Diana Huey is an actor and singer best known for year long run as Ariel in the First National tour of DISNEY’S THE LITTLE MERMAID (Gregory Award) and Kim in MISS SAIGON (Helen Hayes Award). She has a continued passion to promote color conscious casting in the arts and in helping develop new works in the theater. She recently played Jovie in ELF THE MUSICAL at the historic The Music Hall theater, with the Ogunquit Playhouse.
Diana shares what her life was like before she discovered self confidence. She also shares the backlash she received when she got the role to play Ariel in The Little Mermaid and how she was overcome it by learning to let go of the negativity and enjoying her time playing an iconic role.
Bio
Diana Huey is an actor and singer.
Cultural Background
Diana is of Japanese descent.
Favorite Self Confidence Quote
Believe in yourself.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is self love and self worth.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Diana used to be insecure with over self confidence which was self deprecating. In her teen phase, she was comparing herself to others.
The “AHA” Moment
Diana realized to let herself be herself and forgave herself in the process. When she got the role to play Ariel in the Little Mermaid she received backlash which was a hard time in her life. This made her realize to let go of the negativity and enjoy herself and her time in playing Ariel.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Diana is having the best time of her life. She receives more love than hate.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
Be kind to yourself.