As an artist, model, background performer, stand-in and photo-double; Jade Pattenden is surely a multidisciplinary talent to say the least! Born in Melrose, Scotland to her Zambian mother and Scottish father, Jade moved to so called Canada at the age of eleven and to Vancouver in 2015. Nurtured by a creative family, art has been a major part of Jade's life and she quickly fell in love with the art of painting portraits at a young age. "I believe there is beauty in the expression of one's eyes and I love the challenge of showing it in a piece of art.

Jade and Tinthi met back in 2016, on set as background performers (one of Jade's multiple talents). They both bonded on the fact that they were half Zambian and found comfort in spending time together on different shows, and now call themselves good friends. They took on the discussion of their experiences with the local Vancouver Film and Creative industry overall. 

Show notes:

"Our liberation comes from us having proper representations of who we are..." - Tinthi

"Yeah I want to make money and work, but at the same time your morals are like.... do I wanna prove a point and make a stand and say no I’m not doing this?"

Link to article and podcast shop: https://www.originpapers.com/post/artist-model-and-actress-jade-pattenden