You may be wondering about me and how I’m qualified to coach artists. I am a writer who writes, and an actor who acts. I make this distinction because many of you may identify as an aspiring writer or artist or actor, but aren’t showing up regularly doing that work.
In this episode I will introduce myself, give you some context for who I am and the life I live, and define privilege and marginalization in relation to artists creating art. Even though everyone has their own combination of privileges and disadvantages, they don’t define you and what you are capable of. Who you are in relation to your circumstances is what allows you to create.
I am an Asian-American actress and writer based in New York City. Notable TV credits include NBC's Shades of Blue, Showtime’s Homeland, TVLand’s Younger, and NBC’s The Slap. I recently appeared onstage in the world premiere of Deborah Stein's Marginal Loss at the Humana Festival at the Actors Theatre of Louisville. American Theatre called my portrayal of a star-on-the-rise trader in the days immediately following 9/11 "the festival’s most nuanced female character." Broadway World wrote "Nancy Sun drives home...these moments with emotional probity, and it is evident that she took this role to heart. "
I also made my studio feature film debut in Going in Style, directed by Zach Braff and opposite Michael Caine, Morgan Freeman, and Alan Arkin. I am a graduate of the University of Pennsylvania and the Maggie Flanigan Studio two-year acting program.
My writing online has earned a SXSW Interactive Award nomination and mention in the New York Times. I have previously workshopped scripts at the Asian American Film Lab and am currently working on a feature-length screenplay.
As a supporter of independent film, I have also served two years on the Tribeca Film Festival Preselection Committee and worked as the Industry Registration Coordinator for the IFP Project Forum (now known as The Gotham).
On a personal note, I am currently raising a dog and a baby with my husband in Brooklyn.
Ready to start making art, making, money, and making an impact? Visit makingartistspodcast.com or connect with me on IG @thenancysun.
Music credit: Positive Experience by Sunny Tones
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