Biography

Crisel Consunji is a professional actress, singer, and educator. She is passionate about the performing arts, and has built her career on connecting and changing lives though creative expression. Born and raised in the Philippines, this multi-hyphenate now calls Hong Kong home. Her recent project, the film "Still Human", has earned critical acclaim from the Hong Kong Film Awards, where she is nominated for Best Actress and Best New Performer. In her dynamic portrayal of Evelyn, a caregiver who refuses to be constrained by her circumstances, she sheds light on an oft-overlooked yet vital sector of Hong Kong society. Through this role Crisel aspires to break through stereotypes and encourage understanding between people across social and cultural groups. Crisel dove into the theatre scene at an early age. At ten years old, she became one of the youngest professional actors in Repertory Philippines. For the next 13 years she honed her acting skills reprising memorable roles in musicals such as Fame, and Beauty and the Beast. As a child who grew up in the arts, she knew first hand of its value in shaping young minds. This led to her teach drama to schoolchildren and eventually, pilot a talent development program for a Philippine educational institution.