I was born in Richmond Hill, Ontario, to my parents Brenda and Martin. Being biracial—my father is Japanese and my mother is Caucasian—has shaped much of my identity. For a long time, I felt caught in-between, not “Asian enough” or “white enough.” Strangely, it wasn’t until university that I fully realized I was considered a minority. That realization has stayed with me and continues to influence how I see the world.

Today, I live in Toronto with my boyfriend and Shiba Inu, Mochi. I’ve always been a mix of opposites: I love fashion, but I’m a bit of a tomboy; I’m an athlete, but I also love a good couch day; I thrive in nature, yet I can’t imagine life outside the energy of the city. Those contrasts spill into my work as well—I’m a model and an actor in commercials, TV, and film.

My path here wasn’t linear. After high school, I studied Communications and Sports Marketing at Laurentian University, where I also worked in local radio. That experience led to my first small acting role on Letterkenny (S1 E4, “Squeeze-by Girl”), which was surreal—especially when a shot from my scene ended up in the show’s Super Bowl promo. I later worked in marketing with Treetop Trekking, appearing in company commercials and campaigns.

Travel has also shaped me. In 2016, I joined a group trip to Thailand with Lost Beaches Travel Co.—an adventure that turned into a job. I spent the following years living and working between Thailand and South Korea, teaching English, traveling through Asia, and collecting experiences that broadened my perspective.

By 2020, I was working at a major Canadian bank, but I quickly realized that wasn’t my path. After two years, I quit without a plan—just a need for change. A little travel reset gave me the courage to chase what I’d always loved: blending creative expression with being on camera. I researched Toronto agencies, took a leap, and got signed. Since then, I’ve been building my career as a model and actor—excited for every opportunity to tell stories, connect with people, and keep growing.