Olivia Wang

Biography

Olivia Wang is an award-winning actress, producer, intercultural and public-spirited performing arts practitioner. She is a versatile performer with a background in both Chinese and Australian performing arts, encompassing screen, theater, and stage. As a screen actress, Olivia Wang has won Actress In A Leading Role in International Independent Film Awards, best actress awards at Sweden Film Awards, Thilsri International Film Festival, Athvikvaruni International Film Festival, Rohip International Film Festival, MIFF and Sittannavasal International Film Festival, as well as the finalist at New York International Film Awards and Top Shorts film festival. Her recent project Wake Her Up has achieved wide acclaim, boosting the profile of actor Olivia Wang. To date, Wake Her Up has been selected in more than 30 international film festivals, finding large enthusiastic audiences, across North America, Europe, Oceania and Asia. As a stage performer, Olivia is the first actor to perform Chinese Australian cross-cultural physical theatre on stage, taking on lead roles in several productions. She has performed in renowned venues like La Mama and various prestigious Australian arts festivals, with her works selected in acclaimed live broadcasts, captivating audiences and becoming some of the local scene's most popular shows. The uniqueness of her artworks lies in her ingenious fusion of Eastern and Western aesthetics and expressions, resulting in artistic expressions that possess both profound cultural depth and a modern sensibility. As the recipient of the Victorian Multicultural Arts Excellence Award, Olivia's achievements have been recognised by mainstream media and industry papers, with a highlight of the five reports by SBS. As a theatre arts and cultural exchange ambassador, she is now the head of CROSS ENCOUNTERS, a well-known non-profit performing arts group in Melbourne. Olivia Wang's dedication to showcasing Asian-Australian culture through the performing arts has made a significant impact, earning her recognition as the leader and the ambassador for performing arts and cultural exchange. Olivia is the winner of contributions to Arts and Culture award in Yarra, alongside over ten nominations in arts and culture field. These achievements underscore Olivia Wang's presence as the lead in Chinese-Australian performing arts scene.