Biography

Mani Nasry trained as an actor in Toronto, New York and Los Angeles. He became an ACTRA member in 2002, after receiving the role of George in The Glow with Dean Cain, Portia DE Rossi, directed by Craig R. Baxley.

For Mani, the decision to work in the film industry guided his academic decisions from an early age.

He attended a Toronto high school renowned for excellence in the arts, and was accepted into one of the highly competitive film program at Ryerson university. It is notable that he went to Ryerson with an already well-established career in theater, film, television and commercial work, and a range of multi-faceted achievements including acting, producing, directing, casting, writing and editing.

On his own he added stints in New York and Los Angeles with leading acting teachers, as well as learning the grace and style of many forms of dance and athletics. With courses perceptively, he has also recognized the importance of acquiring an understanding of the business side of the industry, and the varied aspects of technology and production.

There are some people clearly born to follow the path they have chosen from the start.

Mani Nasry has the passion to succeed, the curiosity and ingenuity required to lead and collaborate in an industry known for its impact and appeal, and the strength of character and work ethic to immerse himself in finding and telling an unforgettable story.
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Mani Nasry has been interested in film since an early age. Mani was raised and groomed in Canada, his mindset and lifestyle have always been different, which gave him a strive to do better and work harder. He worked with many teachers to polish his skills, it was in high school where he found a deeper interest for film that led him to New York and Los Angeles. The journey to where Mani Nasry is today was not easy, with that, he has channeled it in everything he does to this day.

Besides his current acting, producing and directing career, Mani Nasry played various challenging roles in various short films at colleges and universities such as Sheridan, Humber, York University and earned a bachelor's degree of Fine at Ryerson University. Nasry made a life-changing decision to travel to New York on his own at 19 years old to follow his dreams, in 2002 he gained his ACTRA. Upon polishing his skills, Nasry landed his first major role, a $5 million film called The Glow with well-known actors Dean Cain and Portia De Ross. The Desert Edge Global Film Festival recently granted Nasry the Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role Award for We.

Mr. Mani Nasry is without question one of Canada's most prodigiously gifted and accomplished artist. As a producer, director, actor who has long since established himself as one of the industry's foremost talents. The authenticity and life he brings to each and every role is what makes him outstanding. Nasry has studied acting, directing and producing for over 20 years in New York, Los Angeles and Toronto. He approaches his work with extraordinary commitment and passion, his perseverance and dedication is what keeps him going.

Mani Nasry first Canadian feature film is called we, which took over 5 years to make. The film follows Ethan, a man with big ambitions and an even bigger heart as he searches for love in the years following the death of his parents. Mani Nasry brought authenticity and life to the leading character of Ethan. He not only acted in it but also directed and produced the film. He imbued a character with layers and complexities that allowed for the audience to empathize with him and root for him. The film was fully improvised on a 200 page script. Mani Nasry is a master improviser, working with uncertainties and inherent risk to create a fresh and invigorating performance not only from himself but helping all actors accomplish the same results, the work electrified the entire production. His first feature film we which he acted in and produced has joined the international film festival circuit and has provided to be a bona fide success. The film has been selected to screen as an official selection at several highly distinguished festivals including the Indian Cine Film Festival, where it won Best Feature Film, and the Desert Edge Global Film Festival, where Mani Nasry won Best Leading Actor in a motion picture. Needless to say, I expect the film will continue to succeed critically and commercially thanks to Mani Nasry incredible leading work.
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