ANIKA BUCHANAN


ALL ABOUT ANI
If Madonna and Leo Tolstoy had a love child, that would be Anika.

​Originally from the little island of Avalon, New Jersey, Anika now gets to call the slightly larger isle of Manhattan home. ​Anika graduated from the Institute for American Musical Theatre in New York City with a degree in theatre performance. She also studied nutritional sciences through Cornell University.
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After arriving in the city, Ani became passionate about boxing and is training to compete on a professional level. She was a founding trainer for an online boxing program that debuted across the country on a national streaming platform. She is a highly skilled athlete not limited to running, soccer, lacrosse, surfing, martial arts, and more. Anika also works privately with clients to rehab and prevent injury. Recently, a private client of hers with a progressive neurodegenerative disorder was able to stop using a cane after 3 months of dedicated strength training.
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Read Anika's interview with Authority Magazine here.
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Anika's Upcoming Projects:​
Carly in upcoming Feature Film "Ellijah Page" to be released in 2026.
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A comedy spot on a new series coming to Netflix .
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Anika is currently writing a feature length script based on the life of her grandmother, Florence.​
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She is featured in national campaigns for a protein and athletic company (release TBD), White Castle, Pureology, CeraVe, HUUG, and more.​
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Anika originated the role of Helen in the off broadway premiere of Honeyland, a 1960s musical. She is very passionate about collaborating on new works and has loved bringing new shows to life including: Sofya in Dogs of Pripyat, Lydia Light in ZM (creators of Urinetown), Francesca in Suenos, and more.
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Most importantly, Anika is also a proud mom of a thriving garden and array of very cute houseplants.
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