Chelsea Dinino
Chelsea DiNino is origionally from New York and has worked
both professionally in Fim, TV, Theatre, and radio in both New
York city and in London . Her previous training includes
attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in
New York City for her Bachelors and East 15 Acting School for
her masters in fine arts, just outisde of London . This project
and V-day are important to her becasue, "It allows women to
join together and not be ashaimed of who they are and of
their bodies. I think that women too often now in society are
not emcouraged to be sexual and to talk about their
sexuality. The Vagina Monologues are an 'in your face' way of
acomplishing that and they manage to do it in a comical way
so that everyone can relate and enjoy themselves."
Chelsea DiNino is origionally from New York and has worked
both professionally in Fim, TV, Theatre, and radio in both New
York city and in London . Her previous training includes
attending the American Musical and Dramatic Academy in
New York City for her Bachelors and East 15 Acting School for
her masters in fine arts, just outisde of London . This project
and V-day are important to her becasue, "It allows women to
join together and not be ashaimed of who they are and of
their bodies. I think that women too often now in society are
not emcouraged to be sexual and to talk about their
sexuality. The Vagina Monologues are an 'in your face' way of
acomplishing that and they manage to do it in a comical way
so that everyone can relate and enjoy themselves."
June Li
Graduated at the Southern Utah University, USA majoring in
Psychology. Also graduated at the Hong Kong Academy for
Performing Arts majoring in Acting. Has performed in different
plays, movie, TV and dance shows. Has participated in
playwriting and directing. Now is a freelancer.
Graduated at the Southern Utah University, USA majoring in
Psychology. Also graduated at the Hong Kong Academy for
Performing Arts majoring in Acting. Has performed in different
plays, movie, TV and dance shows. Has participated in
playwriting and directing. Now is a freelancer.
Mandy Queen
Mandy has been in Hong Kong for just over two years. This is
her first time helping out with Hong Kong V-Day but she was
responsible for promoting the inaugural benefit performances
of The Vagina Monologues in Edinburgh , Scotland . She has
over ten years' experience in PR and marketing and worked
for both private and public organisations.
Mandy has been in Hong Kong for just over two years. This is
her first time helping out with Hong Kong V-Day but she was
responsible for promoting the inaugural benefit performances
of The Vagina Monologues in Edinburgh , Scotland . She has
over ten years' experience in PR and marketing and worked
for both private and public organisations.
Bhavini "B" Raval
V-Day 2008 Director
Bhavini “B ”is thrilled to be part of the V-Day HK campaign
2008. She first got involved in V-Day 2007 where she told
audiences about the coochie snorcher and Bob – the guy
who liked to look at it!!!! B has been active in the Hong Kong
Theatre scene since she arrived from London in July 2006 , her
performances include : Rapunzel, The Real Suzie, Arsenic and
Roses, Grading on a Curve and Late Night Shots.
B made her international directing début in 2007 at the
Fringe Club with ‘11 Variations of Friar Johns Failure' a
Phoenixation Production. A charity performance raising funds
for the Kely support group. V-Day HK has changed B's life, she
is thrilled about helping all these women as well encouraging
both local and expat artistes to join forces for an awesome
cause. B has loved being part of V - Day HK and has enjoyed
the producing and directing for the 2008 campaign. Bhavini
thanks every single person who has helped the campaign.....
Much love.
V-Day 2008 Director
Bhavini “B ”is thrilled to be part of the V-Day HK campaign
2008. She first got involved in V-Day 2007 where she told
audiences about the coochie snorcher and Bob – the guy
who liked to look at it!!!! B has been active in the Hong Kong
Theatre scene since she arrived from London in July 2006 , her
performances include : Rapunzel, The Real Suzie, Arsenic and
Roses, Grading on a Curve and Late Night Shots.
B made her international directing début in 2007 at the
Fringe Club with ‘11 Variations of Friar Johns Failure' a
Phoenixation Production. A charity performance raising funds
for the Kely support group. V-Day HK has changed B's life, she
is thrilled about helping all these women as well encouraging
both local and expat artistes to join forces for an awesome
cause. B has loved being part of V - Day HK and has enjoyed
the producing and directing for the 2008 campaign. Bhavini
thanks every single person who has helped the campaign.....
Much love.
V-Team 2008
Danielle Louise Spencer
V-Day 2008 Organiser
This is Danielle's second year of VDAY madness and she is
proud to be the official organiser, having directed previously.
'Last year we raised $100,000 for women seeking asylum in
Hong Kong. As a result I started to work with the women and
have seen what a difference the money makes to their
everyday lives. This is a small charity and as such the funds we
raise have a direct impact on the women and their children.
Lets raise more this year - not just money, but also awareness.
Lets make people remember women that are all too often
forgotten.'
V-Day 2008 Organiser
This is Danielle's second year of VDAY madness and she is
proud to be the official organiser, having directed previously.
'Last year we raised $100,000 for women seeking asylum in
Hong Kong. As a result I started to work with the women and
have seen what a difference the money makes to their
everyday lives. This is a small charity and as such the funds we
raise have a direct impact on the women and their children.
Lets raise more this year - not just money, but also awareness.
Lets make people remember women that are all too often
forgotten.'
Lara Day
Many many years ago, too many to count on five hands, Lara
and her vagina were thrown together by a happy - some
might even say glorious - twist of fate. Like all strong
relationships, theirs has been characterized by highs and lows,
soaring rapture and deep lamentation, and yet they've
managed to stay together through it all, probably thanks to a
combination of patience, playfulness and good,
old-fashioned palm-greasing (which, as you know, means
bribery). They do have their own distinct identities, however,
and while Lara enjoys taking pictures and scrawling love
notes to her hometown of Hong Kong, her vagina prefers
reading, making music and holding long, convoluted debates
about everything and nothing.
Many many years ago, too many to count on five hands, Lara
and her vagina were thrown together by a happy - some
might even say glorious - twist of fate. Like all strong
relationships, theirs has been characterized by highs and lows,
soaring rapture and deep lamentation, and yet they've
managed to stay together through it all, probably thanks to a
combination of patience, playfulness and good,
old-fashioned palm-greasing (which, as you know, means
bribery). They do have their own distinct identities, however,
and while Lara enjoys taking pictures and scrawling love
notes to her hometown of Hong Kong, her vagina prefers
reading, making music and holding long, convoluted debates
about everything and nothing.
Shiona Carson
Shiona is honoured to be a part of the powerful
V-monologues. She completed her Drama Degree in Brisbane,
Australia and has up until recently been teaching and
directing Drama here in Hong Kong as well as performing for a
Theatre in Education program. In Brisbane Shiona was
immersed in experimental/physical theatre as well as a major
performer in the Emerge Project based in Brisbane, which is a
creative platform for emerging artists both in writing and
performance.
Shiona is honoured to be a part of the powerful
V-monologues. She completed her Drama Degree in Brisbane,
Australia and has up until recently been teaching and
directing Drama here in Hong Kong as well as performing for a
Theatre in Education program. In Brisbane Shiona was
immersed in experimental/physical theatre as well as a major
performer in the Emerge Project based in Brisbane, which is a
creative platform for emerging artists both in writing and
performance.
Jemma Stillwell
Jemma is very excited to be working with fellow Vagina
enthusiasts and cannot wait to bring awareness to fellow
Vaginas about refuges in Hong Kong. Jemma has previously
done lots of overdramatic musicals, including Bugsy Malone,
West Side Story, Pyjama Game, Sweet charity and Grease
(several times). This will be a new and great experience for
Jemma to do what she loves doing best; perform while raising
awareness. Jemma says get out your wallets and start raising
money to help the V Day cause. Have a wonderful evening.
Jemma is very excited to be working with fellow Vagina
enthusiasts and cannot wait to bring awareness to fellow
Vaginas about refuges in Hong Kong. Jemma has previously
done lots of overdramatic musicals, including Bugsy Malone,
West Side Story, Pyjama Game, Sweet charity and Grease
(several times). This will be a new and great experience for
Jemma to do what she loves doing best; perform while raising
awareness. Jemma says get out your wallets and start raising
money to help the V Day cause. Have a wonderful evening.
Jenna Verdicchio
Jenna has been living in Hong Kong for eighteen months and
has been involved with various types of performance art in
Hong Kong. She’s thrilled to be a part of the VDay experience
with a great show, the VDay crew can help raise awareness
and lots of money for a very important cause.
Jenna has been living in Hong Kong for eighteen months and
has been involved with various types of performance art in
Hong Kong. She’s thrilled to be a part of the VDay experience
with a great show, the VDay crew can help raise awareness
and lots of money for a very important cause.
Annmarie "Pea" Leung
Annmarie (a.k.a. Pea) is thrilled to be a part of the VM 2008
team! Her past performances include FAIRYTALE SOUP and 11
VARIATIONS ON FRIAR JOHN'S FAILURES with Phoenixation
Productions. Whilst busy decorating casinos for a living, she is
also a big fan of Hip Hop and Street Dance, and has
appeared in various showcases and competitions around
Hong Kong with the dance crew REBELLIOUS TROOP.
Annmarie (a.k.a. Pea) is thrilled to be a part of the VM 2008
team! Her past performances include FAIRYTALE SOUP and 11
VARIATIONS ON FRIAR JOHN'S FAILURES with Phoenixation
Productions. Whilst busy decorating casinos for a living, she is
also a big fan of Hip Hop and Street Dance, and has
appeared in various showcases and competitions around
Hong Kong with the dance crew REBELLIOUS TROOP.
Janet Yuen
A rare opportunity to discuss privates publicly, Janet Yuen's
performance marks the close of the accidental actress's
eight-year hiatus from the stage, initially brought on by a
fashion tragedy involving orange leg warmers (Connie Wong
in A Chorus Line). This 27-year-old Canadian native's illustrious
acting career spans a scant five years, in which she appeared
in several plays and musicals in her Calgary, Canada,
hometown and twice in independent film productions in
Vancouver. By day, Janet dreams up marketing and
communications strategies, and by night, she seeks and
devours Hong Kong's best dinners with deadly accuracy.
A rare opportunity to discuss privates publicly, Janet Yuen's
performance marks the close of the accidental actress's
eight-year hiatus from the stage, initially brought on by a
fashion tragedy involving orange leg warmers (Connie Wong
in A Chorus Line). This 27-year-old Canadian native's illustrious
acting career spans a scant five years, in which she appeared
in several plays and musicals in her Calgary, Canada,
hometown and twice in independent film productions in
Vancouver. By day, Janet dreams up marketing and
communications strategies, and by night, she seeks and
devours Hong Kong's best dinners with deadly accuracy.
Kate Sullivan
To date Kate Sullivan has worked in Film (Including a lead role
in the independent feature Film" Christmas" and worked
opposite Anthony Hopkins in " The Worlds fastest Indian",
Television for national and international productions, voice
and on stage. Kate holds a Bachelor of performing and
screen arts degree and a graduate diploma in Secondary
Teaching. Last year she completed an 8 week acting
intensive in New- York.She taught Drama , worked as an
actress in New- Zealand and Directed stage productions for 4
years before venturing to Hong Kong.
" My Mother is the most inspirational Woman in my life. She
brought me up as a single Woman and taught me to be stay
strong and love my body after all the pain that we had gone
through. Too many Women are abused and end up loathing
their bodies.I am interested in taking part in ' The Vagina
Monologues ' for these reasons and because this play gives
Women a voice and a place to be heard ".
To date Kate Sullivan has worked in Film (Including a lead role
in the independent feature Film" Christmas" and worked
opposite Anthony Hopkins in " The Worlds fastest Indian",
Television for national and international productions, voice
and on stage. Kate holds a Bachelor of performing and
screen arts degree and a graduate diploma in Secondary
Teaching. Last year she completed an 8 week acting
intensive in New- York.She taught Drama , worked as an
actress in New- Zealand and Directed stage productions for 4
years before venturing to Hong Kong.
" My Mother is the most inspirational Woman in my life. She
brought me up as a single Woman and taught me to be stay
strong and love my body after all the pain that we had gone
through. Too many Women are abused and end up loathing
their bodies.I am interested in taking part in ' The Vagina
Monologues ' for these reasons and because this play gives
Women a voice and a place to be heard ".
Lia Volat
Lia Volat is a student of many things such as yoga, economics,
culture shock and cutting hair. The Vagina Monologues is her
first introduction to hands on feminism and she is very excited
to be a part of the production.
Lia Volat is a student of many things such as yoga, economics,
culture shock and cutting hair. The Vagina Monologues is her
first introduction to hands on feminism and she is very excited
to be a part of the production.
Carol Chong
Carol Chong graduated with Graduate Diploma of Education
(Drama / Media Studies) in Secondary, Bachelors Degree of
Performing Arts (Major in Drama / Minor in English & Japanese)
at Monash University and the Diploma of Entertainment
Make-up (TV & Film) at Swinburne University of Technology.
Currently she joined the Theatre Noir as a Drama educator. In
2007 - 2005 she had worked as a Drama / English teacher in
Narre Warren South P-12 College in Melbourne. In Hong Kong,
she held Trinity Guildhall Program in Jolly Faith Centre. She was
also employed by Acting Antics International Ltd running
different children production in Singapore, Hong Kong and
Melbourne. She had acted in "We can be Hero" in Australia
Broadcasting Corporation and "Butterfly Seer" in LA MAMA.
In her varied work experiences, she also worked as make-up
artist, lighting design, stage manager or costume maker that
it shows she is enthusiastic, committed in theatre
Carol Chong graduated with Graduate Diploma of Education
(Drama / Media Studies) in Secondary, Bachelors Degree of
Performing Arts (Major in Drama / Minor in English & Japanese)
at Monash University and the Diploma of Entertainment
Make-up (TV & Film) at Swinburne University of Technology.
Currently she joined the Theatre Noir as a Drama educator. In
2007 - 2005 she had worked as a Drama / English teacher in
Narre Warren South P-12 College in Melbourne. In Hong Kong,
she held Trinity Guildhall Program in Jolly Faith Centre. She was
also employed by Acting Antics International Ltd running
different children production in Singapore, Hong Kong and
Melbourne. She had acted in "We can be Hero" in Australia
Broadcasting Corporation and "Butterfly Seer" in LA MAMA.
In her varied work experiences, she also worked as make-up
artist, lighting design, stage manager or costume maker that
it shows she is enthusiastic, committed in theatre
Justin Gaurav Murgai
After being labeled the token male vagina of the V-Day pack
on to the V-Day team...that is to say, who wouldn't after being
given such an impressive title?!
A former performer, and now a theatre designer and founder
of Phoenixation Productions, a local theatre production
house, Justin has produced and designed several
performances in Hong Kong and abroad, most recent of
which are Puccini's double bill opera "Suor Angelica & Gianni
Schicchi" and the upcoming "Serious Money" (Caryl Churchill)
at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
He has a passion for charitable and artistic work and is looking
to once again support the V-Day international movement.
After being labeled the token male vagina of the V-Day pack
on to the V-Day team...that is to say, who wouldn't after being
given such an impressive title?!
A former performer, and now a theatre designer and founder
of Phoenixation Productions, a local theatre production
house, Justin has produced and designed several
performances in Hong Kong and abroad, most recent of
which are Puccini's double bill opera "Suor Angelica & Gianni
Schicchi" and the upcoming "Serious Money" (Caryl Churchill)
at the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
He has a passion for charitable and artistic work and is looking
to once again support the V-Day international movement.
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Rachel Palmer
Rachel's from London and went to uni in Swansea. She's set up
charity circus nights before at uni and loves to help out.
Rachel's loving the personal challenges that the Vagina
Monolgues are facing her with, and is really greatful she can
take part, and really hopes we can raise a lot and make a
difference to these womens lives.
Rachel's from London and went to uni in Swansea. She's set up
charity circus nights before at uni and loves to help out.
Rachel's loving the personal challenges that the Vagina
Monolgues are facing her with, and is really greatful she can
take part, and really hopes we can raise a lot and make a
difference to these womens lives.
Gloria Xiao
I knew VM when in University, while my professor was doing
this activity to against Sexual Violence towards Women and
to raise women's rights in China. I signed up this time in HK
surely believe it will be a different experience with a troop of
great ladies.
"A six-year-old girl was asked in an interview"...I guess I am the
right one who should pick up this role, lol.I have no experience
about love or sex between the two genders, which should be
regarded as the immortal and instinctive subject of human
beings. But something is there all the time, they exist, even
when you don't touch it, see it or feel it. You just don't know
what it is until you learn it.
Learn it right. Sense their connection. Take the role fair.
That's the reason I decided to put VM very seriously into my
life agenda and spread it to friends. I don't want them to get
a totally wrong picture of this fantastic script. That's an
internal world of women you have to understand, no matter
you are male or female.
I knew VM when in University, while my professor was doing
this activity to against Sexual Violence towards Women and
to raise women's rights in China. I signed up this time in HK
surely believe it will be a different experience with a troop of
great ladies.
"A six-year-old girl was asked in an interview"...I guess I am the
right one who should pick up this role, lol.I have no experience
about love or sex between the two genders, which should be
regarded as the immortal and instinctive subject of human
beings. But something is there all the time, they exist, even
when you don't touch it, see it or feel it. You just don't know
what it is until you learn it.
Learn it right. Sense their connection. Take the role fair.
That's the reason I decided to put VM very seriously into my
life agenda and spread it to friends. I don't want them to get
a totally wrong picture of this fantastic script. That's an
internal world of women you have to understand, no matter
you are male or female.
Donalda A. McCarthy
better known as Miss Donni these days! She's been actively
teaching drama and dance in Hong Kong for the past two
years, and in Florida befor that. Her degree from Clark Atlanta
Speech Communication. A burgeoning director and
choreographer specializing in youth and amateur performers,
she is working towards completing her portfolio to apply to a
prestigious grad school program.
Donni, who's childhood was marred by images of her own
mother being victimized of domestic abuse, has been an avid
supporter of Eve Ensler's efforts and is proud that the work
continues all the way over here. It's important to her that her
beloved nieces don't fall prey.
better known as Miss Donni these days! She's been actively
teaching drama and dance in Hong Kong for the past two
years, and in Florida befor that. Her degree from Clark Atlanta
Speech Communication. A burgeoning director and
choreographer specializing in youth and amateur performers,
she is working towards completing her portfolio to apply to a
prestigious grad school program.
Donni, who's childhood was marred by images of her own
mother being victimized of domestic abuse, has been an avid
supporter of Eve Ensler's efforts and is proud that the work
continues all the way over here. It's important to her that her
beloved nieces don't fall prey.
| Photography by Nina Fussing and Rachel Palmer |
Nina Fussing
Nina is a former semiconductor executive turned
photographer, yoga-lover, actress,
pet-sitter and world traveler. She’s thrilled to be part of such
a lovely group of Vagina’ites,
and bring awareness to such a wonderful cause.
Come support a Vaginatastic event!
Nina is a former semiconductor executive turned
photographer, yoga-lover, actress,
pet-sitter and world traveler. She’s thrilled to be part of such
a lovely group of Vagina’ites,
and bring awareness to such a wonderful cause.
Come support a Vaginatastic event!
Diana "Dee" Cheung
"Dee" is oragasmically excited to be involved with the VDAY
Campaign of 2008! This is her first year working with so many
vaginas against violence and couldn't be more thrilled with
the support Hong Kong has offered. Dee is grateful for the
opportunity to be making a difference for women around the
world.
Dee studied English Literature at the University of Waterloo
and is a part of the Canadian Latin American Dance
Association. Dee moved to Hong Kong in 2006 and has been
teaching drama and dance in local schools and corporations
since. Many thanks and blessings to everyone who has made
this event possible in Hong Kong .
"Dee" is oragasmically excited to be involved with the VDAY
Campaign of 2008! This is her first year working with so many
vaginas against violence and couldn't be more thrilled with
the support Hong Kong has offered. Dee is grateful for the
opportunity to be making a difference for women around the
world.
Dee studied English Literature at the University of Waterloo
and is a part of the Canadian Latin American Dance
Association. Dee moved to Hong Kong in 2006 and has been
teaching drama and dance in local schools and corporations
since. Many thanks and blessings to everyone who has made
this event possible in Hong Kong .
Yuenwan Kam "Queenie"
There are many open forums about women rights and
positions in society, however, they seem to forget or ignore a
topic that every woman should give voice to i.e. their bodily
desires and many roles of women. Many women in Hong Kong
are still fraught with embarrassment and feel uncomfortable
to talk about this topic.
Being a Chinese woman, she rarely has a chance to talk about
women’s body needs with her female friends here. Even in this
modern Hong Kong society, so often heralded as open and
western, women here still find it difficult to be fully honest in
discussion of sexual propriety and practice. She thinks this is
such a great opportunity for women in Hong Kong to be
creative and openly explore this “such too often” taboo
subject through Vaginal Monologue. For her, she is very
excited to be part of this production and expect to be
enriched by this experience
There are many open forums about women rights and
positions in society, however, they seem to forget or ignore a
topic that every woman should give voice to i.e. their bodily
desires and many roles of women. Many women in Hong Kong
are still fraught with embarrassment and feel uncomfortable
to talk about this topic.
Being a Chinese woman, she rarely has a chance to talk about
women’s body needs with her female friends here. Even in this
modern Hong Kong society, so often heralded as open and
western, women here still find it difficult to be fully honest in
discussion of sexual propriety and practice. She thinks this is
such a great opportunity for women in Hong Kong to be
creative and openly explore this “such too often” taboo
subject through Vaginal Monologue. For her, she is very
excited to be part of this production and expect to be
enriched by this experience
Michelle Rocha
Michelle is sleepy. This is probably due to her over-whelming
passion for arts, theatre and other fun stuff which leads to
prolonged deficit in sleep.
Apart from normal work like organizing rock concerts for Linkin
Park and Oasis during their Asia tours, producing theatre
shows and art exhibitions, teaching theatre in secondary
school… she actually has more exciting work – being a
student.
It’s her first time working for V Day, and she is loving the
vaginas and penises here already J
Michelle is sleepy. This is probably due to her over-whelming
passion for arts, theatre and other fun stuff which leads to
prolonged deficit in sleep.
Apart from normal work like organizing rock concerts for Linkin
Park and Oasis during their Asia tours, producing theatre
shows and art exhibitions, teaching theatre in secondary
school… she actually has more exciting work – being a
student.
It’s her first time working for V Day, and she is loving the
vaginas and penises here already J
Pizza Lee
Pizza Lee graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University (BU),
majoring in Digital Graphic Communication. In 2002 she
entered Hong Kong Academy for Performing Art for Diploma
and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.In her final year, she chose
“How Ilearned to Drive” by Paula Vogel as her graduation
production and she was graduated with 1st Class honour.
Pizza Lee is now an English Drama teacher, a freelance
director & actress.
Pizza Lee graduated from Hong Kong Baptist University (BU),
majoring in Digital Graphic Communication. In 2002 she
entered Hong Kong Academy for Performing Art for Diploma
and Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drama.In her final year, she chose
“How Ilearned to Drive” by Paula Vogel as her graduation
production and she was graduated with 1st Class honour.
Pizza Lee is now an English Drama teacher, a freelance
director & actress.
Wong Ming Lok
Freelance writer and theatre lover. She has her debut
performance back in 1989 and eversince then, she has been
actively involved in amateur drama performances. Through
the years, she has worked with a lot of renowned drama
associations including Theatre Space, Prospects Theatre,
Choihung Drama Association，7A etc. Apart from on-stage
performances, she was also involved in adapting/translating
drama scripts and writing lyrics. Wong Ming Lok is a keen
singer and has also taken part in movie, video and
commercial shootings.
“It was a pleasant surprise to have read Virgina’s Monologue
years back. I feel most honoured to take part in the fund
raising show. Hope that we will all treasure our body, our
beloved ones, our feelings and our rights.”
Freelance writer and theatre lover. She has her debut
performance back in 1989 and eversince then, she has been
actively involved in amateur drama performances. Through
the years, she has worked with a lot of renowned drama
associations including Theatre Space, Prospects Theatre,
Choihung Drama Association，7A etc. Apart from on-stage
performances, she was also involved in adapting/translating
drama scripts and writing lyrics. Wong Ming Lok is a keen
singer and has also taken part in movie, video and
commercial shootings.
“It was a pleasant surprise to have read Virgina’s Monologue
years back. I feel most honoured to take part in the fund
raising show. Hope that we will all treasure our body, our
beloved ones, our feelings and our rights.”
Doris Yu
Doris obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree, majoring
in Acting, from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
She also studied an MA in Drama-in-Education from the
University of Central England (Birmingham). She represented
the academy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2004 in The
Story of Ah Q. She has been awarded four times the Jackie
Chan Charitable Foundation Scholarship and the Lai Cho-tin
Memorial Scholarship. She has also joined cultural exchanges
in Edinburgh, London and Taipei. She worked as a full-time
actress at the Hong Kong Disneyland, performing in the
Festival of the Lion King among other duties. She has also
worked for companies including Exploration Theatre, Theatre
Space, Jumbo Kids Theatre, Shakespeare4All, Ming Ri
Education Centre, Eduarts Ltd, Empty Theatre, and Strategic
Entertainment. She has experience as a teaching artist in
local primary and secondary schools, an actress in stage
shows, touring performances, TV and film, an MC for various
events and as a voice over artist.
“This is my 2nd year performing in Vagina Monologues for
VDay, it is a new experience for me to work with vaginas this
time, as we are going to start with something new! Let’s
enjoy!”
Doris obtained a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Degree, majoring
in Acting, from the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts.
She also studied an MA in Drama-in-Education from the
University of Central England (Birmingham). She represented
the academy at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival 2004 in The
Story of Ah Q. She has been awarded four times the Jackie
Chan Charitable Foundation Scholarship and the Lai Cho-tin
Memorial Scholarship. She has also joined cultural exchanges
in Edinburgh, London and Taipei. She worked as a full-time
actress at the Hong Kong Disneyland, performing in the
Festival of the Lion King among other duties. She has also
worked for companies including Exploration Theatre, Theatre
Space, Jumbo Kids Theatre, Shakespeare4All, Ming Ri
Education Centre, Eduarts Ltd, Empty Theatre, and Strategic
Entertainment. She has experience as a teaching artist in
local primary and secondary schools, an actress in stage
shows, touring performances, TV and film, an MC for various
events and as a voice over artist.
“This is my 2nd year performing in Vagina Monologues for
VDay, it is a new experience for me to work with vaginas this
time, as we are going to start with something new! Let’s
enjoy!”
Amy Liu
Originally from sunny California, Amy is currently teaching
English literature here in Hong Kong. She is a travel junkie who
is addicted to yoga and dance and keeping the world green.
Amy first discovered the Vagina Monologues during her
undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley and fell in love with Eve
Ensler's brilliant idea and subsequent script. She is totally
ecstatic to be taking part in the 10-year-anniversary
production of the Vagina Monologues, and is even prouder to
be giving back to the community in helping out asylum
seeking women through this play. Enjoy!
Originally from sunny California, Amy is currently teaching
English literature here in Hong Kong. She is a travel junkie who
is addicted to yoga and dance and keeping the world green.
Amy first discovered the Vagina Monologues during her
undergraduate studies at UC Berkeley and fell in love with Eve
Ensler's brilliant idea and subsequent script. She is totally
ecstatic to be taking part in the 10-year-anniversary
production of the Vagina Monologues, and is even prouder to
be giving back to the community in helping out asylum
seeking women through this play. Enjoy!
Brooke Bastinelli
Brooke Bastinelli is from Los Angeles. This is her second time
doing the show and is so happy to be a part of it again. Her
stage credits include her one woman show My Father's World
Three Sisters, Romeo and Juliet, and Bus Stop. Her film credits
include The Violent Kind with John Savage. She studied in
New York at AMDA and currently studies in Los Angeles with
Gary Austin and Ivanna Chubbuk Studios. She sends all of her
love to her family and friends.
Brooke Bastinelli is from Los Angeles. This is her second time
doing the show and is so happy to be a part of it again. Her
stage credits include her one woman show My Father's World
Three Sisters, Romeo and Juliet, and Bus Stop. Her film credits
include The Violent Kind with John Savage. She studied in
New York at AMDA and currently studies in Los Angeles with
Gary Austin and Ivanna Chubbuk Studios. She sends all of her
love to her family and friends.
Si Wing Ng
Si Wing is ecstatic to be a part of the VDAY 2008 team. She is
honored to be participating in such a meaningful event.
Si Wing is from Vancouver and graduated as a Drama major
at the University of British Columbia. She has worked on
various theatre projects in the past as both a director and as
an actress. She is currently in Hong Kong working as a Drama
Teacher. In her spare time, Si Wing likes to pour herself onto
the dance floor and dance all her troubles away.
Si Wing is ecstatic to be a part of the VDAY 2008 team. She is
honored to be participating in such a meaningful event.
Si Wing is from Vancouver and graduated as a Drama major
at the University of British Columbia. She has worked on
various theatre projects in the past as both a director and as
an actress. She is currently in Hong Kong working as a Drama
Teacher. In her spare time, Si Wing likes to pour herself onto
the dance floor and dance all her troubles away.
Fanny Ho
Fanny Ho - An amateur who believes in stage magic
“Features” of vagina were studied in biology class. Through
the Play “Vagina Monologues”, we actually know what its
“functions” are.
Fanny Ho - An amateur who believes in stage magic
“Features” of vagina were studied in biology class. Through
the Play “Vagina Monologues”, we actually know what its
“functions” are.
Jay Stanley
JSince emerging from one at a young age, Johnson Stanley
has been a fan of vaginas and deplored the abuse of their
proprietors. He jumped at the opportunity to help the Vagina
Monologues as a designer. Johnson is a mild-mannered desk
jockey and I.T. professional by day. By night he roams the city's
rooftops as a freelance designer of websites, documents and
more. Though a novice, he has experience working with a
broad array of digital media.
JSince emerging from one at a young age, Johnson Stanley
has been a fan of vaginas and deplored the abuse of their
proprietors. He jumped at the opportunity to help the Vagina
Monologues as a designer. Johnson is a mild-mannered desk
jockey and I.T. professional by day. By night he roams the city's
rooftops as a freelance designer of websites, documents and
more. Though a novice, he has experience working with a
broad array of digital media.
| V-Team 2007 |
| Photographs: © Justin Gaurav Murgai @jgmphotography and Nina Fussing 2007-2008. All Rights Reserved. |
Louisa Ward
Having Joined the Arkle Theatre Company and spent a year
reading Film and Media, Louisa left Edinburgh in the hope of
entering Drama school in London. Although this plan didn't
materialize, she made the most of her time in the city by
becoming involved in numerous projects, including
mockumentary 'A London Chapter' and music video 'Falling'
produced by London artist, Sismian. Before returning to Hong
Kong, she performed in 'An Inspector Calls' with the Purple
Theatre Company. Now on home ground, Louisa continues to
probe the local arts scene, and is looking forward to her role
in The Vagina Monologues!
Having Joined the Arkle Theatre Company and spent a year
reading Film and Media, Louisa left Edinburgh in the hope of
entering Drama school in London. Although this plan didn't
materialize, she made the most of her time in the city by
becoming involved in numerous projects, including
mockumentary 'A London Chapter' and music video 'Falling'
produced by London artist, Sismian. Before returning to Hong
Kong, she performed in 'An Inspector Calls' with the Purple
Theatre Company. Now on home ground, Louisa continues to
probe the local arts scene, and is looking forward to her role
in The Vagina Monologues!
