Sheetal Sheth ( Ã, ( listen ) ) is an American actress and producer. She starred opposite Albert Brooks in her movie Seeking Comedy in the Muslim World . She debuted to get reviews on ABCD and American Chai movies, and has appeared in the movies I Can not Think Straight and The World Unseen . Sheth has been chosen to represent brands such as CHI and Reebok hair care. He was also the first Indian to appear in Maxim magazine.
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Born in Phillipsburg, New Jersey, Sheetal Sheth is the first generation of American Indians. Her parents came to the United States from Gujarat, India in 1972. The second child of three brothers, Sheth has an older sister and a younger brother. When he was twelve years old, his family moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, where his parents still lived. As a young man he often traveled to India with his family, and continued to visit his family there on a regular basis. English is the main language, but he is fluent in Gujarati, and has studied Hindi, French, and Spanish.
As a child, Sheth likes to appear and watch TV and movies, but academics are his priority. He also studied multicultural dance and was heavily involved in athletics, particularly basketball.
In high school, friends encouraged him to audition for the school play, and he was offered the lead in the production of "Little Indulgence". Although he excels in academics, dance and sports, acting gives his first real challenge. He began to study, determined to learn and excel in the acting world. As he trains his passion for the craft it grows, and he soon realizes that he wants to make acting from his life's work.
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Careers
1999-2005
Sheth debuted as the lead actor in the groundbreaking 1999 film ABCD , starring Madhur Jaffrey and Aasif Mandvi. The film won Best Indie Feature at the Houston film festival and received critical acclaim from the likes of The Hollywood Reporter and Sheth Rolling Stone Sheth is widely praised for her performance. Both film and Sheth characters stirred up an undeniable controversy. "But," Sheth replied, "that's the kind of character I like to play, I want to tell the kinds of stories people have a strong reaction to, positive or negative, that has touched them in some way and so I have done my job. "
In 2001, she played as a dancer on American Chai . The film won the Audience Award at the 2001 Slamdance Film Festival, with the New York Post describing it as "light but sweet film." Sheth went on to perform in various roles in independent films and on network television, including a lead in the film Wings of Hope, for which she won Best Actress at the Cinevue Film Festival.
2005-2010
In 2005 Sheth starred as Maya opposite Albert Brooks in the Brooks movie Seeking Comedy in the Muslim World . Brooks did a broad international search for the ideal actor to portray Maya, and said of Sheth, "As soon as I met him, I watched everything I could, I did not care to see anyone else... I just knew I had to put him in the movie. "The film was taken at locations in India (Delhi and Agra). Sony Pictures Entertainment initially brought the movie, but Brooks parted ways with them when he refused Sony's request to remove the word "Muslim" from the title. The film was taken and finally released by Warner Independent Pictures.
Following his success in Seeking Comedy in the Muslim World , Sheth won the repetitive role of Martina in the NBC TV series The Singles Table, starring Alicia Silverstone and John Cho. Six episodes were shot, but the series never aired. She also appeared in the ensemble of The Trouble With Romance and starred in the First Fear thriller movie opposite Sean Patrick Flanery.
Sheth's work brought him to the attention of writer and award-winning director Shamim Sarif. Sheth starred in Lisa Ray's opponents in two lesbian-themed films, I Can not Think Straight and The World Unseen, written and directed by Sarif. I Can not Think Straight won more than ten Best Feature awards at film festivals around the world. The World Unseen premiered at the Toronto International Film Festival and later won four Best Feature awards internationally. The World Unseen , shot in a location in South Africa, also swept the South Africa Film and Television Awards 2008, winning eleven SAFTA (South Africa equivalent of an Oscar). Sheth won three Best Actress awards for her performance at The World Unseen . Both films have achieved cult status, and have resulted in Sheth a huge fan base and loyal to the depictions of Leyla (I Can not Think Straight) and Amina ( The World Unseen ).
2010-present
Sheth went on to appear in Why Am I Doing This , and starred in Stackate opposite Josh Randall and Burgess Jenkins, whom she was nominated for Best Actress at Staten Island 2011 Film Festival. She is a guest star on the popular television show Nip/Tuck , Royal Pains and NCIS: Los Angeles , and voting for Sumi and Shark in the animated feature film Johnny Bravo Goes to Bollywood , based on the popular animated TV series Cartoon Network Johnny Bravo .
In 2011, Sheth starred against Mercedes MasÃÆ'¶hn and Angela Zahra in Three Veils, which depicted three Middle Eastern women living in the United States. Even before its release, the film sparked intense controversy, and death threats were made against those involved with the film's production. Three Veil has won many Best Feature awards at international film festivals, and Sheth's performance is widely recognized.
In 2012, Sheth continues to choose a variety of challenging roles in independent films. She starred opposite Lynn Chen and Parry Shen in Yes, We Are Open , sex comedy exploring open relationships. She again paired up with Chen at Nice Girls Crew, who also starred Michelle Krusiec, and starred in The Wisdom Tree, a film that combines science fiction, new age and mysticism. Sheth stepped behind the camera to participate in producing Reign , a short film that dramatizes how miscommunication can lead to war. She also starred in the film, written and directed by Kimberly Jentzen and photographed by Cinematographer Jack Green who was nominated by Oscar. Government received the Merit Award from Best Short Pants.
Sheth began her career at a time when some South Asians and very few American Indian women were making a living as an actor. However, he was surprised to find himself a pioneer. Nothing in his experience, education, or personal views has prepared him for his ethnic role in decision-making. He is often expected to change his name to something "more American," and even denied a representation when he chooses to appear under his own name. In the end his body showed that his skills as an actor and his accent talents enabled him to portray the characters of different ethnicities, temperaments and circumstances. His successful career has opened the door for other South Asian actors to pursue careers in American movies and television. Sheth supports Asian-Americans and under-represented groups in pursuing their careers in the entertainment industry, not only through their own pioneering work as an actor, but also by appearing in festivals, workshops and panels and talking directly to the troubled issues, problems faced by these communities.
More projects
Sheth's career and personal reputation have attracted the company's attention internationally. She was elected as a spokesperson for CHI hair care products and represented Reebok sneaker shoes New York in their 2008 international Freestyle campaign. He was also the first Indian to appear in Maxim magazine. CHI said of Sheth, "Grace, art, passion and the most fascinating element of every culture - that's the essence of Sheth."
Causes of humanity
While at NYU Sheth continues her service history to her community. He was elected to be part of AmeriCorps, a division of the Corporation for National Services and Society created by US President Bill Clinton. Through Americorps, he works in a high school in the inner city, develops progressive lesson plans and activities, guides learning, and handles conflict resolution.
Sheth is actively involved in community outreach and causes that are important to her. He participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles as Big Sister, he also supports and promotes Voices Woman Now an organization that encourages underrepresented communities in the American media to create their voices are heard.
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Personal life
Although his parents were a devout and active Jain in the local Jain community, they enrolled Sheth at a local Catholic school because of his focus on academia and a reputation for toughness. Sheth attended Catholic school until the age of 12, when her family moved to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania.
Sheth attended Liberty High School (Bethlehem, Pennsylvania), where she was heavily involved in student organization and school organization, serving on the student advisory board. He received the Student Government Award for his contribution to school, and was one of two students invited to speak at the beginning. While in high school, Sheth finds her passion for acting and is determined to master crafts through studies and performances. After considering various undergraduate programs, Sheth auditioned and was accepted at Tisch School of the Arts at New York University.
At Tisch Sheth studied classics - some of his favorite works include Antigone and The Crucible . He also practiced extensively at the Lee Strasberg Theater and Film Institute in a technique known as "The Method". He spent the summer abroad in Amsterdam as part of an intensive International Theater Workshop, studying under a respected acting teacher such as Kristin Linklater. Sheth excelled and was honored to be elected to participate in the Tisch Scholar Program. After graduating from Tisch with honors, Sheth continued his studies even as he built a successful career. In New York he studied with Wynn Handman, one of the founders of The American Place Theater. In Los Angeles he attended a weekly invitation class with famous acting instructor Milton Katselas until his death in 2008.
Sheth is deeply involved in community outreach and causes things that are important to her. He took an active interest in politics, he served in AmeriCorps, he participated in Big Brothers Big Sisters of Greater Los Angeles as Big Sister, and he supported and promoted organizations such as Voice of Women Now > which encourages underrepresented communities in the American media to make their voices heard. He also regularly speaks in international panels and forums.
Sheth is married to Neil Mody's husband and has two daughters.
Awards
- Winner, Best Actress, Wings Of Hope , Cinevue Film Festival, 2003
- Winner, Best Actress, Invisible World , Gran Canaria Film Festival, Spain, 2009
- Winner, Best Actress, Invisible World , Festival del Mar, Ibiza 2009
- Winner, Top Performance, Invisible World , Out Taking the Film Festival, Dallas 2009
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References
External links
- Official Sheetal Sheth Website
- Sheetal Sheth on IMDb
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