Mike is originally from Perth, Western Australia and has spent a lifetime singing, dancing and acting. He has travelled and lived in different countries from Brazil, throughout Asia, Western Europe, United Kingdom, French Polynesia, New Zealand and all-around Australia.
He is a multi-national citizen of Europe and Australia and works all-around the world.
Mike is a native English speaker, he has a natural Australian accent but through extensive travel, work in other countries and language studies, he has established a proficiency with British, European, American and other accents.
He has been involved in various events and performances throughout his life. Charismatic, confident but humble, flexible, committed, easy to work with. He loves meeting and working with new people and is always eager to learn something new each day.
As an actor Mike values his time on film, stage, in theatre and in musicals.
A master’s degree in acting (MA) from Guildford School of Acting (GSA) at the University of Surrey and previously at the
London Academy of Music and Dramatic Arts (LAMDA), University of Kent.
Nominated for best actor in a role and musical at the 2019 Gold Palm Theatre Awards Australia.
Mike was originally classically trained professionally in classical genres, with French and Italian influences and language as well as singing; Handel, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Opera and similar compositions. From an early age, Mike started singing in gospel choirs and arrangements. Mike has also been the lead singer of various rock and pop bands and has performed at corporate, signature events and cabarets throughout the last 20 years. Niche theme bands have covered and recomposed songs from the 50’s and 60’s through to the modern music of today. He has also been writing lyrics, songs and plays guitar, ukelele and keys. His writing also carries over into script writing and other creative writing articles.
Mikel Capriano is an artist on Spotify and YouTube with releases of pop and folk music for romantic comedy themed soundtracks.
From an early age Mike has also danced at the highest level in Ballroom, Latin and New Vogue Sequence dancing. He has also performed in floor-shows, cabarets and events representing Australia throughout Australia, New Zealand, Brazil, Europe and Asia. Over the years, Mike has partnered and taught dozens of competition dancers and students. He has danced in various styles including, theatrical, salsa, bachata, swing, lindyhop, charleston, jazz, rocknroll, hiphop, tango and disco and can accompany anyone who needs a dance partner for any event.
With a passion to perform and engage his audience, Mike enjoys meeting people from all walks of life.
Natural blonde hair with light blue eyes and with an acting age of 25 to 35, 170cm and 68kg
Mike maintains a youthful and athletic appearance.
Mikel Capriano (Mike Capri) releases original music to Spotify, Apple, YouTube music and other music channels.
2022/23 - Masters Degree in Acting (MA) - University of Surrey - Guildford School of Acting (GSA) - Guildford, Surrey, London (UK)
2020/21 - Professional and Classical Acting - University of Kent - London Academy of Music and Dramatic Art (LAMDA) - Hammersmith, London (UK)
2019 - Advanced Screen Acting and Vocal Technique - New York Film Academy - Gold Coast, Queensland, (Australia)
2018 - Advanced Screen Acting Technique - Perth Film School - Perth, Western Australia (Australia)
1998 - Classical Vocal Training - University of Western Australia - Perth, Western Australia (Australia)
Memberships and Affiliations
Dancesport Australia - Professional and Amateur Ballroom and Latin Dancing - 1997 - Present
APRA/AMCOS - 1998 - Present
Equity UK
Open Car and Open Motorcycle Licenses
Forklift, Bobcat and Truck Experience
Global Contract Law, Negotiations, ICT, Business Qualifications and Experience
Bachelor’s Degrees - Computer Science and Business Administration with majors in Project Management and Contract Law
Languages: Native English, with basic Thai, Italian and limited French, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Mandarin
ACTT Stage Combat Training Qualifications - Rapier and Companion (Dagger/Gauntlet), Single Sword and Unarmed combat
Extreme Sports - Para-Gliding, Cliff Diving, Deep Water Solo Rock Climbing, Hang-Gliding, Diving, Sky-Diving, Hiking, Inline Skating,
Half Pipe, Juggling, Snow Boarding, All Sports.