Biography
David Wurawa began his professional acting training and career at the Bulawayo National Theater in Zimbabwe. He continued his acting tutelage with tutors from Neighborhood School of Theater (USA), Act UP (UK), The Actors Centre (UK). London Academy of Media, Film & Television (UK).His ability to portray a spectrum of characters has gathered him rave reviews. He has starred, co-starred and guest starred in Theater, Film, Television, Music Videos and Radio. David is a consummate professional who strives for excellence and growth in his craft. He has been described as professional, positive, proactive, creative and discplined. He was born in Zimbabwe, holds Austrian citizenship. He is based in Vienna, Austria. He also travels extensively and internationally for Film and Television work.
PERSONAL DETAILS
| Height | 177 cm / 5 ft. 8 |
| Weight | 70 kg |
| Eyes | brown |
| Hair | black |
| Playing Age | 25 - 35 |
| Languages | ENGLISH, GERMAN |
| Accents | AMERICAN, AFRICAN, CARIBBEAN |
| Hobbies and Special Skills | KARATE (Shotokan), PILATES, YOGA, STAGE COMBAT (open hand and sword fighting) HORSE RIDING, SOCCER, BASKETBALL,PERCUSSION, SKIING, BOXING, SWIMMING, SINGING |
AWARDS / NOMINATIONS
| 2010 | UWE+UWE / ALL CHANGE PLEASE: 2010 Festivals |
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NOMINIERUNG FÜR BESTES DREHBUCH, Internationales Kurzfilmfestival Cellulart, Deutschland EXCELLENCE AWARD / PARKLAND AWARD, Nominierung für den PREIS GEGEN AUSGRENZUNG, Preis der Journalisten FOR NON EUROCENTRIC VIEW INTERRACIAL RELATIONSHIPS, Almaty International Film Festival, Kasachstan 2. PREIS (Publikumsabstimmung) bei den 17. Rüsselsheimer Filmtagen, Deutschland PUBLIKUMPREIS, Wendland Shorts, Deutschland DAS GOLDENE EINHORN, 1. Preis in der Kategorie HOCHSCHULE 6th. Thalmaessinger Shortfilm Day 2010, Thalmaessing, Germany |
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| 2010 | WENN BAEUME PUPPEN TRAGEN / ALL CHANGE PLEASE |
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WENN BAEUME PUPPEN TRAGEN / ALL CHANGE PLEASE won the FIRST PRICE of BEST CINEMATOGRAPHY at the Rhode Island Film Festival 2010 |
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| 2009 | 51 EURO |
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51 EURO was screened at the Up and Coming Hannover International Film 51 EURO was nominated for DEUTSCHER NACHWUCHSFILMPREIS 2009 - INTERNATIONAL YOUNG FILM MAKERS AWARD 2009 |
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| 1989 | ZIMBABWE NATIONAL THEATRE ORGANISATION BEST SUPPORTING ACTOR 1989 |
TRAINING
| 2008 | LONDON ACADEMY OF MEDIA, FILM & TV. DIPLOMA IN PERFORMING ARTS (UK). |
| 2006 | SCREEN ACTING, ACTORS CENTRE (UK), JAMES CELLAN JONES COURTROOM DRAMA, ACTORS CENTRE (UK), MARY McMURRAY EXPOSURE TO THE CAMERA, ACTORS CENTRE (UK), MARK BOWDEN |
| 2004 | CAM TUNING, ACTOR´S CENTRE (UK), WOLFGANG WIMMER |
| 2002 | IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE, UNEXPECTED PRODUCTIONS SEATTLE, RANDY DIXON IMPROVISATIONAL THEATRE AND THEATRE SPORTS, KEITH JOHNSTONE |
| 2001 | IMPROVISATION IN THEATRE, SECOND CITY CHICAGO, T.J JAGODOWSKI |
| 1997-98 | STORY STRUCTURE AND SCENE, FILM AND THEATRE, ACT UP (UK) |
| 1996 | UNDERSTANDING SHAKESPEARE, LAMDA (UK) '96 SUMMER WORKSHOP |
| 1992 | TECHNIQUES FOR ACTING FOR FILM AND THEATER VOICE/SPEECH AND BODY MOVEMENT, NEIGHBOURHOOD PLAYHOUSE SCHOOL OF THEATRE |