The Becoming Magazine | March 2020 | Issue 01

xoxo, mi kwan lock

Critically Acclaimed female lead in 6 feature films, French actress and director of Chinese descent, Mi Kwan Lock grew up in the Republic of Madagascar. “Having an artistic career isn’t the easiest choice, especially when you don’t know anyone who could give you advice. I experienced a lot of rejections. I’ve been told that ‘it would be impossible; artists are meant to be broke all their life. I’ve been told it’s not a real job, that it’s only a dream.” We continued to ask what would your response to be to this and with fire in her eyes (that’s passion) she said “to that, I answer: Yes! I’m a dreamer and I chose to make of my reality the dream I want to live in!” Being the World Changer she is she continued, “everyone has the right to do what they love and you can earn money by doing what you love. It’s possible!”

As we ask other artists that we interview about that they are proud of and what sets them apart from everyone else and she began with a humblebrag. “My friends describe me as bold, fearless and unstoppable! It was hard but I dared to sacrifice everything I had: my family, my friends, my lover, my professional network, my comfort… to start over on my own in a country, with a different language, with a visa that only allows me to work as an actress so there’s no plan B. I’m grateful to have the support of my friends and even if I haven’t seen my parents for 4 years and a half now, they understand it’s important for me to do everything I can to accomplish my dreams. I want to make them proud of me. Mi Kwan began to tell us, “In terms of something that set me apart, I could mention my work in ‘A Korean in Paris’ directed by Jeon Soo-Il. The production had a hard time finding the right actress as the role of Chang was very demanding: she’s a prostitute so it required full nudity and a simulated sex scene. Many actresses refused because of that, especially as the Asian families are usually very conservative and there’s still a strong code of honor.

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