AKL Jessica Joy Wood

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Soft Sell, Retail, Confident, Friendly


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FEATURE FILM

2011 Sione's 2, 'Ria'
South Pacific Pictures, Dir. Simon Bennett

TELEVISION

12-16 Shortland Street, 'Julia Reynolds' (recurring)
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
2014 The Brokenwood Mysteries, 'Kelly McKensie'
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors

2010 Super City, 'Tracey O'
Super Fumes Ltd, Dir. Taika Waititi

THEATRE

2012 Dinner with the Devil, 'Annie / Hong / Vani / Ismo'
Basement Theatre, Dir. Renee Lyons
2012 Suana, 'Random Chick (Karen)'
Herald Theatre / Short+Sweet Auckland, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury

2011 Making a Killing, 'Michelle'
Catalyst Theatre, Dir. Sam Berkley
2010 As You Like It, 'Celia' (lead)
Pinot Theatre Company, Dir. Roanna Dalziel
2010 Hotel, 'Lisa'
Te Karanga Gallery, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury
2010 Little Blonde Hen, 'Lara' (lead)
Fingerprints & Teeth / Last Night Productions, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury
2010 TOYS, 'Barbie'
Royale Productions, Dirs. Cameron Rhodes & Toby Leach
2009 A Simple Procedure, 'Daisy / Janelle / Bella / Richard'
Last Night Productions, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury
2009 As You Like It, 'Celia' (lead)
Pinot Theatre Company, Dir. Roanna Dalziel
2009 Little Blonde Hen, 'Lara' (lead)
Fingerprints & Teeth / Last Night Productions, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury
2008 Bar at the End of the World, 'Helena'
Shaky Isles Theatre Company, Dir. Lorae Parry
2008 One Night Before Xmas, 'Leigh McIntyre'
Last Night Productions, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury
2008 Precious Things, 'Various'
Shaky Isles Theatre Company, Dir. Stella Duffy
2008 Shocker, 'Paris'
Shaky Isles Theatre Company, Dir. Lorae Parry
2007 The Vegemite Tales, 'Maddie / Gemma / Jane / Portia'
Itchy Feet Theatre, Dir. Bill Buckhurst

SHORT FILMS

2009 Rapunzel, 'Rapunzel' (lead)
Last Night Productions, Dir. James Haworth
2009 Shocker, 'Paris' (lead)
Beresford Productions, Dir. Dan Walker
2008 Bar at the End of the World, 'Helena' (lead)
Last Night Productions, Dir. Eamon O'Sullivan
2008 Hannah & Rory, 'Hannah' (lead)
Last Night Productions, Dir. Carl Dixon
2007 The Dressing Room, 'Jiss'
Crankyfish Productions, Dir. Jonathan Dutton
2005 The Speed of Love, 'Amber'
UNITEC Productions, Dir. Vicky Yiannoutsous
2003 Expeditious Red, 'Vestal Virgin'
LeAndro Productions

AWARDS

2012 Best Supporting Actress nomination
MOAS Awards

TELEVISION COMMERCIALS

2015 VW Tiguan
Geographical Europe (including Asian parts of Turkey & Russia, French & Spanish overseas territories)
2015 James Hardie Cladding
NZ
2014 TAB
NZ

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FEATURE FILM

2011 Sione's 2, 'Ria'
South Pacific Pictures, Dir. Simon Bennett

TELEVISION

12-16 Shortland Street, 'Julia Reynolds' (recurring)
South Pacific Pictures, Various directors
2014 The Brokenwood Mysteries, 'Kelly McKensie'
South Pacific Picturesm Various directors

2010 Super City, 'Tracey O'
Super Fumes Ltd, Dir. Taika Waititi

THEATRE

2012 Dinner with the Devil, 'Annie / Hong / Vani / Ismo'
Basement Theatre, Dir. Renee Lyons
2012 Suana, 'Random Chick (Karen)'
Herald Theatre / Short+Sweet Auckland, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury

2011 Making a Killing, 'Michelle'
Catalyst Theatre, Dir. Sam Berkley
2010 As You Like It, 'Celia' (lead)
Pinot Theatre Company, Dir. Roanna Dalziel
2010 Hotel, 'Lisa'
Te Karanga Gallery, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury
2010 Little Blonde Hen, 'Lara' (lead)
Fingerprints & Teeth / Last Night Productions, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury
2010 TOYS, 'Barbie'
Royale Productions, Dirs. Cameron Rhodes & Toby Leach
2009 A Simple Procedure, 'Daisy / Janelle / Bella / Richard'
Last Night Productions, Dir. Thomas Sainsbury

SHORT FILMS

2009 Rapunzel, 'Rapunzel' (lead)
Last Night Productions, Dir. James Haworth
2009 Shocker, 'Paris' (lead)
Beresford Productions, Dir. Dan Walker

AWARDS

2012 Best Supporting Actress nomination
MOAS Awards

TELEVISION COMMERCIALS

2015 VW Tiguan
Geographical Europe (including Asian parts of Turkey & Russia, French & Spanish overseas territories)
2015 James Hardie Cladding
NZ
2014 TAB
NZ

Biography

Jess has been working in the industry in both NZ and the UK for over 10 years. She enjoys being in the booth and loves working with accents and exploring different characters. With a real knack for comedy and character voices, Jess takes direction well; transforming herself from that confident, smooth-talking retail VO, to a fierce warrior princess fighting alongside you in a video game. So whatever the job needs, she can deliver!

ACCENTS

American (standard), Mid-Western, New York, Southern American, Australian, Manchester, RP, Scottish

Additional Characteristics

Warm, Young Mum

Skills

  • Body Boarding
  • Body Surfing
  • Director
  • Full Licence
  • Piano
  • Netball
  • Skiing
  • Singer
  • Alto
  • Snowboarding
  • Stage Combat Training
  • Surfing
  • Swimming
  • Writer
  • Yoga

Notes:

Can drive automatic & manual