Larissa Downey Pro

Actor, Model, Film producer / Manager, TV Presenter

Auckland, New Zealand
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Larissa has had an undeniable passion for the arts since she was 4 years old. Larissa enjoys the possibility of being someone different every time she jumps on stage or in front of the camera. Acting is her release and she loves that she can be vulnerable, tell stories, connect with people and entertain. Her work ethic is impeccable and when employing Larissa on any job, big or small - you can expect dedication, reliability, a positive attitude and great direction/listening ability. In her spare time she volunteers, working with at risk youth and spends her nights writing screenplays.
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Physical Attributes

Height:
165 cm / 5ft 5in
Weight:
75 kg / 165 lbs
Ethnicity:
White / Caucasian
Chest:
101 cm / 40 in
Skin color:
Olive
Waist:
80 cm / 31 in
Hips:
101 cm / 40 in
Dress size:
UK 12 / AUS 12 / US 8
Eye color:
Blue
Hair color:
Blonde
Hair length:
Long
Hair type:
Wavy

Credits & experience

2020
  • Jacque Drew : Ongoing American Accent Training
  • Jennifer Ward-Lealand with Stage Door Performing Arts Academy : The Craft of Acting: Deepening and Enriching the Actor's Performance
  • The Actors Lab Studio - Peter Feeney, Carl Drake, Katrina George, Lisa Chappell and Cherie Moore : Screen Acting, Movement, Voice
  • Actors Equity : Miranda Harcourt Workshop
  • Actors Equity : American Accent Course with Katherine Beck
  • Actors Equity : Standard American Accent with Jacque Drew
  • Actors Equity : Australian Accent with Alexandra Whitham
  • Actors Equity : Voice Workshop with Diane Robinson
  • Howard Fine Studio : How to do a backstory workshop
  • The Actors Lab - Tim Wong, Peter Feeney, Lori Dungey and Cherie Moore : Stunt, Improvisation, Voice and Screen Acting Course
  • The Actors Lab - Peter Feeney, Jonathan Brough & Vincent Ward : Self-test workshop
  • Howard Fine Studio : 8 Steps Lecture
  • The Actors Accent Coach : Standard British
  • The Actors Lab - Peter Feeney, Emmett Skilton & Vincent Ward : Self-test workshop
  • BOP Actors Studio : Film and TV Intensive Course
  • The Actors Accent Coach : Standard American
  • The Actors Accent Coach : British RP
  • The Actors Lab - Peter Feeney, Lisa Chappell and Cherie Moore : Masterclass for Film and TV
  • Andrea Kelland and Vicky Yiannoutsos : Audition and chair workshop for TV and Film
2019
  • Andrea Kelland : Audition workshop for TV and Film
  • BOP Actors Studio : Film and TV Intensive Course
2018
  • Liz Mullane and Rachel Bullock : Advanced Acting for Screen Intensive Course
  • Acting workshop with Andrea Kelland : Film and TV
2016
  • Katherine Kennard Term Class : Film/TV Acting Workshop
  • Peter Feeney Workshop : Acting Workshop
  • Acting Workshop : Audition and Casting
2015
  • Dance Term Class : Contemporary
2014
  • Waikato University : Bachelor of Communication Studies
  • Waikato University/Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts : Theatre Studies
2008
  • Dance School : Latin and Ballroom

Acting

Acting experience

Previous paid speaking roles

Acting agent

TMH Management

Languages
  • English
Accents
  • New Zealand
Union memberships
  • Equity
2020
- Short Film - Killing Joanie - Lead: Joanie
- TV Commercial Ultrafast Fibre - Lead

2018
- Supporting Actress as 'Kat' in short film Once more with Muchness by Twinkling Bat Films

2017
- Featured extra as 'receptionist' in Ahikaroa Season 1 Episode 11 and 12 - Maori Television and TVNZ On Demand
- Extra in Bay of Plenty Film showcase

2016
- Girlfriend in Phil Rudd's music video 'Head Job'
- Live Model on RedcarpetTVNZ
- Supporting actress in One Man Two Guvnors. Character: Pauline
- Talent in TVC for web - The Quadrant Hotel. Characters: check in guest and business women.

2015
- Lead actress in 'See How They Run' theatre show. Character: Penelope Toop
- Commercial for Banana Boat Sunblock Summer Tour - Web
- Commercial for 850 Cameron building lease - Web
- Lead in Fetal Alcohol Syndrome Disorder Awareness TVC. Character: Mother

2014
- Studied Theatre studies and physical theatre at Waikato University.

2012-2013
- Cast of Prime Productions - murder mystery dinner shows
- Pirates of the Pacific 'the pirate king'
- Sherlock Holmes and the museum of mystery
- Character appearances at events e.g pirates, naughty elf
- Lead of Brenda in Four Dogs and a Bone, acting along side Stewart Devenie
- Snow White Character Impersonation

2011
- Rosie the cow children's show

2006
- 'Guys and Dolls' Theatre Production
- 'Popular Girl' Theatre Production
- 'Just the Boys' Musical Production - Lead Dancer

2007
- 'Pinocchio' Theatre Production - Lead
- Member of the Impromptu Theatre

2008
- 'West Side Story' Theatre Production
- Stage Challenge Dancer
- Member of the Impromptu Theatre
- 'Crucible' - supporting actress

2010: Cigar Girl - Corporate Function

Modelling

Modeling experience

Part-time model - paid commercial work

2018-2019
- Hotmilk Maternity Lingerie Model

2017
- Runway model for Sisters & Co for New season Karen Walker and Juliette Hogan show
- Photoshoot with Repertoire for their Share Our Style feature.
- Cover Spread Model for Mode Magazine
- Runway Model for Juliette Hogan at Sisters & Co

2016
- Runway model for Sisters & Co Christmas Fashion Show
- Runway Model for Sisters & Co Garden and Arts Fest Fashion Show
- Runway model for summer collection Kathryn Wilson
- Event Model for Jewellery designer Sisi and Samala Cometics
- Miss Universe NZ 2016 2nd Runner Up
- Miss Universe NZ 2017-2018 official Finalist calendar shoot

2015
- Indulge Bay Model Finalist - runway model for Sisters & Co

* 2014
- Cointreau/Zoe&Morgan/Moochi Hostess Model
- NZ finalist in the NZ Lingerie Model Search Final

Film & Stage Crew

Production & Management ability

Beginner

I have a Bachelor in Communications majoring in PR and Marketing and have also been an event manager for over 10 years. I have ample experience managing projects and large events and would like to use these skills to transfer into Production Management.
I am also a writer and belong to the Film Bay of Plenty Screenwriters group where I spend my nights writing screenplays.

Presenting

TV presenter experience

Previous paid TV presenter roles

Presenting agent

TMH Management

Languages
  • English
Accents
  • New Zealand
Presenter union memberships
  • Equity
After having my son, I was involved in presenting for a maternity lingerie company called Hotmilk. Presenting products in videos for social channels for their followers.

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