Betab Zena

Education

About me

I am a strong and self motivated individual who is willing and able to work in any given environment. As a Drama and Theatre Arts recent graduate, I have built an energetic vibe that allows me to work at fast speed and meet the given deadlines. I speak two languages fluently, allowing me to have a broad state of mind and the ability to bring new and original talent to the theatre industry. My last Acting role was Shakespeare’s King Richard II at Staffordshire University in which I played the leading role and received a first class for my performance.
Acting experience:
I am a Drama Performance and Theatre arts recent graduate with all my production grades coming at first class. I have also worked with the media students acting as the main character in their short films.I have also worked with the New Vic Theatre in stoke as an actor in the boarderline team to raise awareness about FGM that is happening in secret within the community.
Dancing experience:
I am the Praise Dance leader and Choreographer at the Church, working with the youth at every Conference or event.
Singing experience:
I am in the Choir, in the soprano sect.
Modelling experience:
I have no modeling experience, However i have taken part in the Staffordshire University's diversity fashion show, as one of the models.
Television experience:
I have No television experience.
Specific skills:
-Leadership
-Teamwork
-Accents
-Organisation
Interesting past experiences:
I was born in the Capital City of Ethiopia and lived there until the age of 9, so my first language is Amharic. Coming to Britain for the first time at that age the first question my school friends asked me was if we lived in tree houses in Africa, in shock and confusion i said yes so they replied by asking "then where does the president live?" so i told them in the big white tree house.
My interests:
I have a degree in Acting because i am passionate about people and understanding their character. For this reason I am a youth leader at Resurrection Ethiopian Evangelical Church in Birmingham, providing guidance and mentor-ship to the next generation. I also love reading books and as a result am currently working on my very first book called the Gift of Endurance.

Skills

Languages Spoken	Amharic, English