Maria Figgins

www.CastingNow.co.uk/maria-figgins


Maria Figgins

 Actor  Model  Musician  Dancer  Entertainer  Extra

  • 1,876 Profile Views
  • www.CastingNow.co.uk/maria-figgins
    Unique ID: maria-figgins
  • Playing Age: from 25 to 42
    Location: London
    Gender: Female

share this profile

About Me

I am a professionally trained dance and actor,who has had a wide range of experience from leading roles in Pinter and Moliere to extra parts in Bollywood and most recently The Wedding Video.I can adapt to a number of different looks and roles an always bring professionalism and energy to every performance no matter how large or how small.


Acting


Experience

 -  Film (Professional)
 -  Film (Student)
 -  Musicals
 -  Panto
 -  Promotions
 -  Theatre (Fringe)
 -  Theatre (Professional)


Accents

 -  Essex
 -  Posh


Employment History & Experience

Commercials:
2014, Commercial, Melusine von der Schulenburg, GLORIOUS GEORGES , Adjust Your Set, Kathryn Dufty
2013, Commercial, Cinema goer, WAITROSE – SCI-FI MATINEE, Knucklehead, Sri Bunford.

Television:
2015, Television, Investor, FORTITUDE , Tiger Aspect Drama Ltd., Hettie Macdonald
2014, Television, Sarah Neal , HOLBY CITY, BBC Television, John Maidens
2013, Television, Miss Bleach, EASTENDERS, BBC Television, Lance Kneeshaw
2013, Television, Miss Cross, HOLBY CITY, BBC Television, John Maidens
2013, Television, Sarah, HOLBY CITY, BBC Television, Rob Evans
2012, Television, Nurse Brown, EASTENDERS, BBC Television, Michael Owen Morris
2012, Television, Brownie Alison, WATSON AND OLIVER, BBC Television/Popper Productions, Richard Boden

Film:
2016,Feature Film,Mother,MY GUARDIAN ANGEL,MY Films,Mumtaz Yildirimlar
2014, Feature Film, Government Official , OUR KIND OF TRAITOR , Studiocanal , Susanna White
2013, Feature Film, Miss Fenton, THE LOOK OF LOVE, Revolution Films, Michael Winterbottom
2013, Film, Zombie,Amy, DEAD WOOD, London Knight Productions, Paul Knight
2012, Feature Film, Suzie, THE WEDDING VIDEO, Squirrel Films, Nigel Cole
2010, Film, Melanie, BLACK INK, MY Production, Mumtaz Yildirimlar
2009, Feature Film, Gambler Stephanie Mills, AN EDUCATION, Sony Picture Classics, Lone Scherfig.

Stage:
2014,Stage, Duchess of Marlborough,BRANDY,Beckenham theatre,Lorraine Spenceley
2013, Stage, Annette Sefton-Wilcox, FLATSPIN, SLT, Lawrence Dunant
2013, Stage, Various, TROIS POUR CINQ, Merlo Merlo, Adam Courting/ Maria Figgins
2012, Stage, Receptionist, THE WAITING ROOM, Stepping Stonez Productions, Serge Rashidi-Zakuani
2011, Stage, Henriette, THE SISTERHOOD, Mike Door Productions, Timothy Robinson
2009, Stage, Juror 4, TWELVE ANGRY MEN, Hornpipe Peoples Theatre, Amanda Fawcett
2008, Stage, Lily Lush, BIG AL, Solent Theatre Company, Jacqui Ivemy
2008, Stage, Dandy Dan, BUGSY MALONE, Solent Theatre Company, Jacqui Ivemy
1994, Stage, Ben, THE DUMB WAITER, Mayfield Productions, Glen Bown
1992, Stage, The Producer, ON THE BUZZER, Mayfleld Productions, Glen Bown
1989, Stage, Martha, A CHRISTMAS CAROL, RB Cooper Productions, Bryan Johnson
1988, Stage, Choir, JOSEPH AND HIS AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, Bill Kenwright Ltd, Bill Kenwright
1987, Stage, Munchkin, THE WIZARD OF OZ, Kings Theatre, Margaret Ashcroft

Pantomime:
2011, Pantomime, Will Scarlett, ROBIN HOOD AND HIS MERRY MEN, Mike Door Productions, Timothy Robinson
2007, Pantomime, Cinderelle double, CINDERELLA, Kings Theatre , Lionel Blair
2005, Pantomime, Chorus Dancer, ALADDIN, Kings Theatre , Alex Dane
2004, Pantomime, Chorus Dancer, SNOW WHITE, Kings Theatre , Barney Stacey


Numerous S.A roles across film,TV and commercials.


Modelling


Experience

 -  Catwalk
 -  Promotional


Employment History & Experience

Debenhams in-store fashion show for Windsmoor and Planet clothes.
Modelling and sold in-store scarfs and hair accessories.


Music


Experience

 -  Pop Band
 -  Solo


Vocal Skills

 -  Alto


Instruments Played

 -  Piano


Employment History & Experience

Singing grade 2
Piano primary to grade 3
Recorder primary grade 3

I have had numerous expereince singing and dancing in musicals on the stage - see dancing experience for details.
I have also been part of two bands - where I played rhythm guitar and sung backing vocals.


Dancing


Experience

 -  Choreography
 -  Club Dancing
 -  Musicals
 -  Panto
 -  Show Dancing
 -  Theatre (Professional)


Dance Skills

 -  Aerobic
 -  Ballet
 -  Contemporary
 -  Modern Jazz
 -  Tap


Employment History & Experience

Experienced in Ballet,tap and Modern dance.
'Cinderella' - chorus dancer.
'Aladdin' - chorus dancer.
'Wizard of Oz' - chorus dancer.
'Snow White' - chorus dancer.
'Half a Sixpence' - chorus dancer.

From the age of 4 to age 18 I took part in dance shows 7 to 8 times a year with the Iris Barnes School of Dancing.


Entertainment


Extras Work, Partipant, Contestant


Experience

 -  Commercials
 -  Film
 -  Film (Professional)
 -  Film (Student)
 -  Panto
 -  Promotional Work
 -  Theatre
 -  TV Audience


Employment History & Experience

National Lottery Commercial
P45 - teacher - SA
Parents - SKY - SA
Holby City - SA
Olly Murs - SA - music video
Commerical for the touring production of 'Spamalot'
'The Wedding Video' - wedding guest - a Nigel Cole and Tim Firth film.
Wretch 32 - extra - music video
'Dual Crisis' - extra
Anti- piracy commercial
Bollywood film - 'TEZZ' - extra. Venues Production Company
'An Education' - extra. BBC Films .
'The Mikardo' - extra.


Physical Details

Ethnicity:
White/ Caucasian
Skin Colour:
white
Height:
5 ft 6 in
Weight:
8 st 3 lb
Build:
n/a
Dress Size:
8 to 10
Bust:
34 in
Waist:
28 in
Hips:
35 in
Shoe Size:
4 UK
Eye Colour:
Blue
Hair Colour:
Blonde
Hair Length:
Long
Hair Style:
Wavy

Languages Spoken


 -  English

Experience & Qualifications


General Experience

I have had experience on both the stage and film.
Both as an extra or chorus work and leading roles.

I am also an experienced Sales Manager.



Qualifications & Training

Ballet RAD primary to grade 5.
Tap ISTD primary to gold.
Modern ISTD primary to intermediate.


BA Arts Degree in Dance and Related Arts.


Other Information

Relevant Skills

Acting,dancing,singing,selling!!!

Interests & Hobbies

The theatre.
Fashion,
Reading

© Casting Now 2008 - 2024