I am an actor, producer & community organizer with a strong focus on the Filipino / API artist communities. I have an innate passion for people and for understanding and strengthening underrepresented communities, and I feel a strong sense of purpose in bringing people together. My strengths shine in: - settings of producing/creating/curating- organizing groups of people- finding gaps where people can connect to optimize their efforts- allowing others to feel at ease- recognizing needs through thoughtful insight & emotional intelligenceOrganizing-wise, I've previously served as a Programming Chair and elected member on EMERGING ARTS LEADERS LOS ANGELES (EAL/LA), including event collaborations with the Pasadena Playhouse and Artists in Office. I'm co-founder of APA ARTISTS FOR CHANGE and FILIPINX ACTORS BARKADA, both of which have grown to become national and international networks, respectively, and I continue to feel fulfilled in our growing community and impact. I'm also an advocate of artist education and self-empowerment and currently serve as a member of SAG-AFTRA's LA LOCAL ORGANIZING COMMITTEE.Since 2013, I've worked as a yoga instructor at COREPOWER YOGA HOLLYWOOD and later started my own yoga business YOGA WITH DANICE that caters to clientele directly from their homes and I understand the level of entrepreneurship it takes to sustain a small business as founder and CEO. An advocate of mental health, I've utilized both my fields of collegiate study in acting and psychology by working as a professional actor for Minneapolis-based nonprofit organization, BARBARA SCHNEIDER FOUNDATION. In this work, I engaged in role-play scenarios where I trained hospital staff and police force on how to de-escalate a situation with a personal in mental crisis. I've performed as an actor in a variety of mediums from stage to film to commercial work and voiceover and consider the skills I've learned as a performer to be highly transferable and effective in other areas of my life. I've performed educational work on the SHAKESPEARE'S GLOBE stage in London, voiced the female lead character of "Bonnie" in Netflix's ADVENTURE BEAST, and appeared in DEAR WHITE PEOPLE and Amazon's upcoming THE TERMINAL LIST (2022). I've amassed experience in commercial work including ADIDAS, BEST BUY, DUNKIN DONUTS, FITBIT AND FRESHLYFIT. I now also narrate audiobooks, freelancing as an Audiobook Narrator for PENGUIN RANDOM HOUSE.When I'm not performing or community organizing, you can find me reading a good book, traveling, enjoying nature and the spirit of adventure.