Danija Areande

Danija Areande

About me

Hey! My name is Danija and I’m a performer originally from Latvia, now working internationally across film and theatre.

I recently graduated with a BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre from the Institute of the Arts Barcelona, where I had the chance to play roles such as Ado Annie in Oklahoma! and Caroline in The Theory of Relativity, as well as perform in a wide range of productions alongside a group of incredibly talented artists.

I’m currently shooting my first feature film, Dangerous Games to Play, directed by Ángel Gómez Hernández and produced by Badlands (under Thunder Road Films), where I’m playing one of the lead roles.

When I’m not on set or stage, you’ll probably find me reading, watching movies, playing the piano, traveling, or spending time with my family and friends!

Information

Acting age
16-30 years
Year of birth
2004 (21 years)
Place of birth
Latvia
Height (cm)
169
Weight (in kg)
54
Eye color
blue
Hair color
brown
Hair length
Long
Place of residence
Riga (LV), Lisbon (PT)
Nationality
Latvian
Languages
Latvian(native)EnglishRussian
Dialects
American-Standard(native dialect)American-CaliforniaAmerican-New YorkAmerican-Southern StatesCockneyEnglish-StandardRP
Accents
AmericanEnglishRussian
Instruments
PianoGuitar
Sport
BalletBeach volleyballPilatesSoccerSwimmingVolleyballFigure skatingGymnasticsSnowboarding
Dance
BalletContemporary danceHip hopJazz danceMusical theaterPopTap dance
Main profession
Performer
Specializations
Musical actor, Singer, Theater
Singing
BalladBeltingFalsettoMusicalPopClassicCountryJazzOpera singingRock
Special skills
ModelImprovisation
Pitch
Mezzo-soprano, Soprano
Driver's licenses
B - Car

Credits

Primary professional training

2022 – 2025
Institute of the Arts Barcelona

Film

Līgava (Feature film) In development
Dancer/Ensemble Marta Elīna Martinsone Producer: Ego Media Casting Director: Laik/a casting Written by: Marta Elīna Martinsone

Theater

Wonderland
The Dutchess Priya Patel Appleby Written by: Frank Wildhorn
A Series Of Career Driven Breakups
Bella, Jane Madeleine Tyler Written by: Madeleine Tyler
The Jury
Cynthia Madeleine Tyler Written by: Jeana Bormett
Anastasia
Ensemble Luke Fredericks Written by: Terrence McNally
Oklahoma!
Ado Annie (SUP) Alexandra Sumner-Hughes Written by: Oscar Hammerstein II
The Theory Of Relativity
Caroline Jordan Langford Written by: Brian Hill

Commercial

tet.lv “Strongest Connection”
Pauls Kesteris Producer: Denis Kotegov Casting Director: Laik/a casting