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Akin

I am here for Dating, Serious Relationships, Friends and Networking

About Me

I'm a professional actor based in London, my passion for films has led me to film making and specifically editing/writing. Being an individual, knowing myself and loving life is what i strive for. Time is spent developing my skill as an actor, strumming my guitar, sleeping, living in peace. I find people interesting, what they say and why, psychology is everywhere..if you would like to know more, ask me! Here is my show reel...For enquiries please contact: JLM Personal Management London, Phone: +44 (0) 20 7025 0630 [email protected].. Here is a music video I edited and filmed in collaboration with musician Mark Matsena and director Ben Lourdjane...

My Interests

films, film-making, writing, poetry, performing, travelling, reading, theatre, good food, drinking coffee, days in the sun, horror films, jazz, world music, HR Giger, astral projection, trying 2 play guitar, laughing...

I'd like to meet:

david lynch, tom waits, creative people, filmmakers, musicians, artists, poets, good souls and genuine people..also people who can make me laugh!

Music:

Prince, Tom Waits, Arthur Russell, Jeff Buckley, Marvin Gaye, Cinematic Orchestra, Miles Davis, Bjork, Keziah Jones, Chick Corea, Bobby McFerrin, Keith Jarrett, Fela Kuti, Joni Mitchell, Seu Jorge, Milton Nascimento, Djavan, Eek-A-Mouse, George Clinton, Weather Report, Jaco Pastorius, Jimi Hendrix, Astor Piazzolla, Bob Marley, Mercan Dede, Pharoah Sanders, Roy Ayers, Richard Bona, Thembe Mckenzie, Gil Scott Heron, Pink Floyd, John Coltrane, Billie Holiday, James Brown, Billy Cobham, Return to Forever, the list could go on...

Movies:

Pierrot Le Fou, Network, The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Breathless, The Elephant Man, Barton Fink, Mulholland Drive, Cool Hand Luke, Jacob's Ladder, Audition, A Tale of Two Sisters, Visitor Q, Leon, Little Miss Sunshine, Rosemary's Baby, Taxi Driver, The Big Blue, Woyzeck, Manhattan, Midnight Cowboy, Evil Dead II, Fight Club, Europa, Control Room[doc], One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest, Titus, Angel Heart, 12 Monkeys, Streetcar Named Desire, China Town, In The Mood For Love...

Television:

when i was younger it would be quantum leap, twin peaks

Books:

1984 - George Orwell, The Prophet - Kahlil Gibran, The Little Prince - Antoine De Saint-Exupery, Fugitive Pieces - Anne Michaels, The Tell Tale Heart - Edgar A Poe, I Am Legend - Richard Matheson, Roberto Zucco - Bernard Marie Koltes

Heroes:

my mother, my father, God

My Blog

Re: updated showreel on my page

Hi,I've updated my showreel to include feature film 'The Convert' where I play the romantic and in-love Ziah and 'Bare - Just Desserts' where I play the sleazy internet freak Simon on a first date. So...
Posted by Akin on Fri, 29 Feb 2008 06:22:00 PST

Re: one more enchanted night only, arabian night 12/11/07

ARABIAN NIGHT Time and Place ..> Date: Monday, November 12, 2007 Time: 7:30pm - 8:35pm Location: Rosemary Branch Pub Theatre Street: 2 Shepperton Road, N1 3DT City/Town: London, United K...
Posted by Akin on Sun, 11 Nov 2007 04:39:00 PST

website updated

website updated - www.akingazi.com yes its been a strange year, doing more experimental works, searching and looking for meaning to why I do what I do and as 2008 approaches I can reflect on 2007 wit...
Posted by Akin on Wed, 31 Oct 2007 04:30:00 PST

the white room

"THE WHITE ROOM" The Parlour, 25th & 26th October 8pm Explore a very strange and surreal world.A home. A retreat&of sorts.But don't expect a royal welcome.And make sure you obey the rules.THE WHIT...
Posted by Akin on Fri, 19 Oct 2007 12:00:00 PST

Re: pentameters theatre reading october 15th

Just writing to invite you to an ARABIAN NIGHT at the Pentameter Theatre, Hampstead on October 15th, 8pm. A performed reading for one night only. www.pentameters.co.uk   Be great to see you there...
Posted by Akin on Thu, 27 Sep 2007 03:22:00 PST

check out our music video!

Here is a music video i edited and filmed in collobaration with mark matsena (musician) and ben lourdjane (director) in 2006. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CuTgjd9PA5c Music by Mark Matsena. Peace, ...
Posted by Akin on Thu, 07 Jun 2007 10:57:00 PST

Panorama 7pm tonight!

Last minute post to let you know I will be appearing in Panorama: Real Spooks tonight at 7pm on BBC One, I play Jawad Akbar. He is a bad boy terrorist! BOOOO! Peace, Akin
Posted by Akin on Mon, 30 Apr 2007 09:32:00 PST

new showreel and pics!

Hey guys, Check out www.akingazi.com for my new showreel and pics! Website designed by Volkan (www.volkangundogdu.com) Peace & love Akin...
Posted by Akin on Mon, 22 Jan 2007 04:17:00 PST

Looking for third flatemate in houseshare

Hi,   Two professional males (24 & 31) looking for a third person (preferably female to balance the house)   We are looking to move into a 3 bedroom house asap and need that third perso...
Posted by Akin on Sun, 27 Aug 2006 04:12:00 PST

VAMP

hey people! Im looking for a really obscure film from the 80's that im having trouble locating. Its called VAMP and stars Grace Jones, really interesting movie, anyhow if anyone can point me in the ri...
Posted by Akin on Tue, 23 May 2006 12:43:00 PST