Performer
Bringing the stage to life with movement-based performance

Actor

From stage to the screen, I’ve acted in theatre, commercials, short films, telefilms, and feature films. My approach is grounded in physicality and authenticity, providing diverse and varied performances in roles from the villain to the girlfriend. Now as an actor in Dubai, I work in commercials, perform in a puppet theatre, and act in short films. 

Model

From Cambodia to Pakistan to Dubai, I’ve worked as an e-commerce model, a featured model in magazines, and in creative shoots. In Pakistan I was the main model for all top gym wear brands, featuring in web shoots and campaigns. Now as a model in Dubai I’ve walked the runway and featured in commercials. 

Dancer

My background as a performer starts with dance. Classically trained in ballet and contemporary, I majored in dance at Columbia University and went on to dance professionally for a contemporary company in South Korea. Heavily influenced by Pina Bausch, I’ve created my own storytelling in motion style that blends contemporary dance, physical theatre, mime, and a bit of my own personal style! Now available as a contemporary dancer in Dubai, I bring my long term experience and stage presence for unique and creative performances with quirky movement and strong storytelling. 

Case Studies:

Crowd-Sourced Improvisations

My experience in acting, dance, and improvisation come together in my interactive performances using ideas from the crowd to create on the spot stories. I’ve performed it in Kenya at a global conference, Switzerland, Pakistan, and Dubai, taking wildly diverse words such as bubble, pegasus, paradox, moonlight, and candle and creating on the spot magic. This kind of immersive performance is great for smaller events such as birthday parties, especially if you want to personalize it for the special occasion.

Gillian performing like a dragon against a backdrop of a tree with a guitarist looking on
Gillian as pierrot performing in a group of people

Character Performer

I’ve always worked with characters in my performances, and in 2022 I created my four stock characters: the sad clown Pierrot, Monster, the lady in red, and the man in the suit. I’ve used these characters to create a one person play, a digital copy of myself for a mime production, an art exhibition, a performance installation, a roaming character performance, and more. Through my creative development work, I’m open to crafting new creative characters that match with your company’s brand, or to explore how my stock characters can tell your story! Contact me for details on my character performance in Dubai. 

Meet
My Characters
Characters
Gillian as the Monster