JOSHUA "BABA" TAVARES
- SAG-AFTRA Eligible
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Represented by: |
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Bliss Models & Talent LLC (HI) (808) 351-3193 |
ACTOR TRAINING | ||
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International Cultural Arts Network (ICAN) |
Coaches |
Cliff Curtis, Rena Owen |
Alex Tarrant, Luci Tarrant |
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Luciane Buchanan, Moses Goods |
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Sisa Grey, Alex O'Loughlin |
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University of Hawaii at Hilo |
Bachelor of Arts in Drama Performance |
Minor in Hawaiian Studies |
Workshop Soloist |
Coach: Ben Vereen |
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The American Musical and Dramatic Academy |
Musical Theatre Intensive |
New York City |
University of Hawaii at Manoa |
MFA in Acting and Hana Keaka |
Graduate May 2024 |
FILM & TV | ||
RESCUE HI SURF |
Leo (Co-Star) |
Warner Brothers, Fox |
ONE VOICE |
Self (Featured Student) |
PIC Hawaii |
THEATRE | ||
AUANA |
Singer |
Cirque du Soleil |
RENT |
Angel |
20th Anniversary National Tour |
KAMAU TRILOGY |
Georgie Boy Mahekona |
Kumu Kahua |
HOOILINA |
Pualani Platinum / Nane |
UH Manoa |
HE LEO ALOHA |
Lapa |
UH Manoa |
KAISARA (Julius Caesar in Hawaiian) |
Barutusa (Brutus) |
UH Manoa |
HAWAII NO KA OI |
Shima, Spencer |
UH Manoa |
EDDIE WEN GO |
Nanaka |
UH Manoa |
FOLKS YOU MEET AT LONGS |
Curt Lum |
UH Hilo |
SEUSSICAL |
Jojo |
UH Hilo |
25TH ANNUAL PUTNAM COUNTY SPELLING BEE |
Chip Tolentino |
UH Hilo |
TWELFTH NITE O WATEVA |
Prince Amalu |
UH Hilo |
SONGS FOR A NEW WORLD |
Man 1 |
Aloha Theatre |
ANGELINA BALLERINA |
Marco |
Vital Theatre Company NYC |
ZUCCOTTI PARK |
Joe |
Salgado Productions NYC |
INDUSTRIALS | ||
AULANI DISNEY LUAU |
Master of Ceremonies |
Tihati Productions |
PAINA WAIKIKI LUAU |
Master of Ceremonies |
Tihati Productions |
LIVING HISTORY THEATRE |
John Papa Ii |
Hawaii Mission Houses |
LIVING HISTORY THEATRE |
Henry Opukahaia |
Hawaii Mission Houses |
LIVING HISTORY THEATRE |
Johnny Noble |
Hawaii Mission Houses |
COMMERCIAL WORK | ||
ALTRES |
Keoni (Principal) |
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OFFICE OF HAWAIIAN AFFAIRS |
Self - Community Member |
OHA - Hakuone Project |
FIRST HAWAIIAN BANK |
Extra |
Formerly Known As Productions |
LAYS |
Shopper |
Variable Productions NYC |
BUD LIGHT |
Bar Patron |
Vayner Media NYC |
BUDWEISER |
Bar Patron |
Vayner Media NYC |
Physical Characteristics / Measurements |
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Height: 5'10" |
Weight: 165 lbs |
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Drivers License, Hawaiian Language, Hula dancer, Passport, Basketball, Body Surfing, Bowling, Cycling, Diving, Hula Hoop, Jump Rope, Snorkeling, Soccer, Surfing, Swimming - ability - general, Swimming - backstroke, Swimming - breast stroke, Swimming - butterfly, Swimming - diving, Swimming - freestyle, Track & Field, Trampoline, Volleyball, Yoga, Dance Ballet, Dance Hip Hop, Dance Jazz, Dance Tap, Dancer, Diving, Drag Performer, Guitar, Host, Improvisation, Juggler, Licensed Driver, Modeling, Percussion, Piano, Singer, Ukulele, Vocal Range: Tenor, Vocal Style: Rapper, American - Standard/General Accent
Joshua “Baba” Tavares is a Kanaka Maoli (Native Hawaiinan) actor based in Honolulu, Hawaii, known for powerful, truthful, and captivating performances across stage and screen. He holds an MFA in Acting and Hana Keaka (Hawaiian Theatre) from UH Manoa and is an Assistant Professor of Acting there. Fluent in Olelo Hawaii and rooted in culture, he brings a grounded and dynamic approach to every role. Website: joshuatavares.com | Socials: @babatavares