I am an accredited film and television actor, acting coach, curriculum designer, lecturer, playwright, published illustrator, an exhibited fine artist, and teacher of students of all ages. I have worked in professional theatre, television and film since 1993, with roles in Arendsvlei (Stas), Banged Up Abroad (Diablo), Devil Speaks (History Channel), Projek Dina (KykNet), Wyfie (Showmax) as Reaktor Schutte, and Mince Jou Hare as van Schalkwyk. I am currently filming on an international film set in Cape Town called Alphas, and I portray Mr Prins in Skemergrond (ongoing) and Fernandes in The Fire (2025). In September I will shoot Spinners for Netflix. I am co-founder and lead coach at The Studio Camera Acting School, and my students have appeared on Netflix, Paramount+, Kyk-Net and other productions.

Frank Pereira

I am an accredited film and television actor, acting coach, curriculum designer, lecturer, playwright, published illustrator, an exhibited fine artist, and teacher of students of all ages. I have worked in professional theatre, television and film since 1993, with roles in Arendsvlei (Stas), Banged Up Abroad (Diablo), Devil Speaks (History Channel), Projek Dina (KykNet), Wyfie (Showmax) as Reaktor Schutte, and Mince Jou Hare as van Schalkwyk. I am currently filming on an international film set in Cape Town called Alphas, and I portray Mr Prins in Skemergrond (ongoing) and Fernandes in The Fire (2025). In September I will shoot Spinners for Netflix. I am co-founder and lead coach at The Studio Camera Acting School, and my students have appeared on Netflix, Paramount+, Kyk-Net and other productions.

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I am an accredited film and television actor, acting coach, curriculum designer, lecturer, playwright, published illustrator, an exhibited fine artist, and teacher of students of all ages. I have worked in professional theatre, television and film since 1993, with roles in Arendsvlei (Stas), Banged Up Abroad (Diablo), Devil Speaks (History Channel), Projek Dina (KykNet), Wyfie (Showmax) as Reaktor Schutte, and Mince Jou Hare as van Schalkwyk. I am currently filming on an international film set in Cape Town called Alphas, and I portray Mr Prins in Skemergrond (ongoing) and Fernandes in The Fire (2025). In September I will shoot Spinners for Netflix. I am co-founder and lead coach at The Studio Camera Acting School, and my students have appeared on Netflix, Paramount+, Kyk-Net and other productions.

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Language

English
Fluent
Afrikaans
Fluent

Work Experience

Actor at Artists One
June 1, 2019 - November 28, 2025
Professional theatre, television and film actor; roles include Arendsvlei (Stas), Banged Up Abroad (Diablo), Devil Speaks (History Channel), Projek Dina (KykNet), Wyfie (Showmax), Mince Jou Hare (van Schalkwyk), and ongoing projects such as Alphas, Skemergrond, The Fire, and Spinners.
Lecturer at Northlink College
April 30, 2019 - April 30, 2019
Lectured 1st and 2nd year Performing Arts; mentored students through researching and writing papers for exams.
Teacher at Charoenpong Kindergarten
February 1, 2017 - February 1, 2017
Designed curriculum, managed camps, taught ESL, Art and Drama classes to all ages.
Lecturer (Part-time) at Wits Tech
December 1, 1998 - December 1, 1998
Lectured Life Skills to middle-management employees/students.
Illustrator at FRANKCANDRAW
January 1, 2001 - November 28, 2025
Illustrated published works; sold artworks; solo exhibitions.

Education

B.A. in SPEECH AND THEATRE at North West University
January 11, 2030 - November 28, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment