Vanessa Owusu
Overview
- Age Range
- 18 - 27
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Agent
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Rebecca Middleton TalentAgent
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07494 791618Contact
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Credits
Year | Job Title Project Type |
Project Name Director / Company |
Location |
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Yasmine
Film |
Red Flag Peter Nortey Rose |
London | |
Mojitola
Theatre |
Muhammed Ali and Me Joe Richardson |
London | |
Girl
Video |
We Run The Show Ashley Walters |
London | |
Mrs Zero
Theatre |
American Zero Tim Chaundy |
London | |
Chloe
Theatre |
Mogadishu Darren Heppolette |
London | |
Meda
Theatre |
Meda Tim Chaundy |
London | |
Tinisha
Theatre |
In The Heat of The Moment Darren Heppelote |
London | |
Wife/Mother
Commercials & Industrials |
Couples photographed using Kingfisher products |
Southampton |
Education
Year | Qualification | Where |
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BA Drama and Theatre | Kent University | |
Performing Arts Drama | City and Islington College | |
Acting | Kingdom Drama School | |
Screen Acting | MN Acting Academy |
License & Passport
Passport: | Yes |
Driver's License: | Yes |
Skills
Accents/Dialects | English - London, West African |
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Athletics | Running, Weightlifting |
Musical Skills | Piano/Keyboards |
Highlights
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My name is Vanessa and I am known for playing characters who are independent, strong-willed and down to earth. Other characters I play are feisty, gritty with powerful emotion equally, I could play a serious Policewoman, Lawyer or CID Officer.
For example, one of the roles I played was Mojitola, from a play called Muhammed Ali and Me (2017) - (https://twitter.com/AshleyWalters82/status/1011363974569512961). She was a feisty yet damaged and vulnerable character. The character went to the police to report her foster mothers’ eldest son who had sexually abused her. Mojitola had also witnessed her mother get beaten up by her father. I overcame this challenging role by doing thorough research and succeeded in bringing this particular character to life by creating a back story and pushing myself immeasurably.
In a lighter vein, I’ve also played Simone from Been So Long, (https://www.instagram.com/p/BpxjupnHLd2/) another self-reliant, strong, and intelligent character. Simone falls for Raymond and realises he’s just like all other guys and essentially, she puts him in his place.
Many people often compare me with Taraji P Henson because she plays fiery and dramatic roles. I am good at playing strong-minded lead roles, yet I have a way of bringing out the vulnerable side and adding a touch of spice to the character. I can see myself being cast in the kinds of roles she has often played like in Hidden Figures, Empire, and Baby Boy. Additionally, I've been compared to Lacey Turner who plays a lot of vulnerable and damaged roles. In one episode of EastEnders she thought she was normal, but little did she know she was bipolar. Stacey (her character) was very dark and twisted and I can see myself being cast in roles she has often appeared in like Our Girl.
I see myself being in roles that are risky and challenging which will highlight my strengths as an Actor. This energy flows for me naturally giving me a genuine performance. I can envision playing roles from the ages of 18 - 27 and featuring in Crime, Romance, ‘Chic’ Flicks, Sports, Sci-Fi, Kids TV, Horror, Thriller, Drama, and Stage.