Natalie Higashi

Natalie Higashi started her career at a very young age, modeling and appearing in commercials from the age of 1 after being spotted by the agent of a relative in the business. After working for some time on nationwide ad campaigns, she got her cinematic break when she was offered the role of Stacy in the Disney movie "Mr Headmistress" alongside Harland Williams and Katy Segal in 1998. More film roles followed, including a part in CBC's biggest-ever film project, "Must be Santa" in 1999. She turned down the chance to host a Canadian TV show to go to College, where she studied International Relations, before returning to film through the New York Film Academy of acting and film technique and a 2 year MA at the prestigious London Film School in England, where actor Danny Huston also studied. She graduated from the LFS as a Producer with several of her films winning recognition and awards at festivals around the world, including the Trailblazer Award for new, upcoming UK talent at the Edinburgh Film Festival (2008). Natalie is developing a slate of short and feature films for 2009-10 that combine her acting and producing talents in London where she resides.