NON-UNION. LONG BROWN HAIR. HAZEL EYES. 5’4”
Representation
Aleksandra Vujicic,Talent Agent - 905.220.1288 Marilyn Misaljevic,Talent Agent - 416.998.1212
info@theagencytalentinc.com https://www.theagencytalentmanagement.com/
A young, professional and versatile performer known for taking direction well and picking up choreography quickly. With a charismatic personality and extensive training in many genres, Andrea is a director's dream and a producer's joy bringing their vision to life through both acting and dancing.
Film/TV/Web
Fear thy Neighbour, S.9 Ep. 913 Actor/Arianna Bad Move 9 Productions
The Tea Party - short Actor (Queen of Hearts) With Grace Productions
Little Girl, Big Imagination mini-series Dancer/Director/Producer Andrea Matei Dance
Fear thy Neighbour, S8.Ep. 804 Actor/Laney Bad Move 8 Productions
Sara Snow and the 7 Dancers Lead/Sara Snow With Grace Productions
Pieces of Our Past – student film Narrator Ismailova Theater of Dance
A Dance with Cinderella Lead/Cinderella With Grace Productions
Experience
Stage/Live Performance
Inhale Performer/Dancer NLC Dance Company (Debut Show)
Monet Performer/Dancer Youth Assisting Youth Org, Ismailova Theater of Dance
Journey with The Wind Mei (actor/dancer) Ismailova Theater of Dance Immersive Outdoor Production
The Nutcracker Performer/Dancer Toronto International Ballet Theatre
Perfidia Performer/Dancer Toronto International Dance Festival
IDO Worlds in Poland Performer/Dancer Team Canada Dance
Dance Competitions & Recitals Solo/Duet/Trio/Group North American Regionals and Nationals
Music/Dance Videos
Rise Dancer Mute Sounds Band/TO Photograpy
In Dreams Dancer TO Photography/ Melanie DeMelo
J Lo - Halftime Dancer Boss Dance Company/Leah Totten
Skatepark Dancing Fun Dancer TO Photography/Leah Totten
Kids Again Dancer Pilkington Photography/Nicole Clinton
Chemistry Promo Video 2 Dancer Chemistry Dance Competition/Kareem Byfield
Chemistry Promo Video 1 Dancer Chemistry Dance Competition/Kareem Byfield
Choreography
Making Progress Contemporary Solo Breaking Boundaries Movement
When the Party's Over Contemporary Solo Breaking Boundaries Movement
Everything I wanted Contemporary Solo Breaking Boundaries Movement
Lovely Open Solo Young Creators Challenge
Bloom Contemporary Solo Kismet Challenge-Destiny Dance Comp
Commercial/PSA
Inside Out – Youth Programming Multiple roles (teen) LD Creative/Barrie Police
Improv Challenge - Online Promo Dancer (SOC) Fluid Entertainment
The Longest Day of Smiles - TV PSA Car Wash Girl (SOC) Motion Pictures/Mission Fundraising
Model
Prantz Dancewear Dancewear model Creativespades/Prantz Dancewear
Acting
Altaire Gural Private Coaching (2023) Altaire Gural
Armstrong Acting Studios Private Coaching (2022) Andrea Runge
Armstrong Acting Studios Core Acting Junior II (2021) Andrea Runge
Armstrong Acting Studios Core Acting Junior I (2021) Sharon McFarlane
Armstrong Acting Studios Intro to On Camera Performance (2021) Ann Pirvu
Kim Hurdon Casting Youth Animation Workshop (2021) Krystal Meadows
Max Talent Intro to Acting (2019) Rolston Rye
Training
Dance
Impetus Movement Film Series Vol 3 (dance on camera) Contemporary
Canadian Dance Unit Competitive Dance Training (ongoing) Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Acro, Lyrical Contemporary/Modern, Hip-Hop
The Renegades National Competitive Crew (ongoing) Hip-Hop, locking, popping, house
Genesys Gymnastics Tumbling for Dancers (2021/2022) Tumbling
Boss Dance Company Artist Training & Mentorship (2022) Commercial/Hip-Hop
NLC Dance Company Professional Performing Company (2021/2022) Contemporary/Lyrical/Jazz
Stepanova Ballet Academy Summer intensives (2019, 2020) Ballet
Various Dance Workshops:
Jump, Nuvo, 24/7, NYCDA, Move, Canadian Dance Expo, Northern Movement, Acro Alliance, Matricks, Rutherford Movement, Monsters of Hip-Hop, Rhythm2Dance, Dark Dance, Breaking Boundaries Movement Choreography Workshops, In-light-in by FlowXS, Creo Dance Movement (choreographer assistant), SOL Dance Collective (Core Assistant) The Spotlight with Amy Wright, Canadian National Dance Intensive, etc.
Special Skills
Aerobics, Running, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Jogging, Swimming, Dance: Ballet, Jazz, Tap, Contemporary, Lyrical, Hip Hop & Acro, Tobogganing, Trampoline, Yoga, Skateboarding, Piano (beginner), Recorder (beginner), Cycling, Singing: Pop & R&B (school choir)
Fluent in French (Speaking, Reading & Writing) – French Immersion Student. Intermediate in Romanian (spoken at home).
Acting
2023 - Nova Star Awards Winner in the Throwback Project Category for "A Dance with Cinderella" short film
2023 – Nova Star Awards Nominee in the following categories:
Student Film Actor/Principal and TV/Film Ensemble (The Tea Party)
TV Series Actor (Fear thy Neighbour)
Young Director/Filmmaker (Little Girl, Big Imagination mini web series)
Commercial Ensemble (Barrie Police PSA)
Throwback Project (A Dance with Cinderella)
2023 - Film Festival Recognition for Little Girl, Big Imagination: Films for the Forest (Finalist), Student World Impact Film Festival (Finalist), Short Way International Short Film Festival (Finalist)
Film Festival Recognition for The Tea Party: Official Selections at Cuckoo International Film Awards, Kidz First Film Festival, Toronto Teen Film Festival, Dances with Films LA.
2022 – The Joey Awards: 8 nominations + 2 Awards.
BEST SOC PERFORMER PORTRAYING A FEMALE IN A COMMERCIAL 13+ and BEST PRINT AD MODEL AGES 9-11 YEARS
2022 – Film Festival Recognition for Little Girl, Big Imagination: First Time & Lift-Off Filmmaker Sessions, Wicklow Screendance Laboratory (Official Selection), Short Filmz (Quarter Finalist)
Film Festival Recognition for Sara Snow and the Seven Dancers: Kids First (Official Selection), Cockoo International (Best Student Film, Critics Choice, Best Song), Dallas Shorts (Official Selection, Semi-Finalist), Fentress Films (Official Selection)
2022 – Nova Star Awards Nominee in the following categories:
Short Film Actor/Principal + Ensemble (Sara Snow and the Seven Dancers)
Live Theatre (Journey with the Wind)
Student Film Performer (Pieces of our Past)
2021 – Nova Star Awards Nominee, Ensemble 8-11 (A Dance with Cinderella)
2021 – Think Short Film Festival official selection + film of the month winner (A Dance with Cinderella)
2021 – Monologue Slam, Semi-Finalist, Kids Category (The Invisible Man Monologue)
Achievements
Dance
Numerous solo, duet/trio and group overalls at reputable regional competions through North-America
2020 – World Championships of Performing Arts, Semi-Finalist, Gold Medal (solo performance)
2018 – World Dance Championship, Team Canada Dance, Children Champions (2 Gold, 1 Silver, 1 Bronze)
2017 – The One National Title 1st Runner Up Soloist, Orlando, Florida
2016 – The Dance Awards, Best Pewee Small Group, Orlando Florida
Print/Media
The New Tecumseth Times, Bradford Today, Pie Media Blog, Creative Teen Magazine, Teen Shine Press, Artells (cover), StyleCruze, Wandering Autumn, Top Teen (Cover), Teen Look Magazine (2), Inspiring Teens, More Than Dancers, Dent Model Magazine.