Linda Louise Duan
Linda Louise Duan | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 December 1993[1][2] |
| Other names | Linda Duan |
| Alma mater | École Philippe Gaulier |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Website | www |
Linda Louise Duan (born 13 December 1993) is a British actress.
Early life and education
[edit]After A-levels, Linda became interested in performing after taking a mime course with Desmond Jones: "Desmond was the man who got me to reconsider my options of pursuing something outside of a standard degree... He later went on and told me about other specialist schools that I would not have known much about... I thought about it carefully and decided to talk to my Dad about this possibility....with his blessing, I went down that road!" After graduating, Duan began to audition for more roles.[3]
Career
[edit]Duan was in Israel when she was contacted by assistant director Holly Gardner to audition for a secret project.[4] When she learned that it involved Marvel Studios, she immediately flew back to London to audition. She eventually learned that it was Doctor Strange and began to research her character Tina Minoru. Duan found the role invigorating despite the character's limited appearance, but hopes that it would open doors for other actresses: "I want to be a good role model for Chinese girls growing up. When I was growing up I had Barbie dolls with blonde hair and blue eyes and that’s what my perception of beauty was because that’s what I was exposed to...I want to see more characters like Mulan."[1]
Personal life
[edit]Duan practices karate in her spare time.[3]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Doctor Strange | Tina Minoru | Cameo appearance |
| 2017 | The Breadwinner | — | End credits music video producer |
| 2017 | Journey's End | — | Behind the scenes |
| 2018 | Beautified | Alice | Short film |
| 2018 | Bohemian Rhapsody | — | Stunt performer |
| 2018 | Chopsticks!! | Shu | Short film |
| 2019 | 10 Minutes For A Pound | Grace | Short film |
References
[edit]- ^ a b Duncanson, Jessica (24 October 2016). "Interview: Linda Louise Duan On Being In 'Dr Strange' And Stereotyping". Gorilla Film Online. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ Official Twitter account states she was born on 13 December.
- ^ a b Khoo, Emmanuelle (4 October 2017). "British-Chinese talents in the entertainment industry – Actor Linda Louise Duan". Neehao.co.uk. Retrieved 10 June 2018.
- ^ Bacon, Tom (7 December 2017). "Exclusive Interview With Linda Louise Duan — Tina Minoru In 'Doctor Strange'!". Geeks. Retrieved 10 June 2018.