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Marialena Alvarez

Marialena Alvarez

Orlando,FL

Summary

Positive, creative, and adaptable individual with strong passion for storytelling and character portrayal. Well-versed in understanding scripts and character development, bringing strong memorization and improvisation skills. Dedicated to delivering compelling performances that captivate and engage audiences.

Talented Actress delivers engaging performances both alone and with collaborative and dynamic ensembles. Diligent with memorization skills and willingness to accept coaching and direction.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Big Mama

Hillary Hawkins
02.2024 - 02.2025
  • Participated in rehearsals to adequately prepare for performances.
  • Worked effectively under pressure, consistently meeting tight production deadlines without sacrificing performance quality.
  • Captured audience by channeling and exhibiting emotions, resulting in audience laughter, crying, excitement, shock, and fear.
  • Adapted to a variety of roles and genres, showcasing versatility as an actress.
  • Enhanced storytelling through the use of physical movement, facial expressions, and vocal techniques.

Hair Salon Owner

Pirate Films
06.2024 - 06.2024
  • Enriched character development by researching historical context and cultural backgrounds relevant to role portrayals.
  • Participated actively in script development processes, collaborating with writers for accurate representation of character motivations and emotions.
  • Developed strong relationships with industry professionals, leading to ongoing collaboration opportunities.
  • Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
  • Collaborated with directors and other cast members to refine performances.
  • Memorized lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.

Gloria/ American Nightmare

Independent Film Maker
03.2024 - 05.2024
  • Provided input to directors on character development.
  • Developed characters through improvisation and script analysis.
  • Interpreted scripts to create believable characters.
  • Gained valuable on-set experience by working with established directors.
  • Memorized lines quickly and delivered convincingly in different acting settings.

Voiceover/Mom

Student Film
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Managed time to arrive on set when required to not delay rehearsals and shows.
  • Ability to take direction and perform voiceover in one to two takes.

Amanda Wingfield

The Glass Menagerie
10.2023 - 12.2023
  • Collaborated closely with directors, playwrights, and fellow actors to create memorable theatrical experiences for viewers.
  • Demonstrated versatility by successfully tackling roles outside of personal comfort zone or typecast expectations.
  • Adapted quickly to directorial feedback, implementing changes on-the-spot during rehearsals and live performances.
  • Developed strong relationships with fellow cast members, fostering a positive environment for effective teamwork and collaboration.
  • Supported fellow actors through challenging scenes by providing constructive feedback during rehearsals while maintaining respectfulness towards their artistic choices.

Education

No Degree - Acting

National Performers Academy
Los Angeles
11-2024

No Degree - Acting

Casting Call Acting School
Itasca, IL
01-2023

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Keiser University
Lakeland
12-2015

Skills

  • Basic acting
  • Theatrical acting
  • Acting techniques
  • Improv acting
  • Dramatic acting
  • Method acting
  • Acting for the camera
  • Versatile acting range
  • Screen acting
  • Voice acting talent

Statistics

Height:       5'3

Weight:      180

Hair:            Brown

Eyes:           Green/Brown

Timeline

Hair Salon Owner

Pirate Films
06.2024 - 06.2024

Gloria/ American Nightmare

Independent Film Maker
03.2024 - 05.2024

Big Mama

Hillary Hawkins
02.2024 - 02.2025

Voiceover/Mom

Student Film
01.2024 - 01.2024

Amanda Wingfield

The Glass Menagerie
10.2023 - 12.2023

No Degree - Acting

National Performers Academy

No Degree - Acting

Casting Call Acting School

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

Keiser University
Marialena Alvarez