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Angie Russo
Actor - Voice Actor - 4”9 Stuntwoman - Motion Capture Performer
Brief description of the actress:
Angie Russo is an Italian-French actress, originally from Europe, who has been residing in Canada for several years.
Her artistic journey began on the theater stage in her childhood, and since then, she has never left the world of entertainment and audiovisual media.
Trained in Paris and then in Montreal, she has graced the theater stages and participated in public live performances before fully dedicating herself to cinema, whether it be on film sets or in recording studios.
Her unconventional path has led her to shine in a multitude of genres, effortlessly transitioning from drama to horror, and venturing into science fiction and fantasy.
Angie Russo is also a master of dubbing and voice work, primarily in French.
She has lent her voice to numerous projects and has excelled as a technical double, stand-in and stunt performer for children, as well as embodying a variety of creatures for predominantly English-language American and Canadian productions.
Her expertise also extends to the world of performance capture for video games, where she breathes life into virtual characters for renowned studios.
With over fifteen years of experience under her belt, Angie Russo has never ceased to broaden her artistic horizons.
Her uniqueness lies in her petite stature, an asset she maximizes by immersing herself in roles that demand composition and unconventional characters, requiring significant physicality, movement, action, and near-total transformation.
Angie Russo is frequently described as a chameleon due to her ability to physically metamorphose herself to captivatingly embody each character.
She excels equally in the art of acting and performance in both English and French.
Her diverse journey and artistic versatility make her an actress ready to take on any challenges that a production may require.
References:
Disney+, 20th Century Fox, Paramount+, Marvel Studios, Ubisoft, Massive Entertainment, Star Wars Games, Larian Studios, Groupe médias TFO, Cinelume, Difuze, Underground studio, Pixel Audio, Angiefactory, Hasbro, MLP, PJ Masks, Mediadub International, Dub Club, Virtuel Studio, Disneyland Paris, Walt Disney Studios…
Influences:
Directors Steven Spielberg and Tim Burton's films.
The universes of Star Wars, Avatar, Harry Potter, and Disney classics.
The acting excellence of Al Pacino, De Niro, Ralph Fiennes, Emma Stone, and Eva Green.
The versatility and characters played by Johnny Depp, Helena Bonham Carter, Zoe Zeldana, and Robin Williams.
The boldness of French and Francophone directors like Luc Besson and Denis Villeneuve, pursuing their ambitions with an American touch.
+ Représentation:
Auto-représentée en tant qu’actrice : @/ angiefactory.ar@gmail.com
Représentée dans un volet très niché des voix de Monstres ( Stunt vocal artist ) par Sébastien Croteau de la Fabrique des Monstres à Montréal, QC
Site web: www.angiefactory.com
IMDB: Angie Russo / https://www.imdb.com/name/nm7395820/
Youtube: Angiefactory / https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCF0hSFHiRXl2s4sbyINPh-g
IG: @angiefactory
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Her experience:
Angie Russo is known for her acting roles in:
Fantasy films: "Memory Of Power" (as Danaan Rhiannon and Queen Ness) and "Quatre Oranges Alignées" (as Princess Hédéra).
Psychological thrillers: "Redemptio" (as Agent X Deus Machina), "Baudruche" (as Tess Sequin), and "Métropoles" (as Charlène).
Horror films: "Ashes & Blood" (as the Vampire lead), "J412" (as Anais and her Zombie version), "Barrage" (as Thérèse and her Creature version), "Pùpa" (as the titular character).
Music videos: "Talk to me" by Trisha Kole, "Half of the Heartbeat" by Melankolya, "Lacrymale" and "Viens y goûter" by Aglaaté, "Enough" by Brown, "Un souvenir" by Isabelle Boulay (as Isabelle's technical double), "Opera Sublima" by Matt Kukes, "Carol" by Jacob Magistery.
In advertisements for: Opto-réseau, Oikos Pumpkin Spice, Mekka and Neuma product, Oly bed, Nintendo Switch, Tourisme Montréal, Trois prime, Mostra, Rive Gauche, SAE Rosemont, Beauté Select, Orangenet, Trivial Pursuit, Cocorico, la Belle et la Boeuf, Magic Greets, Last Whisper.
In voice dubbing, Angie has lent her voice in French Canadian (VFQ) or French (VF) for characters including:
Wingnut in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Chaos chez les mutants.
Jenny Hackett in the anime series "Bakugan Evolutions."
The Queen Bee in the TFO Media Group's "Ellie L’exploratrice."
Elizabeth Taylor in the film "Devotion."
Lawyer Kate O'Brien in the series "Fosters."
Sofi Adjani in the series "Flack."
In successful TV series such as "Salem," "The Tyrant," "American Horror Story: Hotel," "Heroes Reborn," and "Jann," to name a few.
For Hasbro's My Little Pony toys: Sunny Starscout and Pj Masks as Victor Étoile.
For escape room games by Escape Rush, Animation Concept, and Virtuel Studio.
In English, in post-synchronization for season 2 of the series "Blood and Treasure" as Nun Lisa, and for the computer game "Against Light."
In motion capture and performance capture (Mocap/Pcap - Facial mocap) for the highly anticipated "STAR WARS OUTLAWS" by Ubisoft, Massive Entertainment, and Star Wars Games/Disney, playing a character that will soon be revealed to the public, as well as for Larian Studios.
As a physical double for children (both girls and boys) in films such as Disney's "Home Sweet Home Alone" and "The Naughty Nine," and for "Scream 6" for actress Jenna Ortega, among others.
In stunts and stunt doubling for the Disney film "The Naughty Nine" (for actor Deric McCabe in his role as Jon Antony), as well as for films like "Barrage," "We are Zombies," "Talk to me," "Ashes and Blood," and Marvel Studios' "Ant-Man and the Wasp."
Trivia:
Angie has worked her entire life for the Disney Company in various mediums, including theme parks, shows, events, studios, film sets, and video games, as an actress, performer, voice artist, dubbing artist, technical double, stuntwoman, and motion capture performer.
She is of Franco-Italian descent and is on her way to becoming a Canadian citizen.
She has been residing in Montreal, QC for over 7 years and dreams of settling in Western Canada.
She is the president of the Nemphycia Entertainment association based in Paris and has founded her own company, Angiefactory, based in Montreal, QC, within which she has produced two short films (intended for festivals) and co-directed music videos.
She has collaborated on numerous projects within both organizations, including artistic photography projects and a horror tale in animation and live-action, producing all the projects.
She lends her voice to various characters and has her voice in 3 different toys for the Hasbro brand.
She dubs in both French (VF) and Quebecois French (VFQ) and also does voice work in English.
She physically doubles as a stunt performer for children, both girls and boys.
She measures 1m46, which is 4'9", equivalent to a child aged approximately 9 to 11 years old or a pre-adolescent.
She has been called a chameleon throughout her career due to her versatility and the various characters she has embodied.
She has portrayed several creatures and horrifying characters, including vampires, zombies, dolls, humanoid creatures, aliens/UFOs, robots, elves, clowns, ghosts, and witches.
Despite never having realized she was doing stunts in her roles, she always pushed for physically demanding performances when acting.
She has won several Cosplay contests, with her favorite role being Wonder Woman, despite her petite stature.
She loves Halloween and embodies a new character for the occasion every year.
She performs a motion capture character for the highly anticipated upcoming video game, STAR WARS OUTLAWS, for Ubisoft, Massive Entertainment, and Star Wars Games.
Her acting styles:
As an actress, it can be described as incredibly versatile and adaptable.
Angie Russo has a unique ability to transition from one genre to another, from drama to horror, from science fiction to fantasy, demonstrating the breadth and flexibility of her skills as a performer.
Her mastery of dubbing and voice work, especially in French, attests to her linguistic expertise, vocal versatility, and the depth of her skills over the years. She particularly enjoys creating voices for characters in children's cartoons and video games, allowing her to modulate her voice and showcase her vocal range.
Angie Russo excels not only in traditional acting roles but also as a technical double and stunt performer, highlighting her unconventional physicality and her willingness to take on demanding and unconventional characters.
She especially enjoys immersing herself in roles that require physical transformation and a high level of action.
Her work in performance capture for video games underscores her ability to embody virtual characters, further emphasizing her adaptability as an actress.
Her petite stature becomes an asset for this type of artistic and technical medium.
Her ability to physically transform herself for each character she portrays is evidence of her chameleon-like talent.
Whether in English or French, her dedication to her craft and her willingness to take on diverse roles make Angie Russo a versatile and dynamic actress, ready to tackle any challenges that the world of entertainment may present.
Her training and relevant education:
2016 to 2022
Masterclass in Dubbing for Singing at Syllabes Academy
with Dominic Lorange (October 2022) and with Pierre Bédard (October 2022) in Montreal, QC
Toolbox: Voice demo / Voice Texturing
by René Gagnon and Alexandre Pampalon (UDA Training)
Video Description / Voice Overlay / Voice Dubbing / Commercial Voice Training
with Syllabes Academy (Dominic Lorange and Nicolas Charbonneaux), Montreal
Photography Training
Graduated from CPD / Continuing Professional Development and Shaw Academy in Paris with Honors. (Self-candidate from Montreal online)
English Motion Capture (mocap) Training
with Syllabes Academy at Studio du Château, Montreal - led by Stephen Mullin (Phase 1) and Simon Peacock (Phase 2) / Motion Capture Performer
2015 - 2016
Off-Screen Voice, Commercial Voice, and Dubbing Training
Institute of Dubbing and Audiovisual Professions - I.M.D.A
Vocal Coaching
with Damien Silvert (The Voice France) and Séverine Parent (Cirque du Soleil)
2012 - 2014 - 2016
Actor Training
at Method Acting Studio (Actors’s Studio)
Actor Training at Studio Pygmalion and Method Acting Center
2010 - 2012
Gestural and Animal Behavior Workshop with Francis Decker