When I was five years old and still living in the Philippines, I found out my uncle was taking my older brother to see a movie. I asked to come along, but I was told the film was "too scary for a girl." I cried and cried until my uncle gave in.

At the time, I had no idea what a movie even was. But I was already becoming aware of female oppression in my culture and I was determined to have the same privileges as my brother. It was my first and only time to ever step into a movie theatre in the Philippines. The movie was The Exorcist. To prove I wasn't scared, I laughed during the entire show. A lot.

After this memorable event, my playtime was occupied with imitating scenes from the movie. I performed exorcisms on my younger siblings and secretly left Satanic messages throughout the house. I felt I found my calling - to be either a priest or Beelzebub's successor. Eventually I would realize I could be both by becoming an actor.

My acting credits include roles in television, independent films, commercials, and theatrical productions. I also perform stand-up and improv comedy. In 2007, I won the Funniest Comic With A Day Job Competition in Vancouver.

I studied video production at the Gulf Islands Film and Television School and further honed my skills through workshops at CineVic, a co-op of independent filmmakers in Victoria, BC, Canada. My short films have screened at the Montreal World Film Festival, the Vancouver Asian Film Festival, and the Commffest Film Festival (Toronto), where my film, In Control, won the 2008 Jury Prize for "Making a Difference - Best Children's Film Award."

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