Jo Galloway

Jo Galloway is an actor, producer, director, writer and choreographer.

Biography

Daughter of Keith Galloway and Delia Sainsbury. Sister of actress Genna Galloway.

Before leaving South Africa, she moved into television and film, where she co-wrote and performed in the hit sketch comedy TV show "Sketch U Later," as well as playing a lead role in the award-winning television drama “Intersextions.” While working in the US, Jo focused on the production and acting side of multi-camera comedy shows such as "ANTfarm," "Mighty Med," "Bunk'd,” "Gamers Guide" and “School Of Rock.” Some of her other TV & film credits include "FAM," "Masters of Sex," "The Orville," "The Dark Tapes," "American Nightmare," and most recently, "Revelation Road" and the upcoming TV series "White Lies" starring Natalie Dormer. A well-known and experienced international Voice Artist with years of experience, Jo has managed to stop the voices in her head from driving her slightly mad by voicing characters and accents for numerous clients. Schizophrenia is starting to set in, so you'll probably need to hire her before the end of the year. Jo is also an avid and qualified NAUI Advanced Scuba Diver.

After living in America for 10 years, she now works between the US, UK and the South African film and television markets.

Training

Jo is qualified in Speech and Drama & Musical Theatre and holds her International Tap & Modern Dance Teacher qualifications through the Waterfront Theatre School in Cape Town and the I.S.T.D London. ​

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Jo has performed lead roles in professional theatre productions such as Cats, The Full Monty, Buddy! The Buddy Holly Story, Hairspray, Happily Ever Laughter, African Footprint, Look Back In Anger, Some Girls, Boeing-Boeing, Perfect Wedding, and the Hollywood award nominated production Infantryman In the Wardrobe, which she also wrote and directed. She also performed in SpongeBob SquarePants: The Sponge Who Could Fly (2009).

Awards, etc

Jo was nominated twice for her stage performances, in the roles of "Demeter" in Cats, followed by "Amber" in Hairspray.

Sources

Rapport, 19 November 2009.

Official website https://www.jogalloway.com

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