Ivan Rodrigues is a multi-talented individual with a diverse career spanning theatre, films, web series, voice acting, hosting, and conducting workshops. Born on November 23, 1968, in Mumbai, India, Ivan's parents were originally from Mangalore, Karnataka, before they settled in Mumbai.

Education played a crucial role in Ivan's journey. He showed early interest in acting and participated in school and parish plays during his school days. Ivan's passion for acting continued to grow, and he made his professional theatre debut with the musical "Godspell," directed by Joel Furtado and staged by St. Michael's Parish, Mahim.

Academically, Ivan completed his SSC from St. Michael's High School, Mahim, in 1984, where he secured the second position in his school. He then pursued Commerce at Sydenham College, graduating in 1989. Later, in 1991, he obtained his MBA in Marketing from S.P. Jain Institute of Management and Research.

Ivan initially worked for 19 years as a senior marketing professional in the corporate world. However, in 2009, he decided to follow his true passion for acting and transitioned to pursue it full-time.

Theatre played a significant role in Ivan's acting career. He showcased his talent and received acclaim for his performances in various theatre productions. Notably, he acted in plays such as "The Chairs" by Eugène Ionesco, "Krapp's Last Tape" by Samuel Beckett, "Final Solutions" by Mahesh Dattani, "Animal Farm" (a musical play based on George Orwell's novel), and more.

In addition to his theatre work, Ivan ventured into the film industry, appearing in several Bollywood films since 2013. Some of the notable films he has acted in include "Satyagraha," "Shamitabh," "Dil Dhadakne Do," "Bharat," "Tiger Zinda Hai," "Dear Zindagi," "Commando 2," "MOM," "Jagga Jasoos," "Hichki," "URI: The Surgical Strike," and many others.

He also explored opportunities in web series and featured in various TV and web series on popular platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, ALT Balaji, Disney+ Hotstar, ZEE5 Premium, Sony Liv, and YouTube. Some of his web series include "What The Folks," "The Family Man," "SCAM 1992: The Harshad Mehta Story," "Broken But Beautiful," and "City of Dreams," among others.

As a versatile actor, Ivan also lent his voice to numerous TV commercials and corporate audiovisual projects, showcasing his talent as a Voice Over Artist.

Apart from acting, Ivan has demonstrated his skills as an interviewer, engaging with top CXOs and Business Leaders as part of the Economic Times Cutting Chai Stories series.

Moreover, his corporate background has helped him become an adept Compere and Master of Ceremonies (MC) for various corporate events organized by renowned companies and conference producers.

Ivan also contributes to the field of education and self-expression by regularly conducting speech and drama workshops for school children and corporates, nurturing the next generation of performers and communicators.

Throughout his career, Ivan Rodrigues has garnered praise from both audiences and critics for his exceptional acting abilities, making him a respected and influential figure in the entertainment industry.