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Leo Playa

London, United Kingdom

Model, Actor, Musician

www.leoplaya.com

I've played guitar since the age of 9. I've been a working guitarist since 2001 playing guitar in original bands plus session/dep guitar in a few other bands that are constantly playing around England and Europe I'm also an actor and have played roles in TV shows and feature films.

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Leo Playa Guitar Show-Reel 2011
Show-Reel showcasing Session Guitarist Leo Playa www.leoplaya.com
Leo Playa - Gotta Move On Music Video
Music Video for Leo Playa's single "Gotta Move On" OUT NOW on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/alb
Leo Playa - Living The Dream Music Video
Music Video for Leo Playa's single "Living The Dream" OUT NOW on iTunes https://itunes.apple.com/us/

Physical Details

Height:170 cm / 5ft 7in Waist:81 cm / 32in
Weight:73 kg / 160 lbs Shoe size:8.0 UK / 9.0 US / 42.0 Euro
Ethnicity:Asian Hair color:Black
Skin color:Brown Hair length:Short
Eye color:Brown Hair type:Wavy
Chest:Less than 73 cm / 29 in

Experience

2001

  • Leeds Metropolitan University : Bsc (Hons) Music Technology and Event Management, Leeds, UK

1998

  • New College Durham : HND Music Industry Management, Durham, UK

Modeling

Digress Label Merhcandise - 2007
Sri-Lankan Fashion show - 1994

Acting

Acting experience:Previous paid speaking roles

Languages spoken

English

Accents spoken

UK English
2010 - Muslim & Builder in BBC's "Eastenders" (ongoing)
2009 - Bass Guitarist in Rock band for Bollywood Movie "Straight"
2009 - Assistant Manager in Bollywood Movie "Next Step"
2006 - Stormtrooper and Jedi for Star Wars Stunt Show at Chessington World of Adventures
1994 - Guitarist in School band for BBC's "Grange Hill"

Music

Black Dog
Me performing Led Zeppelin's "Black Dog" to showcase my Rock Guitar playing skills
Guitar ability:ExpertLike to join a band:Yes
Vocal ability:Lead singer

Favorite genres

RockHip-hop
BANDS:
ROBBING WILLIAMS: Tribute band - Lead (Oct 2005 to Dec 2012)
GUNS 2 ROSES: Tribute band - "Slash" role (Jun 2007 to Dec 2010)
CATHY JJ: Original Pop/Rock Artist - Session (March to Aug 2010)
MENOOSHA: Original Female Soul/Rnb artist - Session (May 2009)
THE KAISER CHIMPS: Covers band - Lead (Aug 2008 to Dec 2012)
THE HITMEN & HER: Rock Covers band - Lead (March 2008 to Dec 2012)
THE HITMEN: Rock Covers bands - Lead (Nov 2005 to Dec 2012)
MOJO 6: Wedding band - Lead (Aug 2010 to April 2011)
MIB: Function band - Dep (Nov 2008 ongoing)
DIGRESS: Original Funk/Hip Hop band - Lead (Sept 2004 - Jan 2008)
BREIFCASE BLUES BROTHERS: Tribute band - Dep. (Dec 2005 - Mar 2006)
NDO MANAGEMENT: Original and Tribute Rock bands - Rhythm (Dec 2005 - Oct 2006)
HITLIST: Rock n' Roll Cabaret - Lead (Jul 2004 - Sept 2005)
SAMMY LEE: Pop/Rock artist - Lead (Apr 2005 - July 2005)
DAVID GRAHAM ENT: "Hold Tight it's 70's Nite" Musical - Lead/Rhythm (Feb 2005)
PURE G'S: Funk/Soul Act - Lead (Feb 2003 - Mar 2005)
INTERNATIONAL: Original Funk Rock band - Rhythm (Apr 2001 - Mar 2002)

STUDIO SESSIONS:
Richard Emberstone (RnB artist) - Nov '08
Cathy JJ (Pop/Rock Artist) - Mar '10
Digress Album - April '07

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