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What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

The opportunity to cultivate a creative network and learn from other creative individuals.

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

Hamnet

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

Learning from and collaborating with other creative minds.

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

I would like to have lunch with Zendaya and ask her about her career and her perspective on the film industry.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Finland

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

Broadway Cares

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

I’ve wanted to pursue a career in the creative industries for my entire life and loved the range in which MSLCE had to offer

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

My favorite musical is Rent and my favorite play is Liberation!

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

Getting to know all of my peers and completing the internship portion of the program

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

Taylor Swift. She is my favorite musician and I’d love to learn about how she seeminly keeps her life so normal given all of the hate she recieves

What would you most like to win?

A Tony Award!

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Kind, creative, loyal

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

London, England

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

Curriculum and alumni

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

Class related to AI industry and internship

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Positive extrovert energetic

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would like to live in Paris, New York and Beijing, each for four months

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

Education System

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

I enrolled in Northwestern’s MSLCE program to strengthen my leadership and business skills while building on my background in media production and creative industries

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

My favorite movie is Margin Call because I like how it combines finance, human decision- making, and high-stakes storytelling in a very realistic and engaging way

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

I’m most excited about the site visits and internship opportunities because they give me a chance to learn directly from people working in the creative industry and connect what I learn in class with real-world experience

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

I would choose Elon Musk because I’d love to hear how he thinks about innovation, risk-taking, and turning ambitious ideas into real-world businesses

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Curious, creative, and ambitious

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

New York City

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

Honestly, I found it by accident! I searched what master’s degrees would go well with my Entertainment Management degree, and MSLCE came up. It was the only program I applied to, and luckily, I got in. I didn’t even realize how big of a deal Northwestern was until I told my thesis chair, who was somehow more excited than I was

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

My favorite show is Until We Meet Again, a Thai BL drama that I watched during 2020. I was first introduced to Asian entertainment around 2014, but really fell in love with it around 2017. Since then, Asian dramas, K-pop, anime, manhua, and literature have become a huge part of my interests. I am especially interested in how these different forms of media can tell stories and represent experiences that are not always shown in mainstream entertainment

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

I’m most excited about writing my thesis and exploring the relationship between media, art, entertainment, and society. I’m particularly interested in Asian media and how LGBTQ+ representation in television, music, literature, and other forms of entertainment can influence culture, social attitudes, and acceptance. I’m excited to explore how creative industries can have an impact beyond entertainment

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Shy, Creative, Determined

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

Thailand! I would love to live somewhere in Asia, and Thailand is probably at the top of my list. I lived in South Korea for four months during my study abroad and absolutely loved it. Thailand has also been a place I have wanted to visit for a long time, and I think I would enjoy living there because the weather is similar to Puerto Rico

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

I would support education and the arts, especially programs that help students pursue the things they are passionate about without having to worry as much about the financial burden of school. I would especially want to support LGBTQ+ students and young people who may not always have the support or resources they need to pursue their education and creative interests

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

My undergraduate studies gave me a strong foundation in media theory, while my work experiences gave me hands-on exposure to the entertainment industry. I chose MSLCE to connect these experiences and further develop my business and leadership skills in the creative industries.

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

Favorite Chinese TV Show: Fake It Till You Make It; Favorite Variety Show: Call Me by Fire

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.) Meeting like-minded peers and having opportunities to work on creative projects together; Learning more about global trends, news, and perspectives in the entertainment industry.

What would you most like to win?

To create a music or film/TV project that reaches audiences around the world, resonates with them, and gives them inspiration and strength.

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Rational, gentle, determined

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be? 1) Shenzhen, 2) New York, 3) Beijing

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

I chose MSLCE because I have creative instincts but lack formal business training. The program’s courses on creative enterprises and its site visits to major media companies felt like the perfect fit to grow my career.

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

I’m most excited about the IDEA Fund.

What would you most like to win?

I would most like to win a sense of inner peace, freedom, and meaningful experiences—not fame, money, or conventional success. To me, true winning is having the courage to live life on my own terms, to explore the world with curiosity, and to feel fulfilled by the journey itself rather than external validation.

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I wouldn’t choose just one place. I’d want to move every few months.

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

Such as an international NGO working to protect civilians in war zones or to provide humanitarian aid to refugees. I believe that peace is the foundation for everything else, including creative expression.

Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why?

Jane Goodall. She proves that one person with deep curiosity and persistence can make a global impact.

What led you to enroll in the MSLCE program at Northwestern University?

I decided to enroll in the MSLCE program because I want to build my dream without having a blind eye to the business of the entertainment industry. As an independent artist, I had to learn everything from scratch. My mother, who used to work in the industry, was able to help me with the promotional aspect, but because of the heavy social media landscape, she, too, had to relearn the business. During this time, I became interested in finding a program that could teach me the ins and outs of the industry while also pushing for its students to have a concrete place within it. After reviewing the course list and learning more about the MSLCE program, I knew this was the right place and program for me

Favorite song/movie/podcast/show/festival/exhibition?

My favorite song is Bigger by Beyoncé

What aspect of the MSLCE program are you most excited to experience? (i.e. specific class, site visit, IDEA fund, internship, etc.)

The internship!

If you could have lunch with one person living or dead, who would it be and why?

If I could have lunch with one person, it would be Beyoncé. Even though she is my favorite artist, I would love to work at Parkwood Entertainment one day. Her creativity and talent grow and never feel forced or calculated. She is at the top of the music and entertainment space, and I would love to give her my elevator pitch

What would you most like to win?

I would most like to win a Grammy.

If you had to describe yourself in three words they would be…

Radiant, Perceptive, and Dynamic

If you could live anywhere in the world, where would it be?

I would love to live in Milan, Italy

If you could donate one million dollars, which cause/organization would you choose to support?

If I could donate a million dollars I would support UNICEF

If someone made a movie about your life, what would it be called and who would play you?

The movie would be called “Semi-Concrete” and I know that India Ria Amarteifio would do an amazing job

Which leader or influential figure inspires you the most and why?

As someone born in New York City and raised just across the Hudson River, I find Mayor Zohran Mamdani the most inspiring person. So often we see politicians deliver false promises. They say they work for the people, and, being public servants, I would assume they would. But I felt very short-handed. Under Mamdani’s leadership, I can see his main objective is to help the working class and make them feel noticed. He is humane, empathetic, and above all, passionate