CURRENT MISSION

To keep expanding myself both as an performing artist and a person. To keep being humbled by those I meet and my many experiences. I'm more excited than ever to meet new people and see new places. When I do this my empathy and my compassion deepen and I get more of a sense of mine and other peoples place in the world. The connection between us becomes more apparent as does our understanding.

ABOUT ME

Im a 33yr old Actor and Performer from Perth Western Australia. I spent the better part of eight years living, studying and working in Singapore before heading off to various parts of the world. From Europe to North America then back to Singapore and South East Asia. I surfed a couple of French Chef's couches in Paris, sat between rushing trains in Kraków, studied voice and Shakespeare in Vancouver and danced with Balinese Artists in Ubud. I'm not boasting but rather sharing what I've been fortunate to do and how it has contributed to who I am. I'm fascinated by the world and its people. I want to tell stories about them, about me, about us. I like to do this with an intense but vibrant energy. Some people find this a bit strange others exciting. A close friend and mentor once said of me "yeah Whiley but you're really weird."

PHILOSOPHY
Bill Hicks is going to help me with this one "it's just a ride and we can change it anytime we want." I've become more aware of my place on the ride what I can do to change it. That change starts from within me.

Why I’m on Couchsurfing

HOW I PARTICIPATE IN COUCHSURFING

I've not participated nearly enough but maybe that participation needs to be wider than just this community.

COUCHSURFING EXPERIENCE

Limited but I've been enlivened and enriched by that small step into this world.

Interests

Theatre, acting, performing, music, djing, singing, sport, football (soccer), running, physical fitness, hanging out with friends over a few drinks.

• singing
• acting
• festivals
• fitness
• dieting
• running
• drinking
• music
• sports
• soccer

Music, Movies, and Books

The Fountain, The Fall, Anchor Man, The Bourne Films, The Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind, Stand By Me, The Matrix, The Godfather Films, 500 Days of Summer, City of God, Dark Knight, High Fidelity, Ace Ventura Pet Detective, The Last of the Mohicans, Fight Club

The Lord of the Rings, Harry Potter, The Life of Pi, Norwegian Wood, 1984, The Alchemist, Trainspotting, Perfume, Watchmen, The Giving Tree, The Sandman, The Master of Go, The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night Time

Radiohead, Tv on the Radio, Krafty Kuts, Stanton Warriors, Mad Lib, MF DOOM, Nine Inch Nails, Bjork, The Rolling Stones, Saul Williams, Jimi Hendrix, Bob Marley, M.I.A, Tricky, Massive Attack, Portishead, Faithless, MOS DEF, DJ Shadow, The Black Keys, Adele,

One Amazing Thing I’ve Done

During an acting workshop in Bali, Indonesia I saw a Balinese Funeral. It was like going to a Rock festival. The celebration of life and the joy was amazing. I also got to see someone who had recently passed away be cremated in the earth by what I only describe as flame throwers. As their family watched on.

Teach, Learn, Share

I've been an Actor and Performer for over a decade. I've recently taken a special interest in diet and physical fitness. I'd really like to learn a lot more about focus (I tend to get distracted;) I'd also like to have a go at some kid of acrobatics. Like circus or Parkour and Free Running!!

Countries I’ve Visited

United Kingdom

Countries I’ve Lived In

Singapore