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Actress | Writer

🎬✨ Welcome to Episode 304 of BTS Creative Academy! Join host Martin Colton for an unforgettable conversation with Ana Torre, an inspiring actress and writer whose story is a testament to resilience, creativity, and breaking boundaries 🎭🌍. Sponsored by and recorded at the Harlow Playhouse Theatre, this episode dives deep into Ana’s incredible journey from her first step onto London’s acting scene to establishing her own production company, Barbarian Collective, which shines a light on diverse, outsider voices.Ana moved to London in 2012, determined to make her mark. She graduated from Drama Studio London in 2015 and quickly gained traction with her performance in Serpent of the Sea for CASA Festival. But Ana’s vision extended beyond acting—she soon ventured into writing, producing, and co-creating sold-out editions of Unfolded, a platform for new writing. In 2019, she debuted her first full-length play, The Castilla Sisters, to critical acclaim, propelling Barbarian Collective’s mission to bring marginalized stories to the stage.Ana’s story didn’t stop there. In 2020, she took on a role as a political prisoner in Caryl Churchill's Far Away at the Donmar Warehouse and was later hired by Marvel as an acting coach for Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness. By 2021, Ana wrote, produced, and starred in The Box, a short film using comedy to address Latin American representation in the UK, earning her the Best Actress Award at RS Film Fest 🏆🎥.In this heartfelt episode, Ana opens up about her creative process, her unwavering dedication to inclusion, and her belief in using art to create change. Tune in to be inspired by her journey and discover how creativity can shape, uplift, and inspire others 🌟🎭.💡 Unlock your potential—listen now!

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