Meet the Team
Verona Rose
VRASP founder and head facilitator
Working professionally in the film and TV industry as an Actress, writer and TV Host .Known for playing Naomi in Netflix's Top Boy (as well as being in the writers room), a variety of characters in BBCs Horrible Histories, ITV2s Secret Crush and SKY’s Dating no Filter to name but a few. Verona's mission it to offer budding actors of the south coast, the training, information and expertise she has acquired over the past 20+ years on their door step; allowing them to study and learn the ways of the acting world without having to move away to a larger city.
Amanda Halipi
Head Facilitator VRASP London Branch.
Amanda is a professional actor, writer - performer, and executive producer.
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Trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama and The Poor School,
She brings a wealth of experience to VRASP and manages our London Branch
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Currently, Amanda is in development for a new TV show, coming soon to Netflix.
Stay tuned!
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Emma Turner
Workshop Facilitator
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Manchester Emmerdale actress. Emma is also a playwright, her latest roles in TV series 'The re-education of Brianca Brixton' is in post production, as is the BFI-backed film 'Green Grass. Emma featured in a filmed short directed by Netflix producer Joseph Morel and played the lead in a film circulating major film festivals. Emma is directing and producing her first play 'Domino' in Manchester, Uk, donating ticket sale's to homelessness charities.
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Nick Pelas
Director & Workshop Leader
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Directing Off West End theatre for 15 years , past productions include a Pan African adaptation of Metamorphosis which starred Verona Rose. Nick received notable acclaim at the Camden Fringe with his original stage production of " O Jackie " based on the life of Jacqueline Kennedy . O Jackie is currently in pre production stages due to filmed in 2023.
Nick is the founder of Colchester Indie film festival and is preparing for the 3rd Colchester Indie Short Film Festival 2023
Abbie Hills
Abbie is a talent agent and access co-ordinator for film and TV. After working in various areas of production (in front and behind the camera) Abbie founded her own Talent Agency (The Dazey Hills Company).
Abbie has won various awards for her Diversity and Inclusion work, and also her Business Management, and is absolutely thrilled to be working alongside Verona discovering new talent.
When looking for Talent for her books, Abbie is excited by raw and diverse talent, regardless of prior training. She looks for passionate Actors with loyalty, good communication and good personal branding.
Abbie is excited to meet some new up-and-coming talent
