Emma Turner

Emma, a gifted actress originally from Manchester, now calls the beautiful south coast her home. Currently, she is a registered actor with Spotlight casting and has recently wrapped up filming for an enthralling short film called 'Boxed in', which was brought to life by the renowned award winning filmmaker Sam Lapham from keeping it reel productions. This visionary artist secured funding from the British Arts Council to bring his apocalyptic self-help group story to life. The film is eagerly anticipated to make its grand debut in 2024, and both Sam and the cast are brimming with excitement. In addition to this remarkable achievement, Emma had the extraordinary opportunity to participate in a table read for a comedic sitcom called 'Amdram', skilfully penned by the highly talented Jo Baxter. The cast boasted renowned TV actors, including the esteemed Ricky Groves from EastEnders, making it a dream come true for Emma. Currently, Emma is fully engrossed in co-writing and preparing for a play that will grace the stage at the historic Manchester Fringe venue, Kings Arms, in July 2025. This exhilarating journey is one that Emma eagerly anticipates, as she yearns to share her boundless passion with the audience.

Emma holds an impeccable driving license, a valid passport for international acting prospects, and an enhanced DBS certificate that permits her to work with vulnerable adults and children. With a background of 25 years as a skilled childcare professional before embarking on her acting career, Emma brings a wealth of expertise to any production, especially in portraying the role of a caring mother. Please explore this website to discover the latest updates on ongoing projects, upcoming ventures, and notable accolades featured on her spotlight actor profile.

Emma recognizes the importance of having a strong foundation in the performing arts field, which is why she has dedicated herself to ongoing actor training. With a deep understanding of various acting techniques, such as the method and the Meisner technique, Emma possesses extensive knowledge in portraying characters convincingly on stage or in front of a camera. She also values the significance of body language, facial expressions, vocal intonations, and smooth transitions in her performances. Rest assured, Emma can bring all of these abilities and more to any production. Emma's journey in acquiring acting techniques and skills began at Actor Tribe, where she had the privilege of being mentored by Professional actor Lee Boardman and his wife Jennifer James, the founders of the program. Over the course of three years, Emma had the opportunity to learn from industry experts like Mark Warren, Sue Vincent, and Sally Carman from Coronation Street. Additionally, she participated in casting workshops with renowned director Paul Norton Walker, known for his work on various acclaimed TV series. Currently, Emma continues her actor training at the Verona Rose Actor School in Southampton under the guidance of Verona Rose herself.

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Emma possesses a strong foundation in the field of acting and possesses a comprehensive comprehension of the crucial role that casting directors fulfill. Over the course of a year, she has been actively engaged as an actor agent, representing MovieLux Artist Management under the alias 'Emma Simm'. Throughout her tenure as an agent, Emma has gained invaluable expertise in supporting her agency and clients, regularly communicating with casting directors through email and phone. Presently, Emma utilizes this unique perspective and knowledge to further enrich her personal journey in the acting industry.

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Emma possesses a remarkable talent for identifying accents and continuously strives to enhance her accent skills by participating in regular training sessions on https://www.paulmeier.com/product/accents-and-dialects-for-stage-and-screen/. Throughout her two-year sojourn in Spain, Emma fully immersed herself in the local culture and language. Not only did she enrol her children in school there, but she also made a deliberate effort to learn Spanish, even teaching swimming classes to Spanish children. Consequently, she has attained a high level of proficiency in the language and is adept at convincingly portraying characters in Spanish roles.

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