I was born and raised in Oakland, California, until my family relocated to London when I was 14. Growing up surrounded by art—thanks to my parents and grandparents—it’s always been a part of who I am. Since I was little, I’ve had this deep need to express myself creatively, to push my talent and show people what I’m capable of.

At first, I thought I wanted to be a storybook illustrator. I loved the idea of bringing tales to life through pictures. But over time, I found myself more drawn to sculpting—there’s just something about working with my hands, shaping something real from nothing, that feels right.

My passion for special fx really took off thanks to all the horror movies I used to watch with my dad. I’d sit there thinking, I could make that look way scarier. I wanted to take what I saw on screen and push it further—to make it visceral, believable, unforgettable. My mom’s not into horror at all, but she told me if I ever worked on a film, she’d watch every single one, just because I was part of it. That’s stuck with me - and keeps me going.