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HAIR COLOR: Black
BIOGRAPHY:
Vaibhav Taparia (He/Him) is an Actor from Johannesburg, South Africa. Currently pursuing his MFA in Acting at the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University and about to enter his 3rd and final year this fall. He is bilingual in both English and Hindi and proud of both his South African & Indian heritage. An avid lover of stage, film & tv, he looks to broaden his horizon and work in all 3 mediums all over the world.
EDUCATION / TRAINING:
ACTING EDUCATION & TRAINING:
Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University (USA)
MFA in Acting
Sep 2022 – Present
London Academy of Music & Dramatic Art (LAMDA) (UK)
8-Week Shakespeare Summer School
Jun 2023 – Aug 2023
Indigo View (South Africa)
Mentorship Programme for Film & TV Acting Mar 2021 – Mar 2022
Advanced Actor’s Academy Jan 2020 – Nov 2021
ACADEMIC EDUCATION & TRAINING:
University of the Witwatersrand (South Africa)
MSc in Industrial Engineering Jan 2022 – Present
BCom Honours in Investments & Corporate Finance Jan 2017 – Dec 2017
BCom in Accounting, Investments & Corporate Finance Jan 2014 – Dec 2016
SPECIAL SKILLS:
Acquired
- Sports (Soccer, field hockey, long distance running, tennis, cricket, surfing)
- Stage Combat
- Dancing (West African Dance)
OTHER SKILLS:
ACCENTS:
- Indian (North/South Indian)
- British (RP/Cockney)
- American (Neutral/Southern)
- Arabic
- Russian
- Irish
- French
Acquiring these skills:
- Boxing
- Singing