Actor · Writer · Director · Producer
Keven
Souza
Afro-Latino actor Keven Souza, writer-director and producer based in Sydney — building stories across film, screen and live theatre.
“A very talented and gifted gentleman with a bright and vast future ahead.”
Brian Cunningham
Director / Producer
“Keven was an undeniable standout thanks to his energetic and authentically captivating performance. We eagerly await his promising journey in the arts.”
Thea McLeod
McLeod Casting, Melbourne, Australia
“We are very proud that he is representing us and look forward to following his career with interest.”
Jennifer Ward-Lealand
Equity NZ President & Founder, The Actors' Program
01 — About
On & Behind the Camera
Keven Souza is a multi-disciplinary storyteller working across short film, feature film and live theatre. A graduate of The Actors' Program, his practice spans both sides of the camera — performing as a trained actor while writing, directing and producing his own work.
His debut short film Voyage earned a nomination for Best Cinematography at the NZYFF Awards, and in 2023 he won the prestigious Equity Neighbours Graduate Internship from over 100 graduates across Australia and New Zealand. In 2025 he produced The Play That Gets Louder at Auckland's Basement Theatre, supporting emerging Black voices in Aotearoa.
Height
192cm / 6ft 4in
Based
Auckland, NZ
Heritage
African · Brazilian · Italian · Latin American · NZ European
Languages
English · Portuguese · Spanish
02 — Showreel
Selected Clips
03 — Production Experience
Crew & Production
Head Producer
The Play That Gets Louder
Full-Length Theatre Production — The Basement Theatre, Auckland
Produced a sold-out staging by Black Creatives Aotearoa & Booth Box Banter, supporting emerging Black voices in Aotearoa.
Cast Coordinator
Ata Puao
Feature Film — Auckland, NZ
Production Assistant
Napier Paradiso
Short Film — New Zealand
Writing & Directing
Voyage
Writer / Director · Short Film
Debut directorial & writing credit. Selected & nominated for Best Cinematography at the NZYFF Awards.
04 — Acting & Training
Performance & Craft
Currently represented by Storm Actors Agency — Sydney, Australia · 2026
Selected Acting Credits
Spinal Destination
Khalid · Television · dir. Paula Whetu Jones
A Remarkable Place to Die
Raffa · Television
Voyage
Zeca Bruno Ortiz — Lead · Short Film · dir. Keven Souza
Nora: A Doll's House
The Actors' Program · Theatre · dir. Kitan Petkovski
Sky Tower
Lucus — Lead · Film · dir. Roberto Nascimento
The Wall
Noberto · Theatre · dir. Daniel Fernandez
Training
Diploma in Acting — One Year Intensive
The Actors' Program, Auckland · 2022
Screen Writing Development Program
Black Creatives Aotearoa · 2024
Advanced Screen Acting
Kacie Stetson Studios · 2023
The Emotional Core
Jon Hunter · 2023
The Connected Actor
Sara Wiseman · 2022
ATC Summer School
Auckland Theatre Company · 2020
Awards
Winner — Equity Neighbours Graduate Internship
2023
Nominee — Best Cinematography, NZYFF Awards (Voyage)
2023
05 — Skills
Continuity &
Script Supervisor
A detail-driven approach shaped by working every side of a production — from the floor to the page.
Strong attention to detail developed across multiple production roles
On-set experience across short film, feature film, and live theatre production
Collaborative, fast-moving set experience as both crew and talent
Understanding of both the creative and logistical sides of production
06 — Press & Features
In the Spotlight
Official Showreel
Watch the latest performance and production showreel.
Keven Souza wins Equity Neighbours Graduate Internship
Selected from over 100 graduates across Australia & New Zealand for a week on the set of Neighbours in Melbourne.
SPECIAL: Theo Shakes & Keven Souza
On producing The Play That Gets Louder and supporting emerging Black artists in Aotearoa.
07 — Contact
Let's
Create.
For casting, production collaboration, continuity & script supervision enquiries, or press — reach out directly.
kevensouzabusiness@gmail.com0426 684 867