Julia Saubier is an actor, film festival host, and film producer from Manila, Philippines and Lyon, France based in Beijing. She is trained in Shaolin Kung-Fu and world theatre practices, and has experience working on narrative and interactive films as an actor and producer. Julia is most passionate about narrative foreign language films, and in projects with an intersectional approach, sensitive to diversity and inclusion best practices. Julia graduated with a degree in Film and New Media Production and Political Science from New York University Abu Dhabi, and is currently pursuing a Masters of Chinese Cinema and Economics at Peking University. Julia also competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2019.
Julia talks about her being bombarded with unrealistic views of beauty and how she was able to gain her inner superpower to be more open and honest to bring awareness things that matters to her the most such as creating more diversity in the film industry. Check out her episode to listen to her story.
Bio
Julia Saubier has a background in film and martial arts and also competed in Binibining Pilipinas 2019.
Cultural Background
Julia is of Filipina and French descent.
Definition of Self Confidence
Self confidence is loving yourself.
Her Life Before the Discovery of Self Confidence
Julia was bombarded with unrealistic views of beauty. She felt there was not enough representation globally. She also thought she was not enough and didn’t take pride of her asian look.
The “AHA” Moment
Julia focused on her studies as a source of confidence. When she went away for college, she took pride in her Asian culture.
Her Life After the Discovery of Self Confidence
Julia realizes she has gained her inner superpower. She is more honest and open and speaks her voice.
The One Self Confidence Tip For the Listener
Immerse yourself in stories and representation that is empowering. Invest in your physical health.