ELLY GASKELL
Elly Gaskell
Actor, Singer, Dancer
Elly Gaskell is an American performer who was raised in Singapore. She made her film debut in 2021 in This Land Is Mine, a Singaporean historical drama produced by Weiyu Films and Mediacorp.
Elly is currently pursuing a BFA in Musical Theatre at Nebraska Wesleyan University. Elly has also trained at NYU Abu Dhabi, where she served as assistant director and assistant music director for Temporary People, a workshop adaptation of Deepak Unnikrishnan’s novel, led by Egyptian director Laila Soliman.
You can catch her on the NWU stage in a variety of productions throughout the year. Follow her journey on Instagram (@elly.gaskell)!
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(TV) After the end of World War II, when Singapore returns to British rule after four years of Japanese Occupation, the lives of several individuals are thrown into upheaval by the turbulence of the times.
(Short Film) “Refracted” is a story of queer love, budding crushes, and the complicated intertwining that come up in young romance.
(Theatre) Performed at Singapore American School. This heartfelt Tony-Award winning musical follows a group of wonderfully unique and impassioned adolescents as they compete for the bee championship.
Rebecca Lim
Actor and Host, Singapore
Co-star in This Land Is Mine (2021)
"She impressed me every day while we were on the set of This Land is Mine with her talent, discipline and good nature. Elly is a star. I am excited for what she has to offer and am certain her future is going to be a bright one."
Shona Benson
Actor and Director, Singapore
Co-star in This Land Is Mine (2021)
"Elly is an incredibly talented actor and singer and professional beyond her years. Having had the joy of working with her on set and the honour of mentouring her during her final school year, I have no doubt her career will fly."
Adrian Pang
Co-Artistic Director of Pangdemonium, Singapore
Co-star in Fun Home (2017)
"...She also imbued her character [Small Alison] with an inner life and depth that demonstrated an innate emotional intelligence, empathy and imagination. On top of her gifts as an actor, she is also a wonderfully talented singer and dancer, and over the years I have witnessed her continue to strive towards bettering herself in every discipline."
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