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AndrewG

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About Me

Born in Cape Town, South Africa.
After passing high school with exemption, with all higher grade subjects, Andrew went on to study at the University of South Africa; obtaining a degree with majors in psychology and information systems, as well as criminology and computer science. Along the way obtaining an IT diploma, and countless certificates in psychology, IT and policing (both theory and tactical). He has been doing volunteer work since leaving school on various police units, as well as in the community. The acting career started soon after, launching with a few television commercials, and leading to motion pictures and stills. Andrew has completed many acting courses, for film, television, presenting, voice, accents, as well as several advanced courses available on invitation and audition only. Theater followed as part of a showcase in preparation for a LAMDA qualification. The LAMDA gold medal exam was passed with merit by Andrew and partner obtaining the highest marks out of the class. See the film site at: andrewfilm.netfast.org
As a by product of the many acting and IT qualifications, Andrew has launched a studio providing showreel services to actors and models. Along with this, they also provide numerous other services. See their website for more details: www.showreelafrica.co.za
You can join our MySpace group too: groups.myspace.com/showreelafrica . We also host The South African Movie Database www.samdb.co.za

Follow SAMDB news: SAMDB on Feedburner

You can also check out profiles on Free Model Central - City Events - Talent Finder (Rated no. 2 on the top talent list) - Model Base
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Some roles include
Film: Goodbye Bafana, The Flood, The Bird Can't Fly, Secret Agent, Mercenary for Justice
Mini-Series: The Triangle, Supernova
Theatre: Uncle Vanya
And many commercials, and stills.
Guest on the 'Truth or Dare' podcast: Talkshoe.com
Also doing some video, and DVD production, and websites (Intranet and database mostly), a little bit of photography. Most jobs include a little of each. For fellow actors and models, we're who to contact for those who are looking for showreel creation, or transfer of your work from VHS to DVD. We also do DV tape to DVD (editing can be discussed), and photo transfer to CD or DVD (wish slideshows, etc) Take a look at Showreel Africa: www.showreelafrica.co.za .
..Apparently looking a bit like young actor Cameron Bright? Well, a shorter haircut in the past that used to have a similar. And he's a good actor.

My Interests

I'd like to meet:

Fun interesting people from around the world. People in the same industries, for networking, and perhaps to exchange ideas, or info.'s, or just chat on about what we're doing. Potential, or interested clients for our studio (Showreel Africa). Those who have worked with us are welcome!

People visiting from around the world:
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My Blog

Wellness Workshop & Gifts Galore, 28 Sep -01 Oct

Corpo Sano Wellness Training Centre and The South African Movie Database, have jointly put together a fun and exciting workshop for you. Join us in taking your first step towards a possible career ...
Posted by on Sun, 09 Aug 2009 12:18:00 GMT

Winter Wellness Workshop, 13-16 July, 2009

Corpo Sano Wellness Training Centre, and The South African Movie Database, have jointly put together a fun and exciting workshop for you.Join us in taking your first step towards a possible career in ...
Posted by on Wed, 24 Jun 2009 13:49:00 GMT

SAMDB, for actors, models and everyone industry related

Showreel Africa has launched The South African Movie Database (SAMDB) for actors, models, agencies, crew, movies, television, theatre. Anything and everything related to all aspects of the entertainme...
Posted by on Fri, 06 Mar 2009 14:30:00 GMT

Merry Christmas and happy holidays

To all our friends, colleagues, and clients... A Merry Christmas, and happy holidays to you all. Wishes for 2009!!!
Posted by on Thu, 25 Dec 2008 01:50:00 GMT

Goodbye Bafana on SABC1

The acclaimed motion picture, Goodbye Bafana, will be screening on South African television on Sunday, 14 December on SABC1 at 22:00.
Posted by on Sun, 14 Dec 2008 19:34:00 GMT

Flood in S.A. stores

See Andrew in Flood, now availible in S.A. stores. Set in London, and starring Robert Carlyle, Jessalyn Gilsig, Tom Courtenay and David Suchet.
Posted by on Tue, 30 Sep 2008 22:00:00 GMT

Fashion Show You Care

"Fashion Show You Care", a charity breakfast for Orinoco, the horse. Unfortunately, too many of these cart horses in South Africa are ill-treated, and under-nourished. A breakfast was held, with Showr...
Posted by on Tue, 09 Sep 2008 07:00:00 GMT

"Make-up for Castings" DVD release

Showreel Africa's latest production "Make-up for Castings, by Mandy". A short educational piece for models and actors, with demonstration and tips on three different looks you would need for a casting...
Posted by on Wed, 13 Aug 2008 14:00:00 GMT

For those actors & models looking to sign at an agent.

For all you models, and actors looking to sign with an agency. We now offer a pre-agency shoot. We will help you meet the requirements for your first contact with that agent, do the photo shoot for yo...
Posted by on Thu, 15 May 2008 16:30:00 GMT

Goodbye Bafana on SABC3

The acclaimed motion picture, Goodbye Bafana, will be screening on South African television on Friday, 29 February on SABC3 at 20:00.
Posted by on Sat, 23 Feb 2008 01:04:00 GMT