Taiwanese singer-songwriter 9m88, whose music draws from jazz, soul, and Mandarin pop, has been expanding her presence in acting in recent years. Her film "Girl," the directorial debut of actress Shu Qi, screened at the Hong Kong Asian Film Awards. 9m88 studied music in New York City and also has a background in fashion design. She approaches her acting endeavors as a "newcomer," valuing the opportunities presented to her.
9m88 describes film as collective creative work, where actors immerse themselves in a character. In contrast, songwriting demands constant internal exploration, a process that can be exhausting. Although both disciplines belong to the performing arts, she feels they are contradictory in many ways. This reflection reveals the depth with which 9m88 approaches her work, always seeking to understand the complexities of each form of artistic expression.