{"id":9902,"date":"2024-03-13T17:00:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-13T09:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/?p=9902"},"modified":"2024-05-06T12:56:32","modified_gmt":"2024-05-06T04:56:32","slug":"perspective-bold-story-rachel-leung","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bbold.asia\/en\/perspective-bold-story-rachel-leung\/","title":{"rendered":"Truely Rachel Leung"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Rachel Leung is no newcomer to the cinematic world. Since her debut in the film \u201cSomewhere Beyond the Mist\u201d<\/em> in 2015, nearly nine years have passed. Now, as she approaches her 31st birthday, she has received an extraordinary gift: the Best Supporting Actress award at the Asian Film Awards for her role as Ling, a mentally challenged individual who suffers sexual assault, in \u201cIn Broad Daylight\u201d<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the days leading up to the Asian Film Awards ceremony, Rachel shared insights from her journey as an actress during a panel discussion titled \u201cIn Conversation: The Multifaceted Lives of Women Filmmakers\u201d Dressed in a white dress and sporting thick-soled shoes, her appearance sparked a light-hearted comment from the host, Kearen Pang: \u201cIt’s indeed challenging being an actress, with or without makeup, one looks entirely different.\u201d (Rachel appeared without makeup in \u201cIn Broad Daylight\u201d<\/em>, as did another guest, Wan Fang.) Petite, with a youthful face, Rachel acknowledged that these traits were likely what led the director to cast her as Ling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Empathy for the Character<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upon receiving the script, Rachel auditioned the next day without ample preparation time. Initially resorting to imitation to portray Ling, she was eventually chosen for the role. However, due to the pandemic, she couldn\u2019t meet with individuals with intellectual disabilities in person and had to rely on medical reports, documentaries, and her imagination to understand her character. \u201cWhen actors read a script, it\u2019s easy to judge the characters from a position of superiority. But during <\/strong>\u201cIn Broad Daylight\u201d<\/em><\/strong>, I realized that despite their limitations, individuals with intellectual disabilities share the same humanity as everyone else. It\u2019s crucial to empathize with the character and learn to love the ones in the script.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Beyond Acting<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

\u201dMy life, for now, is centered around acting, I haven\u2019t thought of pursuing anything else,\u201d <\/strong>Rachel stated, an answer that Kearen described as formal. \u201cIt\u2019s true! Aside from acting, my life is quite mundane,\u201d<\/strong> Rachel confessed, describing her leisure activities as similar to anyone else’s: walking dogs, exercising, cooking, or watching plays. She identifies as a feminist, challenging societal standards of women\u2019s roles. \u201cThe various identities ascribed to women are merely societal constructs… Being a mother or someone\u2019s girlfriend shouldn’t confine me to specific expectations.\u201d<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Rachel modestly claims her acting is not exceptional, yet her grounded demeanor has endeared her to many. She openly shared how her early acting opportunities came from Facebook casting groups, and despite her roles in other popular films like \u201cTime Still Turns The Pages\u201d<\/em>, she doesn\u2019t consider herself a standout. Interestingly, she once had a minor role in the film \u201c29+1\u201d<\/em>, a fact that surprised Kearen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Truly Rachel Leung<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

At the award ceremony, her excitement was palpable, accidentally knocking over the microphone. Earlier, she had already lost a part of her dress embellishment on the red carpet: a blend of earnestness and charm. This genuine, slightly goofy actress was reminded backstage that her hair was a mess, to which she sheepishly replied, \u201cIt\u2019s styled this way,\u201d<\/strong> prompting laughter. Following the humor, she earnestly used her acceptance speech to urge public attention to social issues through cinema: \u201cEven under the daylight, darkness exists\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among many actors, Rachel may not be the most dazzling, but she captivates attention by staying true to her own pace, walking steadfastly and earnestly, ensuring she remains in the spotlight.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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