Gideon T. Smith
Wellington,Mount Victoria
Summary
An emerging dynamic actor with a versatile portfolio, including a standout role as Declan Peters in TVNZ+'s comedy, and a supporting role in BAFTA-nominated "Grafted". Skilled in contemporary Pacific dance and accent adaptation (American, Australian, English). Proven ability to engage audiences through physical performance and emotional depth, showcasing exceptional movement skills and character versatility.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Declan Peters
TV, Dir. Hayden J. Weal & Chye-Ling Huang
2024.03 - 2024.08
Acting as the core cast's Sugar baby extraordinaire in this heartfelt coming of age Comedy TV show as Declan Peters. Performing Intimacy scenes, and stunts.
(TVNZ +)
Josh
Grafted, Feature Film. Dir. Sasha Rainbow
2023.03 - 2023.07
Acting as supporting love interest in BAFTA nominated Sasha Rainbow's debut feature film.
Growth Creature (Actor)
U R HERE, Barbarian Productions.
2023.02 - 2023.02
Acting as mysterious create in an elaborate costume in Barbarian's huge environmental theatre production U R HERE.
Manuia Le Po, Manuia Le Aso, (Actor)
Solo Thearte, New Zealand Tahi Festival
2022.09 - 2022.09
A Solo work compromised of 3 ACT's.
Physical comedy, dance and Verbatim theatre. Depicting a multitude of worlds including the tale of a soul in an unforgiving environment with a gentle heart.
Dancer
14 Malone Road, Choreographed. Tupua Tigafua
2022.07 - 2022.09
Dancing for Tupua Tigafua, workshopping his piece "14 Malone road" and then performing it as the 2022 Measina's makers lab
Henley
Gate Crash, Short Film Dir. Paloma Schneidman
2022.02 - 2022.02
Acting in core ensemble cast, including singing, performing stunts and intimacy scenes
Dancer
Tatau By Le Moana
2021.06 - 2021.06
Performed at TE PAPA, Wellington museum. A contemporary pacific dance piece, choreographed by Tupe Lualua titled "Tatau" Showing the story of tattoo's moving to Samoa
Education
Acting
Advanced Acting Workshop
Liz Mullane And Rachel Bullock. 11.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts, Acting
Toi Whakaari, New Zealand Drama School
Wellington, NZ11.2022
Acting
Accent Trainning
Mary McDonald Lewis11.2022
Skills
- Experience in MuayThai, Jujitsu and Capoeira
- Contemporary Pacific dance
- Street dance, Hiphop Krump
- General American accent
- Australian accent
- Modern received pronunciation (General English accent)
- Modern received pronunciation (London)
Affiliations
- Equity NZ member
Timeline
Declan Peters
TV, Dir. Hayden J. Weal & Chye-Ling Huang
2024.03 - 2024.08
Josh
Grafted, Feature Film. Dir. Sasha Rainbow
2023.03 - 2023.07
Growth Creature (Actor)
U R HERE, Barbarian Productions.
2023.02 - 2023.02
Manuia Le Po, Manuia Le Aso, (Actor)
Solo Thearte, New Zealand Tahi Festival
2022.09 - 2022.09
Dancer
14 Malone Road, Choreographed. Tupua Tigafua
2022.07 - 2022.09
Henley
Gate Crash, Short Film Dir. Paloma Schneidman
2022.02 - 2022.02
Dancer
Tatau By Le Moana
2021.06 - 2021.06
Acting
Advanced Acting Workshop
Bachelor of Arts - Performing Arts, Acting
Toi Whakaari, New Zealand Drama School
Acting
Accent Trainning
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