Tina Barnes was born in Wolverhampton, England to parents Deryn and Roland Barnes, who were a PA and a carpenter and joiner, respectively. As a child, Tina developed a passion for dancing and acting, which she pursued with unwavering dedication despite being teased and bullied at school for her ambitions.
Tina's drama teacher, Chris Clarke, played a pivotal role in nurturing her talent and encouraging her to pursue a career in acting. She was subsequently accepted into The Birmingham School of Acting, where she received a scholarship and lottery funding to cover her tuition fees. During her time at drama school, Tina was selected to represent the school at the William Pole Festival and performed at the renowned Globe Theatre in London, an experience that further fueled her passion for the stage.
After graduating, Tina secured an agent and landed roles in several episodes of the popular British television series "Doctors" in 2000. She then went on to join the UK/Australia tour of "Bob the Builder: The Live Show!" in 2002. Upon her return to the UK, Tina moved to London to focus on her acting career, where she continued to hone her craft by auditioning for various projects and developing her screen acting skills.
Despite facing numerous challenges, including financial struggles and the need to work multiple jobs to make ends meet, Tina persevered and continued to pursue her dreams. She worked extensively in stage combat, taking classes and training with renowned companies, and eventually became a freelance fight coordinator and stunt register trainer.
In 2015, Tina took a break from her acting career to travel around Southeast Asia, which proved to be a transformative experience that reignited her passion for her craft. Upon her return, she updated her headshots, created a new showreel, and began promoting herself once again.
In 2016, Tina was approached by Reflections Talent Agency and has since been represented by them. She has since appeared in a range of projects, including TV shows such as "Doctors," "Emmerdale Farm," and "Intergalactic," as well as independent films like "400 Bullets" and a TV comedy pilot featuring George Wendt. Tina has also utilized her physical skills in motion-capture work for high-profile AAA computer games.
Throughout her journey, Tina has come to realize that the setbacks and challenges she faced were essential in helping her push towards her lifelong goal. She is deeply grateful for the opportunities she has had and is excited to see what the future holds.
