Luis Alves Actor

Luis Alves is an American-Dutch actor known for his work in film and television, including Goodbye Stranger (2023), The Unknown Gift (2020), Junketeers (2016), and multiple acclaimed short films. He received a Jury Prize Best Actor nomination at the Busan International Film Festival for his performance in Gone with the Sin (2014). Classically trained in Rotterdam and Los Angeles, Alves brings a disciplined, multicultural presence to projects across Europe and the United States.

Overview

NationalityNetherlands, United States of America, Cabo Verde

LanguagesDutch (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (good), Afrikaans (basic), Caribbean languages (basic), French (basic)

Born1990, Praia, Cabo Verde

Age range25 - 45

Height182 cm

Ethnic typesAfro-American

Place of residenceamsterdam - Noord-Holland (Netherlands), Amsterdam - Noord-Holland (Netherlands)

Possible accommodationAmsterdam - Noord-Holland (Netherlands), Rotterdam - Zuid-Holland (Netherlands)

MembershipsACT | Belangenorganisatie voor acteurs (Netherlands)
FiLM iNDEPENDENT (United States of America)

Work permitEuropean Union

Skills/Talents

Languages Dutch (mother tongue), English – American (mother tongue), English – British (fluent), Portuguese (fluent), Spanish (good), Afrikaans (basic), Caribbean languages (basic), French (basic)

Accents Afro-American (native accent), American (native accent), Californian (native accent), Caribbean (native accent), Creole (native accent), Dutch (native accent), Jamaican (native accent), Latin American (native accent), New York (native accent), Portuguese (native accent), Spanish (native accent), West-African (native accent), African (very good), British (very good), French (very good), London (very good), Australian (good)

Dance African dance (contemporary) (good), African dance (traditional) (good), Afro (good), Urban dance (good), Zouk (good), Latin American dance (basic)

Singing. Rap (very good)

Vocal pitch / Dubbing voice Deep baritone

Musical instruments Guitar (very good)

Sports Badminton (very good), Basketball (very good), Boxing (very good), Cycling (very good), Gym (very good), Jogging (very good), Juggling (very good), Marathon (very good), Mountain Biking (very good), Swimming (very good), Table Tennis (very good), Weights (very good), Yoga (very good), Ice Skating (good), Karate (good), Kick Boxing (good), Pool (good), Rugby (good), Tai Chi (good), Thai Boxing (good), Bowling (basic)

Driving licences / Other permits Driver’s licence car

Other Skills Alexander Technique, Beatboxing, Improvisation, Narration, Poet

Appearance

Training

Awards/Nominations

2018 ABC Discovers: Los Angeles Talent Showcase (United States of America) - Nomination

2015 Busan International Film Festival - best actor (China) - Nomination

CV CV - Television & Streaming CV - Film CV - Commercials CV - Audio