Chris Nguyen
Chris Nguyen
Actor
Chris Nguyen is a Brisbane based actor. He discovered his passion for acting during his years in high school, performing in several school and independent productions. He made his Indie theatre debut in The Laramie Project. He is now completing his bachelors of Acting at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University.
Biography
Chris Nguyen is a Brisbane based actor, playwright and Acting coach. He began his acting journey in high school, finding his passion in school productions starting with a musical production of Guys and Dolls (2016), directed by Michelle Carey, who would later direct him in his independent theatre debut in The Laramie Project (2021). This spring boarded his zest for life in the theatre, which led to him receiving a scholarship to the Australian Acting Academy, where he further developed his craft in the Extension stream as well as developed his skills as a drama facilitator. This opportunity bonded his love for acting and youth education, where he develops the Brisbane youth in the dramatic arts.
He has done a series of short films (Attack of the Incels, 3 Minutes) and plays (D.N.A, 600 Way to Filter a Sunset, Lord of the Flies, etc.) and in writing and developing his own work as he completes his Bachelor of Acting at the Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University. He works as a comedic duo, developing skits and improvised performances with his best friend Chad Terry, which stemmed from their humble beginnings in Theatresports. He is a deeply committed, creative and conducts himself professionally as an actor. He is skilled in both drama and comedy and has his musical talents in singing.
Ad Astra Plays
Upcoming Plays
Past Plays
Other Theatre & Short Film
2019 – D.N.A (Theatre), Australian Acting Academy, Phil, Director – Brendan Glanville
2019 – Attack of the Incels (Short Film), QUT, Ethan, Director – Liam Power
2020 – 3 Minutes (Short Film), Griffith Film School, Max, Director - Cara Mcinnes
2020 – The Island (Short Film), Australian Acting Academy, Norton, Director – Brendan Glanville
2021 – Ash Girl (Theatre), QCGU, Glutton Toad, Director – Andrew Cory
2021 – Three Sisters (Theatre), QCGU, Baron Tuzenbach, Director – Jacqui Somerville
Training
2018 – Audition Workshop, Jacki Simmons (NIDA)
2019 – Extension 2, Brendan Glanville, Bianca Zouppas (Australian Acting Academy)
2019 – Audition masterclass, Peter Rasmussen
2020 – Extension 3, Brendan Glanville, Sean Hasemann (Australian Acting Academy)
2021, present – Bachelor of Acting, Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University
Representation
Freelance
Reviews
Chris Nguyen was believable and poised as his various characters, particularly as the mountain biker who found the body of Matthew Shepard.
Oliver Gough - Theatre Haus | Read full review