(She/Her)
BFA Acting
Rainbow is an actress from Hong Kong. Her past credits include Commedia dell’arte (Susan Bertoia), Saint Joan of the Stockyards (Jacob Zimmer), Naked Cinema (Joshua Brad-Lee Garrido), The Very Book Indeed (Moya O’ Connell), and The Arsonists (Stephen Heatley). She knows how to speak Cantonese, English, and Mandarin, and she is always down for a game of mahjong!
What was one of the highlights of your UBC experience?
One of the highlights of my time at UBC was our the production of The Very Book Indeed. To me, that was a creation of art about art. As the play discusses the meaning of theatre and the significance of its relationship with the audience, I felt that the whole cast and crew poured their hearts and souls into bringing about the celebration of theatre as a place that honours human nature.
What kind of creative work do you see yourself doing in the next few years?
I envision myself doing plays in local theatre and acting in film and television. I have a deep passion for acting, and in all my training, my focus has always been, ‘how do I become a better actor?’ I want to grab every opportunity I have to act and improve my skills, the same way a sword master sharpens their swords.
What is your dream role?
I dream of starring in a Studio Ghibli live-action adaptation, if they ever make one! I especially like Chihiro in Spirited Away, who shines through her strength and tenacity as a young girl in a mercenary world full of mischief and manipulation.
Who is your favourite playwright?
I like filmmaker Bong Joon-ho’s movies, from Okja to Snowpiercer to Parasite. The subjects and perspectives of his stories are unique and unconventional. I am impressed by the novelty and the depth of his ideas, and his quirky sense of humor.
Who would you most like to have dinner with?
I would like to have dinner with Lumiere in Beauty and the Beast and hear a live version of Be Our Guest, sung by a candlestick and a choir of kitchenware.
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