Jennie Cruz Calvo
- Actress
- Producer
- Director
Jennie Cruz Calvo is a versatile actress and presenter from Rotterdam. Born and raised in Rotterdam, she developed her passion for acting at the age of 13. After obtaining her Bachelor's degree in Business Administration, she honed her skills at Kemna de Jaargang and the film acting school Faaam.
Jennie has achieved significant milestones in her career, including writing and performing her solo show "Stop Dreaming, Start Doing" and narrating the audio book "Amari en de Nachtwachters." In addition to her appearances in international series such as "Dag en Nacht" (2023, NPO), "Laura H." (2024, NPO), and "De Toeslagenaffaire" (2024, BNN), she is also seen as a presenter at spoken word, theater, and music events.
With her charismatic presence and ability to portray realistic and believable roles, Jennie stands out as an actress. She brings multicultural, strong, and self-reliant female characters to life and is a role model for empowerment and diversity. Jennie is committed to talent development and self-reliance.
She aims to secure roles in series and films, with a focus on drama, action, and comedy. Jennie works as an actress on stage, in front of the camera, as a voice actor, and as a training actor. She is also skilled in stage fighting and film combat. A versatile actress, Jennie follows her own path with enthusiasm and dedication, empowering others and continually embracing new challenges.
In addition to her acting career, Jennie is also the founder of Productiehuis Cruz, a production company based in Rotterdam that focuses on creating inclusive, socially relevant works for the stage and screen. Her most notable production, Repercussies (2023), co-directed with Ivan Groenheijde, is a powerful exploration of societal challenges and has earned multiple awards and nominations, including at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF). Jennie's commitment to representing underrepresented communities in her work continues to shape the artistic landscape in The Netherlands.
Jennie has achieved significant milestones in her career, including writing and performing her solo show "Stop Dreaming, Start Doing" and narrating the audio book "Amari en de Nachtwachters." In addition to her appearances in international series such as "Dag en Nacht" (2023, NPO), "Laura H." (2024, NPO), and "De Toeslagenaffaire" (2024, BNN), she is also seen as a presenter at spoken word, theater, and music events.
With her charismatic presence and ability to portray realistic and believable roles, Jennie stands out as an actress. She brings multicultural, strong, and self-reliant female characters to life and is a role model for empowerment and diversity. Jennie is committed to talent development and self-reliance.
She aims to secure roles in series and films, with a focus on drama, action, and comedy. Jennie works as an actress on stage, in front of the camera, as a voice actor, and as a training actor. She is also skilled in stage fighting and film combat. A versatile actress, Jennie follows her own path with enthusiasm and dedication, empowering others and continually embracing new challenges.
In addition to her acting career, Jennie is also the founder of Productiehuis Cruz, a production company based in Rotterdam that focuses on creating inclusive, socially relevant works for the stage and screen. Her most notable production, Repercussies (2023), co-directed with Ivan Groenheijde, is a powerful exploration of societal challenges and has earned multiple awards and nominations, including at the Toronto International Nollywood Film Festival (TINFF). Jennie's commitment to representing underrepresented communities in her work continues to shape the artistic landscape in The Netherlands.
