UC San Diego

As the only foreign actor in my class, I have an extra task of learning American English, and how to speak like one. After spending two years in a tight knit community of American actors, I felt the pressure to try to be on the same page with my class. Everyone focused on their character and voice technique, while I was worrying about whether I said the line correctly or if I stressed the right word.

During my journey through graduate school, I came to terms with the fact that my process is going to be slower than others. I stopped rushing myself, breathed, gave myself time, and trusted that at one point I will get there. I learned to have a strong work ethic, let go of my worries when it was time to perform and listen to my scene partner, trust in the work that I have done, and go for it.

UCSD makes acting fun again and I learned that creativity has no boundaries. In Revolt. She said. Revolt again. I trust my instincts and allow myself to have fun and be more messy. I am learning and practicing an American accent everyday, but I make peace with it now that it is a never ending journey. It is not the end of the world to be an artist with an accent. It is who I am. I would rather focus on having a good performance than worrying about how I sound.