I am a NYC model/actor turned Pro Wrestler. My passion for the arts started at a young age; I danced and modeled when I was a teenager and got involved with acting at around age 9. I attended the American Musical & Dramatic Academy in NYC, where I graduated in February of 2008. There, I concentrated on film, television & stage while taking some more dance, stage combat and musical theater courses. Coincidentally, I began my career in pro wrestling through this site when I replied to a casting call for Brooklyn based WUW in July of 08. I spent a year working there as a valet/manager and began my training under WWE Hall of Famer "The Unpredictable" Johnny Rodz.

Wrestling has taken me across the country; I've wrestled in NY, NJ, PA, NC, AZ, & OH, MA, FL for various indy promotions. Rig WSU (Women Superstars Uncensored) & NYWC (New York Wrestling Connection) are where I call home. I am a 2x former WSU Tag Team Champion & Current WSU Spirit Champion.

Growing up on a stage & practicing varsity sports all throughout HS helped mold me as a performer. I am comfortable putting together a match and even more comfortable cutting a promo on the spot. I am looking to develop my portfolio to attract attention from the right people. Please feel free to contact me if you have any ideas or suggestions, I'd love to hear them!!

After browsing through my port, I realized how I'm lacking a lot of great pics. I feel like the ones I have now are good but I need even more! Very interested in TFP shoots or reasonable rates! But, please do take into consideration that wrestling is my priority and I have a very set schedule when it comes to shows/training that I won't break for a shoot.

Please EMAIL ME if you are interested in shooting or have an idea, I don't check this page often. [email protected] is the best place to reach me. Please include your MM number as well as any ideas you may have.

I have worked with various NYC based photographers as well as some in the Dominican Republic. I will add more as I find their numbers



My Acting Resume:
MARTIBEL PAYANO
[email protected]

HAIR: Brown HEIGHT: 5’5’’
EYES: Brown WEIGHT: 115 lbs

THEATRE
Two Sisters and a Piano Maria Celia dir. Simeon Buresch
Dreams of Home Hobie dir. Dexter Buell
La Maestra Old Woman dir. Luis Felipe Rodriguez
Manos de Angel    Sonia  dir. Carol Veras

DANCE
Orishas Live Yemaya & Brazilian dancer dir. Timothy Cruz
Mana-Fest Water Seed Gallery

FILM
I am an Island Mystery Club Girl dir. Jennifer DeLia
Rainbow Crisis Vanessa Sad Kids Production

NEW MEDIA
Lit 101(Podcast) Brittney Droppin' K Productions

EDUCATION
SCHOOL OF THE ARTS IN WH, NY
AMERICAN MUSICAL AND DRAMATIC ACADEMY, NY

TRAINING
ACTING: Dan Daily, Dr. Roxana Stuart, Lisa Jacobson, Randolf Pearson, Luis Felipe Rodriguez
FILM/TELEVISION: Cate Smit, Jim Elliott
DANCE: Lindsay Chambers, Michele Hart-Haviland, Ricardo Urena
IMPROV: Michael Perilstein, Gail Dennison
STAGE COMBAT: David Dean Hastings, Mark Silence, Carrie Brewer, Joe Travers
SINGING: Wilma Wever, Enriquillo Tejada
VPS: Carine Montbertrand

SPECIAL SKILLS
Fluent in both Spanish and English, beginner level Italian and French, various Spanish dialects, various New York dialects, Latin and Afro-Cuban dance, bellydancing, modern dance, hip-hop dance, softball, volleyball, photography, directorial experience, modeling experience, can ride a bike, can rollerblade, valid passport, knitting, unarmed combat, armed combat including broadsword, rapier and dagger, pro wrestling

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