Monique

26 years old, Durban, South Africa

TRAINING
Singing: 2009-2010 Gabby Garbers
2011 Ronel Guerin
2012-2016 Rosa de Castro Doran
2015 Nico Goosen
Dancing: 2007-2009 Nikita Poulton
2010 Ronel Guerin
2011-2012 Danny Guiselli & Chontell Randles
2013 Natasha “Trixie” Hooman
2016 Daisy Spencer & Chontell Randles
Acting: 2003-2005 Helen O’Grady
2014 Blake Babbitt - New York Film Academy
Workshop
2015 Steve Feinstein
New York Film Academy Workshop - NYC
Campus
Bob Cook (B.C. Entertainment Group,
Orlando)
James Pentaudi (Albany Model & Talent
Agency, New York)
Henry Ravelo (Discover Management, New
York)
Nicole Campbell (The Actors Scene
Management)

ACHIEVEMENTS
- Gateway To Fame 2013, 2nd Runner-Up
- Distinctions for my Grade 5, 6 and 7 London Trinity Vocal Examinations
- Merit for my Grade 8 London Trinity Vocal Examination
- Student of the Year 2014 at Vocal Vibes Performing Arts Studio
- Chosen to represent KZN at the Summer Heat Model & Talent Search at Gold Reef City in 2014
- Chosen to perform at the International Talent Showcase at Monte Casino in 2014
- Scouted by Kim Myers to represent South Africa in Orlando, Florida in June 2015 at the Applause Rising Talent Showcase
- Received callbacks from Atlantic Records, Albany Model & Talent Agency & Discover Management at the Applause Rising Talent Showcase in Orlando, Florida
- Received a partial scholarship to attend the New York Film Academy

EXPERIENCE
- Performed professionally on The Barnyard Theatre stage, The Elizabeth Sneddon Theatre stage & The Playhouse Company Theatre stage
- Chosen to be a part of the 14th Annual Young Performers Project, FOOTLOOSE The Musical, directed by the late Themi Ventura’s
- Worked alongside David Guiselli & Terence Pillay, East Coast Radio
- Worked alongside Rory Booth & Shelley Mclean, Industry Professionals
- Backing vocalist on a local Indie South African artists CD
- Currently work alongside Rosa de Castro Doran, Leon Schuster movies & former preliminary judge for IDOLS SA
- Part of the training and production team for Northwood Boys High School, So You Think You Can Sing? competition
- I am now a vocal coach at Vocal Vibes Performing Arts Studio