I'm an actor with a background in visual art.
I was born in NY and grew up in San Francisco.
I come from a very practical and loving Chinese family, both my parents have dedicated
their lives to the fields of medicine and science. It was thus instilled in me at a
young age to care to help and serve others as well as our humanity.
From as early as I can remember, I have loved art and expression.
This driving force of mine was less understood by my family, and amplified
a desire to be accepted. I became ashamed of what I loved but continued
to create art using an abstract visual language to hold my emotions,
stories, and inner life. Abstraction would comfortably keep me in
a place of obscurity.
Through the years, I developed a heightened sense to the body and environment. I
attuned myself to the weather and other natural phenomena, finding meaning and
messages in the present moment. My art practice had evolved into listening, and
I wanted to get closer to this practice of listening while also desiring
to express myself more freely, to speak more openly.
When I shifted into acting, I found a way to listen and respond, but also connect.
And finally I felt my family's acceptance when I told them this is what I'm doing now.
I think it's because I've finally learned to share my truth, and perhaps when we share
truthfully, others also cannot ignore it.