MAIKEL W CASTELLANOS
Omaha
Summary
Versatile professional in the performing arts field, known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Specialize in character development, improvisation, and voice modulation. Excel in communication, adaptability, and teamwork, using these skills to enhance performance quality and collaborate effectively with cast and crew. Versatile actor with diverse experience in theater, film, and television. Strong understanding of character development and storytelling, combined with adept physical movement and voice modulation skills. Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively with directors, fellow actors, and crew members. Brought life to various roles, contributing significantly to critical acclaim for productions. Skilled performance artist with solid background in roles. Audience-driven and dedicated to giving engaging and acclaimed performances on demanding schedules. Collaborative, hardworking, and driven to always be improving craft. Hardworking Actor trained in wide range of performance and acting techniques. Highly-energetic and collaborative team player with proven punctuality and dependability. History of thriving in fast-paced professional environments and well-versed in working in independent and team-oriented productions. Hardworking professional seeking long-term acting role. Highly-energetic and collaborative team player taking pride in being punctual and dependable. Offers several years professional experience in commercial, stage and film acting. Versatile actor known for the ability to efficiently bring characters to life and deliver performances that captivate audiences. Excel in memorization, emotional expressiveness, and improvisational skills, ensuring productivity in high-pressure environments. Strong communication, empathy, and teamwork skills enhance collaboration with directors, co-stars, and crew to achieve outstanding results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
ACTOR DE TEATRO,TELEVICION Y RADIO
AGENCIA ACTUAR-CUBA ACTORES
Cuba
10.2001 - 11.2016
- Performed in a variety of settings including theatres, film sets, and on-location shoots.
- Demonstrated physical movements necessary for realistic portrayal of characters' emotions.
- Attended costume fittings and makeup sessions, collaborating with designers to achieve character look.
- Maintained personal appearance by meeting costume and makeup requirements.
- Offered suggestions to directors regarding roles, scenes and lines.
- Adapted performances based on feedback from directors and producers.
- Worked closely with directors and other actors to find interpretation most suited to role.
- Engaged with fans and media on social platforms to promote productions and personal brand.
- Worked closely with makeup artists to ensure the desired look was achieved.
- Rehearsed lines alone and with partners or teams to solidify top-notch delivery.
- Maintained professionalism on set by arriving early, following directions, and staying focused.
- Worked under various contracts, adhering to the demands and schedules of different productions.
- Memorized and delivered lines with accurate timing during live performances and recorded productions.
- Completed media interviews on television, radio, and digital podcasts or videos to promote performances.
- Introduced performances and performers to stimulate excitement and coordinate smooth transition of acts during events.
- Studied different acting methods and techniques to diversify and improve performances.
- Attended auditions, performing monologues, and reading sides to secure roles.
- Delivered dialogue convincingly while maintaining accurate timing and pacing with other actors.
- Studied and rehearsed roles from scripts to interpret, learn and memorize lines.
- Promoted productions through interviews about plays or movies.
- Maintained physical fitness and appearance as per character requirements.
- Performed humorous and serious interpretations of emotions, actions and situations with body movements and facial expressions.
- Maintained high levels of energy and concentration during long shoots and performances.
- Applied expertise in body movements, gestures and different forms of speech to engage audience members and drive engagement.
- Interpreted scripts to bring characters to life through expressive dialogue, movement, and emotion.
- Collaborated with director to find best interpretation for character.
- Interviewed well with media outlets to promote upcoming films or shows.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Utilized effective improvisation skills when needed during recording sessions.
- Helped prepare stages, move props and break down stages to support smooth productions.
- Learned about characters in scripts and relationships to each other to develop role interpretations.
- Communicated characters or situations to audience through speech, body language and movement.
- Worked collaboratively with other actors in order to maintain continuity throughout performances.
- Created detailed character backstories to bring life to each role.
- Utilized voice training techniques to project, modulate, and adapt voice for different roles.
- Conveyed each character's story through speech, body language and movement.
- Adapted performance style according to feedback from directors, producers, and fellow actors.
- Studied and memorized scripts to learn lines and cues.
- Studied scripts to learn about characters' personalities, goals, and motivations.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - ACTUACION
ENA -ESCUELA NACIONAL DE ARTES
CUBA CIUDAD HABANA06-2001
Skills
- Character interpretation
- Script analysis
- Performance adaptation
- Improvisation techniques
- Audience engagement
- Stage presence
- Physical acting
- Line memorization
- Emotional expression
- Accents and dialects
- Character development
MAIKEL CASTELLANOS
- MAIKEL CASTELLANOS
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Limited
Affiliations
- ACTOR DE CINE TETRO
- CONDUCTOR DE PROGRAMAS
- LOCUTOR DE RADIO
Timeline
ACTOR DE TEATRO,TELEVICION Y RADIO
AGENCIA ACTUAR-CUBA ACTORES
10.2001 - 11.2016
Bachelor of Arts - ACTUACION
ENA -ESCUELA NACIONAL DE ARTES
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