ACTRA Ottawa’s “Feature 5” is part of our Spotlight Initiative. This feature is released regularly on our social media sites and in bulletins to members profiling ACTRA Ottawa members.

Feature 5 is intended to help bring the city’s professional talent (you) closer together and help you get to know each other a little better by having you answer 5 questions about yourself.

Please take a moment and answer any five of the Feature 5 questions below and submit your photo so that we can profile you!

Feature 5 Qs (answer 5 only):

1. What’s your favorite movie?
2. Who’s your favorite actor?
3. Who’s your favorite actress?
4. Describe your most memorable role.
5. What is your dream role?
6. If you had one piece of advice or tip to an actor starting out, what would it be?
7. What is your goal in the acting industry?
8. If you could do one thing differently when starting out in the industry, what would it be?
9. What’s your favourite Canadian show of all time?
10. Who is your favourite director and why?

Please forward your responses along with a current photo to ottawa@actra.ca

Currently Featured…

1. Describe your most memorable role:
   One of my most memorable experiences was working on In Cold Light with Troy Kotsur in Montreal a few years ago. It was an incredible opportunity because I learned so much from watching him work and speaking with him behind the scenes. He gave me valuable advice about the industry, confidence, and staying patient as a Deaf actor. That experience motivated me even more to continue pursuing acting seriously.
   
2. What’s your dream role?
   My dream role is to continue getting more speaking roles in Canada and to help create more opportunities for Deaf actors in the industry. One day, I would love to work on projects with platforms like Netflix, Paramount, and Prime Video. I know it takes time and hard work, but I believe with dedication and patience, anything is possible.
   
3. If you had one piece of advice or tip to an actor starting out, what would it be?
   Be patient and keep showing up. Success in this industry does not happen overnight, and there will be many ups and downs along the way. Keep improving your skills, stay professional, build good relationships, and believe in yourself even when opportunities take time to come. Your moment will come if you stay consistent and never give up.
   
4. If you could do one thing differently when starting out in the industry, what would it be?
   I would have advocated for myself and Deaf accessibility much earlier. At the beginning, I was so focused on simply getting opportunities that I did not always speak up about accommodations or communication needs. Now I understand that being confident about Deaf culture and accessibility not only helps me perform better, but also helps create a more inclusive environment for future Deaf actors.
   
5.  Who is your favourite director and why?
   I honestly do not have one favourite director because I respect so many of them for different reasons. Every director has their own creative style, and I enjoy learning something new from each experience. Also, since I am probably the only Deaf actor in Ottawa, I have to stay diplomatic. I do not want directors calling me later asking, “Why wasn’t I your favourite?” Hahaha.