Iwi : Ngāpuhi, Te Āti Awa, Ngāti Porou, Ngāti Tama
Te Reo Level : Conversational
Shania Bailey-Edmonds
- Locations
- Auckland
- Ethnicity
- Māori, NZ European
- Age Range
- 19 - 29
- Height
- 157cm / 5ft 2in
- Bust/Chest
- 88cm / 35in
- Waist
- 78cm / 31in
- Hips
- 95cm / 37in
Bio
Shania Bailey-Edmonds is a talented New Zealand actor who graduated in 2020 with a Bachelor of Arts degree, majoring in Acting, from Toi Whakaari, New Zealand’s leading drama school. Her education and training have equipped her with a solid foundation in the performing arts, setting the stage for a promising career.
This year will see Shania playing the role of Aroha in the feature film ‘1978’ written & directed by Isacc Lee & April Phillips. Shania has also made her mark in the world of theatre. Her work in various theatrical productions has showcased her versatility and command of the stage.
With her Māori heritage and deep connection to her iwi, Shania brings a unique perspective to her performances. Notably, she is fluent in Te Reo, the Māori language, further highlighting her commitment to her culture and storytelling. As she continues to forge her path in the entertainment industry, Shania Bailey-Edmonds is poised to make a significant impact and captivate audiences with her powerful performances.
Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | End of the Valley | Kura | Miro Productions Ltd | Feature Film |
| 2022 | '1978' | Aroha | Clarative Media | Feature Film |
Television
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Escaping Utopia | Sharon Ready | Warner Bros. International Television | Drama |
Theatre
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Performance - (Live Stream) | Improvisation, Interaction with exhibits & Guests, Reflective | ||
| 2022 | Performance Arcade - Art Chemist | Intuitive Process, Facilitating Space & Conversation, Improvisation, Connection with Strangers, Creative thinking & Problem Solving | dir: Audrey Balwin | |
| 2021 | Neke | Physical Movement, Dance, Writing, Devising, Singing, Te Re Māori | Neke Productions, dir: Scotty Cotter | |
| 2021 | Pourakahua - Te Reo Māori Touring Season | Public Speaking & Performing, Singing, Puppeteering, Te Reo Māori | Taki Rua Productions, dir: Erina Daniels | |
| 2020 | Lockdown La Ronde | NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari, dir: Jarod Rawiri | ||
| 2019 | Shakespeare Tour: King Lear & Titus Andronicus & Henry V | Cordelia, Lavinia & Bardolph | dir: Chris Janidas & Mitch Tawhi Thomas | |
| 2019 | Glass Menagerie | Laura | dir: Eria Daniels & Heather Timms | |
| 2018 | Everything is Fine | Flatmate #2 | dir: Julia Pereira | |
| 2018 | Bless the Child | Pohe | Tawata Productions - Wellington & Auckland International Festival | |
| 2017 | Kia Mau | Reading & Performace | Tawata Productions, Wellington Festival |
Short Film
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | End of the Valley | Kura | Short Film | |
| 2021 | Our Friend James | Kahurangi - Lead | dir: Georgia Ah Kuoi | Short Film |
| 2020 | Noho Mai - Award winning Poetry Film | Actor & & Voice | dir: Peta Maria-Tunui, Waitahi Aniwaniwa McGee, Shania Bailey-Edmonds, Jese-Ana Harris, Lilian Palares & Charles Olsen | Short Film |
| 2020 | No Laughing in the Faculty | Mickey - Lead | NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari, dir: Coco Solids | Short Film |
| 2019 | Tuahine | Grace - Lead | dir: Te Waiarangi Ratana | Short Film |
| 2019 | Mise en Scene Project - The Lobster | Shortsighted Woman & Heartless Woman | NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari | Short Film |
| 2019 | Elemental | Aura - Support | dir: Myles Knowles | Short Film |
| 2019 | The Girls | Support | dir: Tabitha Arthur | Short Film |
| 2017 | Wild | Tui - Lead | Victoria University, dir: Steph Miller2016 | Short Film |
| 2016 | Hine | Hine - Lead | dir: Nathan Williams, Tony Matich, Reuben Love & Shania Bailey-Edmonds | Short Film |
Video
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-2020 | Financial Capability | Leila | Core Education | |
| 2019 | Banned from Reality | Virtual Reality Training Video | Massey University, dir: Nicolette Hurnen |
Commercial
| Year | Production | Role | Company / Director | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | MSD | Young Adult | Clemenger BBDO | |
| 2017 | Stop Before You Start | Mere | GSLP Promotus Advertising Agency |
Training
| Year | Description | Institution / Presenter | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018-2020 | Bachelor of Performing Arts Degree - Acting | NZ Drama School: Toi Whakaari | ||
| 2020 | Internship to Canada | Lara Kramer | ||
| 2020 | General American Accent | Mary Mac | ||
| 2020 | Self Tape Workshop | Emma Draper | ||
| 2019 | Shakespeare | Chris Jannides & Mitch Tawhi Thomas | ||
| 2019 | Mask Workshop | Nina Nawalowalo | ||
| 2020-2022 | Te Reo Certificate - Level 5 | Te Wananga o Raukawa | ||
| 2019-2020 | Embodied Voice Training | Bert Van Dijk | ||
| 2018-2020 | Movement | Chris Jannedes | ||
| 2018-2020 | Screenwork | Vaughan Slinn | ||
| 2018 | Actor & Relationship | Miranda Harcourt | ||
| 2018 | Audition Workshop | Tina Cleary | ||
| 2018 | Voice Elements | Sylvia Rands | ||
| 2018 | Actor & Animal | Heather Timms | ||
| 2018 | Actor Instinct | Britta McVeigh | ||
| 2018 | Perdekmp Emotional Method (PEM) | Sarah Victoria | ||
| 2014-2017 | Conchus Youth Programme/Mentorship | Tom McCory, Nina Nawalowalo & Kari Kiterangi |
Languages
Intermediate: Te Reo Māori
Accents
Intermediate: British | New Zealand
Sports
Intermediate: Netball | Softball
Singing Range
Alto | Female Tenor | Mezzo
Singing Styles
Intermediate: General
Dance
Intermediate: Māori | Traditional