The Crown calls for emerging actor
Introduction
Using her linguistic talents to land her first major television role, a University of West London (UWL) student will make her debut appearance in award-winning Netflix series, The Crown.
Norleen Tabana has completed her first recording session for the next series of the historical drama in which she will perform a voiceover in the South African language, Xhosa.
It is not only a chance for Norleen to celebrate her roots, but will launch her career in the arts as she looks to graduate from UWL’s London College of Music (LCM) this summer.
Norleen, a final-year BA Acting student, said:
I never ever thought I would be able to speak or perform in a South African language, especially in such a great production such as The Crown and when I have only just finished my degree. It is such a great opportunity at such an early stage of my career.
I’ve always embraced my roots, but had doubts that I would be given a chance to show my culture and where I come from. My course leaders told me my heritage is what makes me special and stand out and it’s something I will remember every time things get tough as it is so true.
Paul Harvard, Senior Lecturer in Acting, said:
As we come to the end of the academic year, record numbers of our talented BA Acting and other Performing Arts students have already secured agency representation as they begin to build their careers in different areas of the industry. Among them is Norleen, who has huge potential as an actor and is already using her talent, skills and cultural heritage to help her carve out her own path.
UWL’s emerging talent have shared hours of free film screenings, interactive exhibitions and performances as part of ARTSFEST 2020.
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