About me
I’m a commercial model and entrepreneur based in Melbourne. I work with businesses on payments and e-commerce, and I co-founded a platform that helps merchants get set up to take payments.
I grew up in Canada, the child of Chinese immigrants, and spent years working in Sweden before settling in Melbourne.
Why modelling matters to me
My work spans commercial modelling, banking, technology and consulting. I like meeting people who see things differently and bringing those perspectives into what I do.
Modelling is personal, too. I’d like to see more Asian men in Australian media, so that a younger version of me can see it and know it’s an option if he wants it.
A collaborative approach
I like working with photographers to shape the style and feel of a shoot. I listen to their advice and bring my own ideas to the conversation.
The people are a big part of what I enjoy. My background is in startups and scale-ups, and I recognise that same entrepreneurial energy in the teams behind a shoot, a campaign or a TV commercial.
One of those people is Louis, an actor and photographer I met as a guest on my podcast. We clicked straight away. We’ve worked together on self-tapes and portfolio photos that I use for castings—and that have booked me work.
I’m grateful to the creatives I’ve collaborated with, and I look forward to working with them again.
I’ve modelled for Et Al, Optiqueline, GANT, Chemist Warehouse, and Mercedes-Benz.
On the podcast
Founders and Funders is about the stories that deserve more attention than they get. Listen Here.
Surf Coaching
I got into surf coaching as a volunteer, helping kids and adults manage anxiety and depression. It's helped me with my own mental health through some difficult times too.
away from work
I like exploring suburbs, shops and restaurants, and a good swim where I can block out all the noise. Or a nice meal with a friend.
I also walk Joanie, my greyhound. I adopted her during COVID, and she’s my first dog.