TANYA SHPADI
International Actor | Writer | Producer Award-Winning Multi-Hyphenate Artist

ABOUT A dynamic performer who brings her Kazakh heritage and international training to every role. From Moscow’s prestigious film school to Amsterdam’s stages, Tanya has evolved into a multi-faceted creator, taking on roles as actor, writer, and producer.

CURRENT TELEVISION

• “The Agency” (2025) – Role: Sylviya Showtime/Paramount+, dir. Grant Heslov

FEATURE FILM

• “Almanak, Vrouwen Om Van Te Houden” (2024) Role: Irina + Producer BrennFilm, dir. Stephan Brenninkmeijer

SHORT FILMS Recent:

• “The Maimed” (2024) – Emma + Writer/Producer

• “Ice Cream” (2023) – Lead Role + Writer

• “Burden” (2022) – Lead Role + Producer

• “A Tell-Tale Heart” (2022) – Louise

• “Observers” (2022) – Kirsten Davis

• “Sell Out” (2021) – Savanna

• “Divide by Zero” (2020) – Interrogator Awards:

  • Audience Choice Winner, Global 4PFP Competition

  • Award of Excellence, ONE-REELER Film Competition (Los Angeles)

• “Choral Reeds” (2019) – Doctor

EARLIER CAREER Television:

• “Women’s Planet” (2013) – Host & Screenwriter

Theatre:

• “Marvellous Dancing Skeleton” – Lead Role Act Attack Theatre, Amsterdam

TRAINING

• Moscow High School of Cinematography and Television

• Meisner Technique – Mulholland Academy, Amsterdam

PERFORMANCE SKILLS

• Classical Piano (Accomplished)

• Russian Language Stand-up Comedy

• TV Hosting

• Screenwriting

ESSENTIALS Base: Amsterdam, The Netherlands Origin: Kazakhstan

REPRESENTATION Jack & Jill Talent Agency (JJTA) Contact: Ines de Vos Email: jackjillcastagent@gmail.com Phone: 0031-(0)6-120 54 250 Website: www.jackjilltalentagency.com