I’m Max Tsurkan, a Ukrainian performer with a solid foundation in hospitality from Chernivtsi State College of Business and Food Technologies. I’ve always loved cinema and the thrill of performing on stage, where I can bring characters to life and evoke genuine emotions. My first theatre experience with Cornerstone introduced me to the art of telling stories with presence and voice. Now I’m seeking opportunities in the Netherlands to continue growing as an actor, taking on challenging, deep, and sometimes controversial characters, like those I admire on screen and stage. I love cinema and theatre, and I’m eager to act again—whether on stage or in film. I aim to explore and learn in the Netherlands, where there are more chances to grow, collaborate with diverse artists, and push my craft to new depths. The experiences I’ve had—from auditioning for roles to performing The Place of Judgment with Cornerstone—have shaped my ambition to pursue a lifelong career in acting.…

Max Tsurkan

I’m Max Tsurkan, a Ukrainian performer with a solid foundation in hospitality from Chernivtsi State College of Business and Food Technologies. I’ve always loved cinema and the thrill of performing on stage, where I can bring characters to life and evoke genuine emotions. My first theatre experience with Cornerstone introduced me to the art of telling stories with presence and voice. Now I’m seeking opportunities in the Netherlands to continue growing as an actor, taking on challenging, deep, and sometimes controversial characters, like those I admire on screen and stage. I love cinema and theatre, and I’m eager to act again—whether on stage or in film. I aim to explore and learn in the Netherlands, where there are more chances to grow, collaborate with diverse artists, and push my craft to new depths. The experiences I’ve had—from auditioning for roles to performing The Place of Judgment with Cornerstone—have shaped my ambition to pursue a lifelong career in acting.…

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I’m Max Tsurkan, a Ukrainian performer with a solid foundation in hospitality from Chernivtsi State College of Business and Food Technologies. I’ve always loved cinema and the thrill of performing on stage, where I can bring characters to life and evoke genuine emotions. My first theatre experience with Cornerstone introduced me to the art of telling stories with presence and voice. Now I’m seeking opportunities in the Netherlands to continue growing as an actor, taking on challenging, deep, and sometimes controversial characters, like those I admire on screen and stage.
I love cinema and theatre, and I’m eager to act again—whether on stage or in film. I aim to explore and learn in the Netherlands, where there are more chances to grow, collaborate with diverse artists, and push my craft to new depths. The experiences I’ve had—from auditioning for roles to performing The Place of Judgment with Cornerstone—have shaped my ambition to pursue a lifelong career in acting.

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Skills

Experience Level

Set Design
Intermediate
Actor Showreel
Intermediate
Voiceover
Intermediate
Script
Beginner
Copywriting
Beginner

Language

English
Intermediate
Ukrainian
Advanced
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Actor at Cornerstone Theatre
July 27, 2021 - Present
My first role on stage was a character named Yosyp. He was a young man who died from a drug overdose and a bad way of life. He did not realize that he was standing in God's court because he was lost in his own world. At first, he joked and was happy to be in a beautiful place he had never seen before. But then, he slowly understood what was happening. His joy and laughter turned into fear and begging for mercy.

Education

Vocational Diploma at Chernivtsi State College of Business and Food Technologies
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020
During my studies, I gained extensive hands-on experience through practical training in various food service establishments. My education provided a strong foundation in the food and hospitality, allowing me to work in restaurants, hotel and restaurant complex, and other hospitality businesses in Ukraine. Additionally, my diploma qualifies me for roles in restaurant administration and operational management, including overseeing processes in restaurants, cafés, bars, and pubs. Despite my field of study, I have always loved cinema, acting, and conveying emotions on screen or stage.
Vocational Diploma at Chernivtsi State College of Business and Food Technologies
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Education, Professional Services, Other
    paper The Place of Judgment

    The play, The Place of Judgment, was
    directed by an American director from
    Dallas named Richard Montez. His
    theater group, Cornerstone, performed
    plays all over the world. This time, they
    came to Ukraine and worked mostly
    with actors from the streets.