Jessica Dawson is based in Cape Town.

Jessica studied Drama and Film at the University of Cape Town, graduating in 2009 with distinctions in both Film Studies and Film Production. She went on to obtain her Honour’s in Live Performance from AFDA Cape Town.

Jessica has established herself in the commercial sphere by representing leading brands both locally and internationally. Jessica has gained experience in film and television and appeared in Shotgun Garfunkel amongst other productions.

Jessica has a special interest in comedy and has played a variety of quirky characters. She performs with the Cape Town based improv troupe The Second Liners

Jessica has leveraged her acting to take a step into voice overs. She can deliver in a variety of styles in neutral english as well as accents.

Actress | Comedian | Voice Over Artist

Jessica Dawson

TRAINING:2010 BA Honours in Live Performance; Acting AFDA2007 – 2009 BA in Film Production : Drama, Film and Film Production University of Cape Town

Dialect Coaching: Rachel Wood

FILM EXPERIENCE:THE DATING GAME KILLER Role: Pamela Light & Dark Films Dir. Peter MedakSHOTGUN GARFUNKEL Role: Georgina Fastest Film SA Dir. Johnny BarbuzanoBORDERING ON BAD BEHAVIOUR Role: Mother Nature ZenHQ Films Dir. Jac MulderSCAREDYKAT Role: Sarah Dirty Soul Productions Dir. Kyle Lewis

TELEVISION EXPERIENCE:MONTANA S2 Role: Jen Penguin Films Dir. Gerhard MostertI’M ALIVE Role: Woman Gurney Productions Dir. Phillip Lott

SHORT FILM EXPERIENCE:LIMA Role: Nurse Uncle Morris Films Dir. Neil BlomkampTHE CONSEQUENCE (Promo) Role: Rachel DO Productions Dir. Amanda EvansOTHER PEOPLE Role: Diana Zootee Productions Dir. Michal Malek

WEB SERIES EXPERIENCE:CHILDREN’S HOSPITAL AFRICA Role: Dr. Hayes Your Girlfriend Dir. Trevor Clarence

COMMERCIALS:2017 MAHINDRA CAR2017 CELL C / BLACK STREAMING TV2016 VOLKSWAGEN (Netherlands)2016 COOP (Switzerland)2016 EHRMANN (Germany)2016 LE PETIT MARSAILLE (France, Domtom, Caledonia, Greece)2015 ALMASED (Germany)2015 CAREERS242015 KLONDIKE (USA)2015 SFR INTERNET PROVIDER (France)2014 ABSA BANK2014 SA NATIONAL BLOOD SERVICE2014 McCAIN (UK)

Performance Resume

Hair : BrownEyes : GreenHeight: 1,72mLanguage : English & Basic French

Owen S. Management | actors@owens.co.za | +27 (0) 11 483 0940 / 1124

Jessica Dawson

COMMERCIALS CONTINUED:2013 McDONALDS2012 STIMOROL2012 MER FRUIT (Sweden)2011 PEUGEOT (Germany)2011 HARTWELL NOVELLE FRISS (Finland)

SKILLS:Basic Ballet, Modern Dance, Clarinet & Recorder, Tennis, Swimming, Water Skiing, Running

ACCENTS:American (Southern & Standard)British (RP)

Performance Resume

Hair : BrownEyes : GreenHeight: 1,72mLanguage : English & Basic French

Owen S. Management | actors@owens.co.za | +27 (0) 11 483 0940 / 1124

Jessica Dawson