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LIVES INAMSTERDAM, THE NETHERLANDS
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
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“The Agency” (2025) – Role: Sylviya Showtime/Paramount+, dir. Grant Heslov
FEATURE FILM
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“Almanak, Vrouwen Om Van Te Houden” (2024) Role: Irina + Producer BrennFilm, dir. Stephan Brenninkmeijer
SHORT FILMS Recent:
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“The Maimed” (2024) – Emma + Writer/Producer
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“Ice Cream” (2023) – Lead Role + Writer
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“Burden” (2022) – Lead Role + Producer
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“A Tell-Tale Heart” (2022) – Louise
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“Observers” (2022) – Kirsten Davis
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“Sell Out” (2021) – Savanna
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“Divide by Zero” (2020) – Interrogator Awards:
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Audience Choice Winner, Global 4PFP Competition
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Award of Excellence, ONE-REELER Film Competition (Los Angeles)
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“Choral Reeds” (2019) – Doctor
EARLIER CAREER Television:
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“Women’s Planet” (2013) – Host & Screenwriter
Theatre:
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“Marvellous Dancing Skeleton” – Lead Role Act Attack Theatre, Amsterdam
TRAINING
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Moscow High School of Cinematography and Television
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Meisner Technique – Mulholland Academy, Amsterdam
PERFORMANCE SKILLS
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Classical Piano (Accomplished)
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Russian Language Stand-up Comedy
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TV Hosting
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Screenwriting