Location: Auckland, New Zealand | Height: 165 cm | Hair Colour: Brown | Eye Colour: Brown | Ethnicity: European
She / Her
Katrina Rumbal is a dedicated actor from New Zealand who transforms her hearing impairment into a powerful asset in her performances. With training that includes completing Conservatory levels 1, 2, and 3 at The Second City in Chicago, she brings a well-rounded and dynamic approach to her work. Conversational in American Sign Language, Katrina adds authenticity and depth to her roles. She maintains a disciplined training schedule, working weekly with industry-respected coaches like Jose Perez, Marguerite Stimpson, and Gerardo Rodriguez, or reading for US scripts on We Audition.
| 2023 | Shortland Street | Role: Emma Lowry | South Pacific Pictures - Director: Mia Blake |
| 2022 | Educators [season 3] | Role: Carly |
South Pacific Pictures - Director: Jesse Griffin TVNZ - Producer: Rachel Jean |
| 2021 | Wellington Paranormal | Role: Police Officer | NZ Documentary Board - Director: Jermaine Clement |
| 2018 | Moth to the Flame [pilot] | Role: Ford [lead] | Black Lantern Film & VFX - Director: Richard Turner |
| 2015 | Funny Girls | Role: Laura in Food Hot Line | Mediaworks TV3 - Director: Johnny Barker |
| 2015 | Jono and Ben | Role: Justin Bieber Sorry Parody Dancer | Mediaworks TV3 - Director: Johnny Barker |
| 2021 | He's a Bit Animated | Role: Aubrey [co-lead] | Director: Jack Harriss |
| 2021 | Sea Castles | Role: Sarah [supporting] | Director: Molly Doyle |
| 2019 | Like Nobody's Watching | Role: Kat [lead] | Chillybox - Director: Thomas Sainsbury |
| 2016 | Sweet Nowhere | Role: Jem [lead] | LM Productions - Director: Liam Maguren |
| 2016 | The Red Man | Role: Ash [lead] | Au Revoir, Shosanna Productions - Director: Christienne Jauregui |
| 2015 | Bus Stop | Role: Stella [lead] | Chillbox Creative - Director: Walter Lawry |
| 2015 | Hashtag | Role: Emma [lead] | Chillbox Creative - Director: Walter Lawry |
| 2015 | Keep Control | Role: Minerva [supporting] | KR Productions - Director: Callum Freeman |
| 2014 | Kylie & Me | Role: Mum [supporting] | LM Productions - Director: Liam Maguren |
| 2014 | Particularly Unusual Bed Time Stories | Role: Mary [supporting] | LM Productions - Director: Liam Maguren |
| 2013 | Queen of the Bees | Role: Militant [supporting] | Space Tourist Films - Director: Joseph Russell |
| 2019 | High School Magical | Role: Ensemble | Playshop - Director: Jonny Paul |
| 2019 | Playshop Live | Role: Ensemble | Playshop - Directors: Sam Irwin & Jonny Paul |
| 2017 | Underdogs | Role: Stand up comedian | The Second City Toronto - mainstage |
| 2023 | 1 Cover Insurance | Role: Tracey [lead] | BCG2 - Director: Matt Eastwood |
| 2025 - 2023 | Weekly Acting Coaching [New York] | Tutors: Marguerite Stimpson & Gerardo Rodriguez | |
| 2024 | Casting Workshop [Australia] | Tutor: Leigh Pickford | Maura Fay Casting |
| 2022 | Casting Workshop [Australia] | Tutor: Stevie Ray | McGregor Casting |
| 2022 | Casting Workshop [New York] | Tutor: Rikki Gimelstob | Jonathan Strauss Casting - CSA |
| 2022 | Casting Workshop [New York] | Tutor: Kim Miscia Bowling/Miscia Casting | |
| 2022 | Casting Workshop [Sydney] | Tutor: Amanda Mitchell | Mitchell Casting |
| 2021 | Casting Workshop [New York] | Tutor: Nick Peciaro | Jonathan Strauss Casting - CSA |
| 2021 | Casting Workshop [New York] | Tutor: Briana Dunlay | Gayle Keller Casting |
| 2021 | Conservatory 1, 2 & 3 [Chicago] | Tutors: Sam Super, Nick Rees & Winter Davis | The Second City - Chicago |
| 2020 | Rata Studio's Drama Workshop | Tutor: Miranda Harcourt | |
| 2020 | The Casting Hothouse Audition Workshop | Tutor: Marisa Ross | Karge + Ross Casting |
| 2017 | American Accent [Vancouver] | Tutor: Tony Alcantar | |
| 2017 | Improv for Actors & Stand Up Comedy [Toronto] | The Second City - Toronto | |
| 2013 | Master Class [Melbourne] | Tutor: Howard Fine | |
| 2010 - 2014 | Meisner Technique - classes & masterclass | Tutor: Michael Saccente | |
| 2009 | Diploma Onscreen Acting | South Seas Film & Television School | |
| 2008 | Certificate Onscreen Acting | Wellington Performing Arts Centre | |
| 1990 - 2022 | Ballet, Hip Hop, Jazz & Contemporary Training | Tutors: Various | Canada & New Zealand |
| 2016 | Find your Park X Hit Record | Role: Campfire Girl | Hit Record - Producer: Joseph Gordon-Levitt |
| Accents | American - Standard, Australian, English - RP, New York [Brooklyn], English » London |
| Dance | Hip Hop, Jazz, Latin, Musical Theatre |
| Other | Improv, Self-Testing - Excellent, Stand Up Comedy |
| Sports | Snowboarding |
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