Meet Our
Faculty.
Every instructor at Alza is a working film and television professional. We hire artists who are still in the craft — and who bring that real-world experience into every class.
We only teach
what we live.
The masters — Meisner, Stanislavsky, Strasberg, Adler — were all directors and actors before they became teachers. Walter Alza built this studio on that same principle.
Every member of our faculty has real screen time, real credits, and real industry relationships. When they teach you how to book a role, they know what they're talking about — because they've done it themselves.
Walter
Alza
Actor · Director · Writer · Producer
Walter Alza is a trailblazer — an award-winning actor and director with one of the most accomplished careers of any coach teaching in Canada today. Originally from Argentina, he built a 30-year career through relentless determination.
He has co-starred opposite 50 Cent, Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, and Terrence Howard, and spent a decade headlining the Toronto hit series Metropia — becoming the first Latin actor to star in a Canadian series.
Walter teaches what he does. He is an active member of ACTRA's diversity committee and a regular moderator at film festivals across Ontario. This distinction is everything.
Walter
Alza
Actor · Director · Writer · Producer
Walter Alza is a trailblazer — an award-winning actor and director with one of the most accomplished careers of any coach teaching in Canada today. Originally from Argentina, he built a 30-year career through relentless determination.
He has co-starred opposite 50 Cent, Ricky Gervais, Eric Bana, and Terrence Howard, and spent a decade headlining the Toronto hit series Metropia — becoming the first Latin actor to star in a Canadian series.
Walter teaches what he does. He is an active member of ACTRA's diversity committee and a regular moderator at film festivals across Ontario. This distinction is everything.
Dean
Bajramovic
Award-Winning Director · Writer
Dean holds an MA from the London Film School. His feature Gangster Exchange won six Best Film awards across North America.
Tim
Kacurov
Award-Winning Director · Actor
Tim's stage credits span Canadian Stage and the Ford Centre, including Hamlet directed by a member of the Royal Shakespeare Company.
Jude
Farjami
Actor · Alza Method Specialist
Trained directly under Walter for 5+ years. Jude has starred in multiple Canadian features and major brand commercials.
Mike
Plyley
Industry Pro · TIFF Representative
An official representative at TIFF and Hot Docs. Mike brings over a decade of production and on-camera experience to the studio.
David
Smith
Commercials · Selftape Specialist
David is a seasoned professional specializing in the high-stakes world of commercial acting and the modern essential: the selftape.
Industry insiders
in the room.
Throughout the year, Alza brings in top casting directors, directors, producers, and agents to work directly with students—giving you real access to the people who decide who gets cast.
Ready to work with
people who've done it?
Our faculty doesn't just teach acting. They live it. Join the studio where industry professionals share the real secrets to booking work.
Register Now →Alumni: Canadian Screen Award Winner, Emmy nominees, BRAVO Award winners & Actra Award Winners & More
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![Alicia Dea, Lead Actor - Degrassi (over 100 episodes)]()
Alicia Dea, Lead Actor
Degrassi (over 100 episodes)
"I'm so grateful to have Walter Alza as my acting coach, if you need to step it up, he is the man. I wouldn't be where I am today without his work”.
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Amanada Joy
(Show Creator & Star of Second Jen)
"I Would Highly Recommend This Class To Any Actor Looking To Reconnect With Their Instrument Outside Of Set/The Audition Room."
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![Alex Ozerov Winner of the highest Canadian Award.]()
Alex Ozerov
(Canadian Screen Award Winner)
I highly recommend this studio! I owe my current success to them. Alza prepares you for auditions and work on a real set. The class culture is positive and high energy. A real family-like vibe. An environment where true improvement is harnessed.
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![Jadiel Dowlin - WINNER 2019 Rising Star Award - Emmy (Daytime) Nominee]()
Jadiel Dowlin
- Winner 2019 Rising Star Award - Emmy (Daytime) Nominee
"Within only a few months of training with the experienced and talented Alza team through their classes and privates, I managed to land many parts including a lead role in a television series! The Alza method works, trust it!”
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![Emeka Menakaya, Alza Acting Studio student]()
Emeka Menakaya
Emeka Menakaya, After Taking The Blueprint Private I Was Able To Land A Several Parts In Films And I Signed With One Of The Top Agencies In Canada ETM
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![Craig Porriet, Alza Acting Studio student who booked 5 auditions after training with Walter Alza]()
Craig Porriet
After booking 5 auditions on a roll including Rocky Blues, I can tell you Walter's method works!" (Known For The Strain & Standoff)
