Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Workshops
Projects & Submissions
Certification
Timeline
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Nursu Berivan Polat

Nursu Berivan Polat

Actor
Dublin

Summary

I am a dedicated and passionate actor from Turkey, currently based in Dublin, Ireland. My performing arts journey began with a Bachelor of Arts in Acting from Anadolu University, where I developed strong skills in movement-based storytelling and stage presence. With a focus on creating multidimesional characters and expansive story worlds, I have expanded my creative focus to screenwriting and am currently working on a TV series project. I aim to enrich artistic projects with depth and authenticity.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Parade Performer (St. Patrick's Day)

Allta Creations
02.2025 - 03.2025
  • Developed new skills through ongoing training, resulting in a versatile repertoire of performances.

Retail Assistant

Inco Boutique
11.2024 - 02.2025
  • Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.

Model (Student Accomodation Autumn Content)

Organic Social
10.2024 - 10.2024
  • Collaborated effectively with fellow models and photographers to create social media content.

Model (Failte Ireland Autumn Content)

Roamer
09.2024 - 09.2024
  • Remained focused, motivated and professional throughout long shoots.

Lobby and Events Assistant

The Dean Hotel
02.2022 - 07.2024
  • Assisted with event setup, and ensured the smooth flow of operations during events.

Volunteer

Kino Kabaret Film Festival
01.2024 - 01.2024
  • Played supporting roles in short films and was involved in the production process.

Actor | Gavin Mcentee

Cuskinny Court Christmas Experience
11.2023 - 12.2023
  • Entertained as an elf, interacting with children in a magical holiday setting.

Volunteer

International Short Film Festival
03.2023 - 03.2023
  • Assisted with special events and programs.

Front of House Assistant

Six By Nico
05.2022 - 11.2022
  • Described the inspiration, origin, and ingredients of each dish to the customers.

Voice Actor (Amway Beauty Products) | Paul Fegan

Bitsixteen
10.2022 - 10.2022
  • Provided Turkish voice-over for promotional materials and product advertisements.

Volunteer

Scene and Heard Festival
02.2022 - 03.2022
  • Welcomed and assisted guests before performances at Smock Alley Theatre.

Drama Facilitator

Atiye Kindergarden
06.2021 - 01.2022
  • Led engaging, age-appropriate drama activities to enhance children's creativity.

Acting Coach

Ritual Art Centre
01.2021 - 05.2021
  • Mentored young adults aspiring to enter theatre departments.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

Anadolu University
Eskişehir, Turkey
09.2017 - 06.2021

Skills

  • Piano (Intermediate)

  • Vocal Training

Workshops

  • Feldenkrais: Awareness Through Movement, Nazan Yerli | 2018, Turkey
  • 'No-acting' Acting, Erdal Küçükkömürcü | 2018, Turkey
  • The Method of Theodoros Terzopoulos, Savvas Stroumpos | 2019, Turkey
  • Suzuki Method of Actor Training, Kameron Steele | 2019, Turkey
  • Poetic Comedy - A Clown Work, Güray Dinçol | 2019, Turkey
  • Film Language and Screenwriting, Gülengül Altıntaş| 2025, Online
  • Shaping the Future Of Screenwriting: Industry Day at Catalyst International Film Festival | 2025, Limerick

Projects & Submissions

  • Actor, play, Aslı Turan, Geyikler Lanetler (Deer Curses) | 2019, Turkey
  • Actor, play, Ezgi Uzşen, Koro İçin Kaspar (Kaspar for Choir) | 2019, Turkey
  • Actor, play, Nazan Yerli, Sezuan'ın İyi İnsanı (The Good Person of Szechwan) | 2020, Turkey
  • Co-Writer, TV series, King Size (Thousand Films - Script Submission) | 2023, Dublin
  • Actor, play, Özer Gökmen, The Ripples | 2024, Sligo
  • Co-Writer, TV series, King Size (BBC Writers Room - Script Submission) | 2024, Dublin
  • Co-Writer, Short Film, Rallying Fantasies (Virgin Media Discovers 6 - Script Submission) | 2025, Dublin

Certification

C1 Advanced Certificate (CEFR), ELI English School

Timeline

IELTS Certificate (Band 7)

03-2025

Parade Performer (St. Patrick's Day)

Allta Creations
02.2025 - 03.2025

Retail Assistant

Inco Boutique
11.2024 - 02.2025

Model (Student Accomodation Autumn Content)

Organic Social
10.2024 - 10.2024

Model (Failte Ireland Autumn Content)

Roamer
09.2024 - 09.2024

Volunteer

Kino Kabaret Film Festival
01.2024 - 01.2024

Actor | Gavin Mcentee

Cuskinny Court Christmas Experience
11.2023 - 12.2023

Gaiety School of Acting, Acting for Camera Certificate

08-2023

C1 Advanced Certificate (CEFR), ELI English School

04-2023

Volunteer

International Short Film Festival
03.2023 - 03.2023

Voice Actor (Amway Beauty Products) | Paul Fegan

Bitsixteen
10.2022 - 10.2022

Front of House Assistant

Six By Nico
05.2022 - 11.2022

Lobby and Events Assistant

The Dean Hotel
02.2022 - 07.2024

Volunteer

Scene and Heard Festival
02.2022 - 03.2022

Drama Facilitator

Atiye Kindergarden
06.2021 - 01.2022

Acting Coach

Ritual Art Centre
01.2021 - 05.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Acting

Anadolu University
09.2017 - 06.2021
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