Amy Young
Not everyone needs the spotlight
Played by
Tanyaradzwa Gimani
I am an actor, director and facilitator from Zimbabwe. I love working and devising with children, passing on knowledge and experience about theatre. I have a huge interest in African folklore and would love to create work inspired by it.
In the past I have worked with Ignite Theatre, Ankur Productions, The Youth National Theatre and most recent I was in a short film called Behind by Mythic Picnic.
In my spare time I work as Hairstylist, specialising in Afro/Caribbean and multi-textured hair for Screen and Photography. I am also one of the Co-founders of Untie My Tongue.
Who is Amy Young
Amy Young doesn’t need to dominate a room to matter in it.
Soft-spoken, thoughtful, and emotionally intuitive, Amy often stands slightly to the side of the chaos at Avalon Models — observing, processing, understanding. She values sincerity and connection, and she has a natural ability to sense when something isn’t quite right.
While others chase recognition or control, Amy focuses on relationships. She listens carefully. She asks the right questions. And she offers honesty when it’s needed most.
Amy becomes an important presence within the group — not through dramatic gestures, but through quiet consistency. She may not be at the centre of every conflict, but she is deeply affected by the shifting dynamics around her.
Amy isn’t driven by ambition. She’s driven by authenticity. And sometimes, the people who appear the most understated are the ones who see the clearest.
Character Quotes
"I see more from the sidelines than they do in the spotlight."
"I'm not comfortable with the power plays."
"I'm trying to understand everyone before I judge them."
Getting to know Tanya
1. Why did you want become an actor?
I Started performing at a young age age. Once I was about to leave high school it seemed like the natural thing to do.
2. Given the chance, which actor would you most like to work with?
Viola Davis.
3. If you could play any character from a tv series or film who would it be, and why?
Suzanne “Crazy Eyes” Warren. The character has a lot of depth and would be good creative challenge for me to portray such a character.
4. What director, living or dead, would you most like to work with, and why?
Martin Scorsese - the man is just incredible. He is known for creating career defining work for actors. He is known for allowing actors to dig deeper. Working with him would be getting a Master’s in Cinema.
5. What actor would play you in a movie?
Marsai Martin for the younger version of me, Viola Davis for an older version of me.
