ABOUT // I’ve always been shaped by stories—the ones I’ve lived, the ones I’ve dreamed of telling, and the ones I’m privileged to share today. My journey begins with a humble upbringing, where my mom sacrificed everything to ensure I had a chance to dream big.
In my early years, I was surrounded by music. My grandmother continued to perform well into her 90s, inspiring generations with her passion and resilience. My family’s deep connection to music extended beyond performances—we had instrument makers and maestros. Even as I trained as a pianist, I dreamed of becoming a filmmaker—the next Wong Kar Wai. Reality, however, had a different script in mind. Between juggling full-time work and university classes, my cinematic ambitions had to wait in the wings.
Still, that love for visual storytelling found a way to persist. I turned to photography, shooting headshots for actors. My job was to help tell their stories—I learned to direct moments instead of movies. Over the past 20 years, I’ve photographed more than 1,000 actors, from the tender age of 3 to the wisdom-filled years of 90. Through this work, I discovered a serendipitous path to a career in wine.
The wine world opened up like an unexpected plot twist, but in retrospect, it makes perfect senes. From writing music and consulting for businesses to presenting at wine events, I’ve come to recognize a singular thread weaving through it all: storytelling. Whether is guiding a brand to articulate its vision or sharing the untold stories of a winemaker, I’ve came to realize the chasm that often exists in today’s business —a void between the passion of the maker and the untold stories that deserve to reach the consumer. Bridging that gap has become my mission.
Today, I’m grateful to be in a position where I can experience life more abundantly. Those teenage dreams of filmmaking didn’t disappear — they evolved. Instead of directing films, I direct attention to stories worth telling. My work is a bridge, connecting makers and brands with the people who eager to understand them.
Through collaborations with Omega, IWC, MAC, Scotia Wealth Management, and esteemed wine producers, I’ve seen firsthand the power of storytelling to transform relationships and businesses. I may not have become the next Wong Kar Wai, but I’ve found my own way of directing scenes, one story at a time. And honestly? That’s a plot twist worth toasting to.