NEVILLE WICKSTROM
Actor - DJ - Emcee
BIO
Neville originates from a suburb in Cape Town, South Africa called Mitchells Plain which is known as an urban ghetto for it's gangsterism and drug abuse and a number of informal settlements. Growing up in a single parent home he had to overcome all the negative stigmas that faced him.
Always pursuing his dream of one day hitting the big screen he got his break in 2001 as a supporting lead in a local South African featured film and through this he aquired skills in Film and TV Acting and Radio presenting. Early 2005 he interviewed with Disney and September 2005 he packed up his life and started working for a mouse in Florida USA. He finished his 6 year career with Disney Cruise Line on top as one of their lead host/performers and then decided to follow a princess from the midwest (Wisconsin) to be exact to Los Angeles, California.
Neville owns and operates Nev Productions and lives with his wife Elise in their beautiful cottage style home in the city of there dreams both still working in entertainment with their two wonderful children Tristan and Emilia and their obnoxious maltese-poodle Dexter aka "little rat".
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2001 - Present
Cape Town, South Africa
English, Afrikaans, Pirate
Hip Hop, House, EDM, Pop, Funk
Acting, Voice Over, Radio, DJ
DJ NevMeista
MUSIC
Neville is a polished and just all around fun, versatile and experienced DJ, perfect for any wedding reception, party or corporate event with extensive experience working all around the globe for all kinds of events. He has mastered the ability to connect with his audience and not only spin a tune, but deliver an overall entertainment experience. As an actor, entertainment host and event producer, Neville excels behind the mic, keeping your event moving seamlessly.
As a DJ, he’ll mix in throwback tracks with today’s hottest sounds to reach a broad, mainstream audience. He promises to get any crowd or audience on the dance floor and if you’re lucky, you may even see him up there breaking it down with you. Please enjoy some of his remixes and recent voice over track for a light show!
Sample Voice Over Track
GALLERY
VIDEOS
Neville started DJ'n at the age of 19 at a local youth centre in his neighbourhood with no experience. His love for mixing and entertaining a crowd grew week by week and has never left. Since then he's had the priviledge of mixing his music in over 16 different cities spreading over 7countries with crowds of up to 6500 ranging from kiddy parties to weddings, VIP events and festivals.
Growing up as a shy individual in a single parent home "lights, camera and action" was something Neville only ever dreamed of. He (by mistake) auditioned for a featured film in 2001 and as the saying goes "the rest is history" He went on being hired in 2005 by The World Disney Company and left after six years as one Disney Cruise Lines lead entertainment host performing for over 4500 guests weekly.
Neville has had the priviledge of hosting Disney's newest game shows to Disney's signature pirate show featuring the world famous Disney characters and fireworks. He also featured on local US TV show and presented an online podcast and radio shows. He currently emcees for companies like Valero Gas, Los Angeles Trial Lawyers Association and Universal to name a few. He emcees over 95 private and corporate events a year.