basic standard, however it is enough knowledge to help me write songs.
Singing has been a strong passion of mine for as long as I can remember. I have performed to audiences for years as a solo and group artist, playing not only covers but my own material too. Venues have included bars, pubs, clubs, on stage at local events and even busking on the streets of York.

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