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I have just started my journey as an actor and I never felt more comfortable and authentic than when I am in front of a camera. I was born in a small town in South Africa and never had many opportunities to perform in front of others. I am very shy in person and feel stuck in my own body. My mom noticed this from a young age and enrolled me in dance classes. Through dancing and performing in shows like "The Nutcracker," she saw a positive change in me. Unfortunately, I did not have the opportunity to continue pursuing this passion after school and went on to study architecture. I felt trapped and unfulfilled and had trouble expressing myself. When I came to Beijing, I was able to join a dance studio and even found an acting class. I was extremely nervous at first and had no idea how to "act." However, something changed when I heard the director say the word "action." I was no longer Heleni. For the first time in forever, I was unaware of the world and was no longer shy or self-aware. Now, I have found a new passion and I am charging full steam ahead. I am diligent and open to constructive feedback to enhance my skills. My creativity is reflected in my acting, and I can fully immerse myself in my character's world, experiencing their emotions as if they were my own.