As an actor, I was taught, from an early age, that secrets are the most powerful thing that you can have on screen, and that what you withhold is as important as what you share.

I've always wanted to be an actor that explores different genres and different characters.

I'm never much of a goal-setter. Whenever I've tried to make big, solid plans, they don't happen. I'm more into whatever the circumstances are that present themselves, making wise decisions around that.

The reason I feel like I act is because you get to live a million different lives in one. I don't have to go about my life.

I really struggled moving from New Zealand to the United States. I still have very strong ties to my home, and it took me a couple of years to feel settled in Los Angeles. Fortunately, I have a great group of friends and found the places where I enjoy spending my time. Finding beaches to get to made me feel much more plugged into the environment here.

I think listening to people is helpful.

It's great to do theater and have the live response and know what that can bring to a performance. I like to juggle as many mediums as I can.