Language English Nationality British | Citizenship New Zealand Name April Phillips | |
Occupation Actress, Writer, Singer, Producer Education Master's degree (Scriptwriting) Alma mater Victoria University of Wellington | ||
April phillips live at the house of blues april 9 2011
April Phillips is an actress, writer, singer, and producer of film and theatre. She was born in Coventry, England, but resides in Wellington, New Zealand. Her production company, Godiva Productions Limited, was named after the Lady Godiva legend of her hometown of Coventry.
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- April phillips live at the house of blues april 9 2011
- Writer
- Actress
- Singer
- Producer
- Awards
- HRH The Prince Edward
- References
Writer
Phillips holds a master's degree in Scriptwriting from the International Institute of Modern Letters at Victoria University of Wellington. Her theatre works are represented internationally by Playmarket. and by David Spicer Productions in Australia.
Phillips writes predominantly for theatre and film but has had two radio plays recorded by Radio New Zealand. Her most successful stage play, the modern farce "STiFF", has been produced internationally.
Phillips has won numerous awards and film festival selections for her film and theatre scripts (see "Awards" below).
Actress
Phillips is a stage and screen actress. She is represented by Gail Cowan Management. (see "Filmography" below).
Singer
Phillips is a professional and recorded singer. In addition to singing in various bands and at jazz festivals her TV appearances include multiple performances on Television New Zealand's "Good Morning" Show and "Breakfast Show" and the TV satirical series "McPhail and Gadsby" alongside Jon Gadsby and David McPhail. She released her debut jazz album in 2004 and has since donated 100% of her income from that album to Make A Wish New Zealand. She recently recorded a follow up song called "What I'd Do For You" for Make A Wish New Zealand
Phillips also released an album of her own original pop songs called "Tempting Fate" and appears on a collaborative Nat King Cole tribute CD "Unforgettable".
Producer
Phillips' production company Godiva Productions Limited has produced various musical stage shows including the jazz play "Blue Eyes" and the Nat King Cole tribute show "Unforgettable". She was co-producer on the short films "Utu Pihikete" and "Letter For Hope". Both films have received official selections at numerous U.S. film festivals and won awards (see "Awards" below).
Awards
HRH The Prince Edward
In 1983 at the age of 17, Phillips was the focus of intense international media interest when she appeared in a stage production of the play Charley's Aunt opposite His Royal Highness Prince Edward at the prestigious Wanganui Collegiate School. The Prince was a tutor at the school for two terms during his gap year. The media speculated about a romance between the pair but Phillips has always maintained that they are just friends.