Nya Bowman Actress
Hiya!
I'm Nya a versatile Dancer, Actor, and Educator from New York City’s Lower East Side. Her journey as a performing artist began as a Concert Dancer dancing with the Washington National Opera and the Martha Graham Dance Company, where she made history as the first Black woman to perform Martha Graham’s iconic solo LAMENTATION in their Italy production, CERCANDO PICASSO. Her stage debut with the Negro Ensemble Company in A PHOTOGRAPH: LOVERS IN MOTION marked her transition to acting; the production earned an AUDELCO Award for Best Choreography and a nomination for Best Ensemble in a Play. She has appeared in international commercials, theater- in PEIDMONT POINT and STUDPID F*CKING BIRD, and films, most recently in Pedro Almodóvar’s film THE ROOM NEXT DOOR and the horror film, MONITOR. Beyond performance, Nya is a Dance Educator, a licensed NYC tour guide, and founder of NYC STAR HOSPITALITIES, producing NYC’s historical and cultural tourism events and tours. A Rutgers University BFA graduate, she also holds professional certificates from the Martha Graham School and Cornell University in Diversity & Inclusion, inspiring others through art, education, and community. Nya is based in New York City and Barcelona, Spain. Yes, she speaks Spanish.
Overview
NationalityUnited States of America
LanguagesEnglish (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), Spanish (fluent), English – British (good)
BornNew York City, United States of America
Age range35 - 50
Height175 cm
Ethnic typesAfro-American, Black / African descent, Creole, Multi-ethnic
Place of residenceBarcelona - Catalonia (Spain), New York City (United States of America)
Possible accommodationBern - Bern (Switzerland), Madrid - Madrid (Spain), Washington D.C. (United States of America)
Real nameNya Bowman
MembershipsActors Equity Association (United States of America)
American Guild of Musical Artists (United States of America)
Contact
Skills/Talents
Languages English (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), Spanish (fluent), English – British (good)
Dialects England (East) (basic), Greater London (basic)
Accents Afro-American (native accent), American (native accent), English (native accent), New York (native accent), American Midwest (very good), American Southern States (very good), American Western States (very good), Californian (good), Spanish (good), British (basic), Caribbean (basic)
Dance Choreography (very good), Dance improvisation (very good), Dance theatre (very good), Dance training (very good), Disco (very good), Modern dance (very good), Stage dance (very good), African dance (contemporary) (good), Ballet (good), Charleston (good), Jazz dance (good), Two step (good), Waltz (good), African dance (traditional) (basic), Afro (basic), Cha cha cha (basic), Country dance (basic), Hip hop (basic), Lindy hop (basic), Musical (basic), Period ballroom dance (basic), Period dance (basic), Salsa (basic), Swing dance (basic), Tap dance (basic), Vogue (basic)
Singing. Choral Singing (basic), Gospel (basic), Jazz (basic), Musical (basic), Pop song (basic)
Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Alto
Sports Aerobics (very good), Cycling (good), Pilates (good), Swimming (good), Yoga (good), American Football (basic), Athletics (basic), Baseball (basic), Bowling (basic), Gymnastics (basic), Ice Skating (basic), Jogging (basic), Snowboarding (basic), Surfing (basic), Weights (basic)
Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car
Other Skills Artistic Director, Dance Teacher, Director, Improvisation, Narration, Pilates, Storytelling, Workshop Director
Appearance
Age range 35 - 50
Height 175 cm
Build Slender
Weight 75 kg
Colour of eyes Brown
Colour of hair Brown/Black
Hair style afro
Twin No
Ethnic types Afro-American, Black / African descent, Creole, Multi-ethnic
Tattoo None
Piercing Yes, invisible
Glasses Contact lenses
Scars None
Training
Actors Connection
Matthew Corozine Studios New York City
Meisner
The Actors Workshop Barcelona
Chubbuck w/ Frank Feys
Awards/Nominations
2023
BROADWAY WORLD BEST PRODUCTION (United States of America)
- Nomination
for EMMA / STUPID F*CKING BIRD
2020
AUDELCO BEST CHOREOGRAPHY (United States of America)
- Award
for NEVADA & DANCER/NOMINATED AUDELCO AWARDS BEST DRAMA ENSEMBLE & WINNER FOR BEST CHOREOGRAPHY 2020 / A PHOTOGRAPH/LOVERS IN MOTION
2020
AUDELCO BEST ENSEMBLE (United States of America)
- Nomination
for NEVADA & DANCER/NOMINATED AUDELCO AWARDS BEST DRAMA ENSEMBLE & WINNER FOR BEST CHOREOGRAPHY 2020 / A PHOTOGRAPH/LOVERS IN MOTION
CV Highlights CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Theatre CV - Commercials CV - Audio CV - Other
Highlights
2023 - 2025
GAIN TIME STOPS
Commercial
Commercial
Starcom
Directed by
Supporting Lead
2023
STUPID F*CKING BIRD
THEATRE 4 THE PEOPLE, NYC
Monologue, Theatrical comedy
ISSAC BRYNE
Directed by
EMMA
Member of Ensemble
2023
PIEDMONT POINTE
THEATRE ROW, NYC
Theatre
Theatrical comedy
AMY FRITSCHE
Directed by
Peggy
Member of Ensemble
2020
A PHOTOGRAPH/LOVERS IN MOTION
NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY
OFF BROADWAY
Drama
IFA BAEZ
Directed by
NEVADA & DANCER/NOMINATED AUDELCO AWARDS BEST DRAMA ENSEMBLE & WINNER FOR BEST CHOREOGRAPHY 2020
Ensemble Leading Part
2024
PEDRO ALMODÓVAR
Directed by
NURSE
Supporting Actor
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
CV - Television & Streaming
2020
DIABOLICAL, "LIE TO ME"
LION TV
Network/Distributor: INVESTIGATION DISCOVERY CHANNEL
Television series
Mystery
ANDRE DE BRITO
Directed by
Gwen
Supporting Actor
2020
MURDER TAPES 101, "PUZZLE PIECE"
BLACKFIN
Network/Distributor: DISCOVERY INVESTIGATION CHANNEL
Television series
Crime
JAKE CHRISTOPHER
Directed by
Bianca
Supporting Lead
CV - Film
2025
MATT BLACK & RYAN POLLY
Directed by
PAMELA
Supporting Actor
A demonic entity stalks moderators who block a horrific video, haunting every screen and feeding on fear until they release it beyond the digital world.
2024
PEDRO ALMODÓVAR
Directed by
NURSE
Supporting Actor
Ingrid and Martha were close friends in their youth, when they worked together at the same magazine. After years of being out of touch, they meet again in an extreme but strangely sweet situation.
2024
LEFT
LEO SOSA
Short film
Horror
LEO SOSA
Directed by
CAREGIVER
Supporting Actor
Marie, an eight year old girl who lives in a foster home, has nightmares trying to figure out why she was abandoned by her parents.
2008
BROKEN CHAINS
Short film
Nikolet Allen
Directed by
DANCER
Member of Ensemble
2007
LIFTED
FOX SEARCHLAB & MIDDLE PASSAGE FILM WORKS
Short film
Drama
RANDALL DOTTIN
Directed by
DANCER
Member of Ensemble
CV - Theatre
2020
A PHOTOGRAPH/LOVERS IN MOTION
NEGRO ENSEMBLE COMPANY
Theatre: OFF BROADWAY
Drama
IFA BAEZ
Directed by
NEVADA & DANCER/NOMINATED AUDELCO AWARDS BEST DRAMA ENSEMBLE & WINNER FOR BEST CHOREOGRAPHY 2020
Ensemble Leading Part
2023
PIEDMONT POINTE
THEATRE ROW, NYC
Theatre
Theatrical comedy
AMY FRITSCHE
Directed by
Peggy
Member of Ensemble
2023
STUPID F*CKING BIRD
THEATRE 4 THE PEOPLE, NYC
Monologue, Theatrical comedy
ISSAC BRYNE
Directed by
EMMA
Member of Ensemble
2018
NEGRO SPEAKS OF RIVERS
SIGNIFICANT WOMEN SOLOS OF THE 20TH CENTURY
Theatre: 92ND STREET Y, NYC
Dance theatre
Concert
CHOREOGRAPHY PEARL PRIMUS
Directed by
SOLOIST DANCER
Other
2014 - 2017
THE DEBORAH ZALL PROJECT: IN THE COMPANY OF WOMEN
MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE STUDIOS, NYC
Dance theatre
DEBORAH ZALL
Directed by
DANCE SOLOIST
Other
2008 - 2017
WASHINGTON NATIONAL OPERA
THE KENNEDY PERFORMING ARTS CENTER
Dance theatre
Opera
VARIOUS DIRECTORS
Directed by
DANCER
Member of Ensemble
2012
THE MARTHA GRAHAM DANCE COMPANY
Dance theatre
JANET EILBER, CHRISTINE DAKIN, THERESE CAPUCILLI
Directed by
Soloist Martha Graham's Lamentation. First Black woman to dance role for Martha Graham Dance Company
Ensemble Leading Part
CV - Commercials
2023 - 2025
GAIN TIME STOPS
Commercial
Commercial
Starcom
Directed by
Supporting Lead
2024 - 2026
ENHERTU
Commercial
RAYKA ZEHTABCHI
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2024 - 2025
E.ON: IT'S ON US, spot with Christoph Waltz
BWGTBLD
Commercial
Commercial
TOM SPEERS
Directed by
REPORTER
Supporting Actor
2023 - 2024
SCOPELY MONOPOLY, MARVEL, TREK
Network/Distributor: SCOPELY
Commercial
Commercial
Juanma Requena
Directed by
Lead
2021
CONTREX-EFFET MINERAL
Commercial
Commercial
Luis Cervero
Directed by
Supporting Actor
2014
CARNIVAL CRUISE: MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE
Commercial
Commercial
WALLY PFISER
Directed by
Supporting Lead
CV - Audio
2023
JOY ETERNAL
FIILIN GOOD FILMS
Network/Distributor: PINK PARROT MEDIA
Voice-over
Adventure, Animation, Fantasy
JUHA FIILIN
Directed by
LYNX (VOICEOVER WORK)
Recurring Role
CV - Other
2020
WEAR A MASK PSA
Web film
Commercial
Lola Maltz
Directed by
Lead
2017
NY BARNEY'S MANTLE
Network/Distributor: Barney's NY/Samsung
Web film
Fantasy
THEO STANLEY
Directed by
Dancer
Member of Ensemble
